Quick Start Guide for Dual Depth Sensor Configuration - Revision history

Andrew at 16:13, 19 February 2014

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Pavel at 14:03, 13 May 2013

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VMaslov at 08:13, 19 March 2013

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VMaslov at 08:08, 19 March 2013

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Andrew at 12:47, 10 September 2012

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Andrew at 12:44, 10 September 2012

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Andrew at 10:28, 6 September 2012

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Andrew at 10:24, 6 September 2012

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Andrew at 10:00, 6 September 2012

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Andrew: moved Quick Start Guide for Dual Kinect Sensor Configuration to Quick Start Guide for Dual Depth Sensor Configuration

2012-09-06T09:57:26Z

moved Quick Start Guide for Dual Kinect Sensor Configuration to Quick Start Guide for Dual Depth Sensor Configuration

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 * Record video of actor's performance. Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is visible during the performance in both sensors. Start from a T-pose. Then goes actor’s performance.
 * Run [[iPi Mocap Studio]] to process actor performance video
-* Import your character into [[iPi Mocap Studio]](File->Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig
+* Import your character into [[iPi Mocap Studio]] (File >Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig
 * [[Animation export and motion transfer|Export your animation in a desired format]]

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 For the impatient:
-* Get two Microsoft Kinect sensors (for XBOX with separate power adapter or for Windows), or ASUS Xtion Live sensors, or PrimeSense Carmine 1.08 sensors
+* Get two Microsoft Kinect sensors<!--[XBOX] (for XBOX with separate power adapter or for Windows)[XBOX]-->, or ASUS Xtion Live sensors, or PrimeSense Carmine 1.08 sensors
 ** To choose see [[Depth Sensors Comparison]]
 * Get computer with DirectX 10 videocard and at least two USB 2.0 or 3.0 controllers

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 * Find a suitable space (9 by 5 feet minimum)
 * Actor should be dressed in casual slim clothing, avoid shiny fabrics
-* Connect Kinects / ASUS Xtions to PC
+* Connect depth sensors to PC
 ** Note that both sensors can't be connected through one and the same USB 2.0/3.0 controller
-* Point them at the actor (the angle between two Kinects /ASUS Xtions can be in the range 60-90 degrees, or near to 180 degrees)
+* Point them at the actor (the angle between two depth sensors can be in the range 60-90 degrees, or near to 180 degrees)
 * For calibration, take flat rectangular cardboard, and use [[iPi Recorder]] to record calibration video
 * Please ensure that the calibration board is visible in both sensors. Turn the calibration board to the left and to the right, holding it vertically in front of yourself on outstretched arms.

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 For the impatient:
-* Get two Microsoft Kinect Sensors (for XBOX with separate power adapter or for Windows) or ASUS Xtion Live Sensors
+* Get two Microsoft Kinect sensors (for XBOX with separate power adapter or for Windows), or ASUS Xtion Live sensors, or PrimeSense Carmine 1.08 sensors
-** To choose see [[ASUS Xtion vs MS Kinect Comparison]]
+** To choose see [[Depth Sensors Comparison]]
 * Get computer with DirectX 10 videocard and at least two USB 2.0 or 3.0 controllers
 * [http://www.ipisoft.com/downloads_index.php Download iPi Recorder and iPi Mocap Studio]

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 * Connect Kinects / ASUS Xtions to PC
 ** Note that both sensors can't be connected through one and the same USB 2.0/3.0 controller
-* Point them at the actor (the angle between two Kinects can be in the range 60-90 degrees, or near to 180 degrees)
+* Point them at the actor (the angle between two Kinects /ASUS Xtions can be in the range 60-90 degrees, or near to 180 degrees)
-* For calibration, take flat rectangular cardboard, and use iPi Recorder to record calibration video
+* For calibration, take flat rectangular cardboard, and use [[iPi Recorder]] to record calibration video
-* Please ensure that the calibration board is visible in both sensors. Initial 1-2 seconds of video should contain only background and static objects. Turn the calibration board to the left and to the right, holding it vertically in front of yourself on outstretched arms.
+* Please ensure that the calibration board is visible in both sensors. Turn the calibration board to the left and to the right, holding it vertically in front of yourself on outstretched arms.
 * Record video of actor's performance. Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is visible during the performance in both sensors. Start from a T-pose. Then goes actor’s performance.
-* Run iPi Mocap Studio to process actor performance video
+* Run [[iPi Mocap Studio]] to process actor performance video
-* Import your character into iPi Mocap Studio (File->Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig
+* Import your character into [[iPi Mocap Studio]](File->Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig
 * [[Animation export and motion transfer|Export your animation in a desired format]]

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 * [[Animation export and motion transfer|Export your animation in a desired format]]
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 For more details see [[User Guide for Dual Depth Sensor Configuration]].