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| − | < | + | <td colspan=3><div style="font-size:122%; padding-bottom:.8em; padding-top:.3em">'''iPi Motion Capture''' consists of two products:</div></td> |
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| − | + | <div style="font-size:110%;">'''[[iPi Recorder]]'''</div> | |
| − | + | <div style="font-size:95%; color:#444444;">''free software for making records''</div> | |
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| − | + | <td rowspan=2>[[Image:S-256.png|96px|link=iPi Mocal Studio]]</td> | |
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| − | </ | + | <div style="font-size:95%; color:#444444;">''paid software for processing records''</div> |
| + | <div style="font-size:110%;">'''[[iPi Mocap Studio]]'''</div> | ||
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| + | <div style="margin-top:1.2em; font-size:95%; border:1px dashed #aaaaaa;">[http://www.ipisoft.com/products.php Editions] ([[Editions Comparison|compare]]) | [http://www.ipisoft.com/downloads_index.php '''Downloads'''] | [[License|Licensing Policy]]</div> | ||
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| + | <center>'''[[Gallery|Gallery of Demo Videos]]'''</center> | ||
| + | <center>[http://ipisoft.com/pr/iPi_Motion_Capture_Brochure.pdf Product Brochure]</center> | ||
| + | <center>[[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]</center> | ||
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| + | <center>[http://blog.ipisoft.com Monthly Competition: Win Standard License]</center> | ||
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| + | <center><span style="color:#BC967E; font-size:110%">new articles:</span></center> | ||
| + | <center>[[Getting_started_with_motion_controllers|Motion Controllers]]</center> | ||
| + | <center>[[Animation_export_and_motion_transfer#DMX|Source Filmmaker and DMX]]</center> | ||
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| + | <center><font color="#444444">'''Possible Configurations:'''</font></center> | ||
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<h2 id="mp-tfa-h2" style="margin:3px 3px 12px 3px; background:#cef2e0; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3bfb1; text-align:center; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Single Depth Sensor Configuration</h2> | <h2 id="mp-tfa-h2" style="margin:3px 3px 12px 3px; background:#cef2e0; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3bfb1; text-align:center; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">Single Depth Sensor Configuration</h2> | ||
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''<p style="font-size:95%; color:#444444; padding-left:0.4em; padding-right:0.4em; text-align:justify; margin:3px;">iPi Soft uses its own tracking algorithms that give much better accuracy than other [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinect]/[http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE Xtion]-based mocaps available in the market. This configuration is very easy to use, as it does not require calibration. For those who haven't had experience with mocap systems before, it is a good option to start from.</p>'' | ''<p style="font-size:95%; color:#444444; padding-left:0.4em; padding-right:0.4em; text-align:justify; margin:3px;">iPi Soft uses its own tracking algorithms that give much better accuracy than other [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinect]/[http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE Xtion]-based mocaps available in the market. This configuration is very easy to use, as it does not require calibration. For those who haven't had experience with mocap systems before, it is a good option to start from.</p>'' | ||
* [[Quick Start Guide for Single Depth Sensor Configuration|Quick Start Guide]] | * [[Quick Start Guide for Single Depth Sensor Configuration|Quick Start Guide]] | ||
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<h2 id="mp-tfa-h2" style="margin:3px 3px 12px 3px; background:#cedff2; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3b0bf; text-align:center; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em">Dual Depth Sensor Configuration</h2> | <h2 id="mp-tfa-h2" style="margin:3px 3px 12px 3px; background:#cedff2; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #a3b0bf; text-align:center; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em">Dual Depth Sensor Configuration</h2> | ||
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''<p style="font-size:95%; color:#444444; padding-left:0.4em; padding-right:0.4em; text-align:justify; margin:15px 3px;">Dual-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinect]/[http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE Xtion] configuration combines ease of use and flexibility of a single [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinect]/[http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE Xtion] with power of multi-camera system. With two [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinects] or [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE ASUS Xtions] animators can accurately capture complex motions including 360-degrees turns.</p>'' | ''<p style="font-size:95%; color:#444444; padding-left:0.4em; padding-right:0.4em; text-align:justify; margin:15px 3px;">Dual-[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinect]/[http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE Xtion] configuration combines ease of use and flexibility of a single [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinect]/[http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE Xtion] with power of multi-camera system. With two [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinect Kinects] or [http://www.asus.com/Multimedia/Motion_Sensor/Xtion_PRO_LIVE ASUS Xtions] animators can accurately capture complex motions including 360-degrees turns.</p>'' | ||
* [[Quick Start Guide for Dual Depth Sensor Configuration|Quick Start Guide]] | * [[Quick Start Guide for Dual Depth Sensor Configuration|Quick Start Guide]] | ||
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<h2 id="mp-tfa-h2" style="margin:3px 3px 12px 3px; background:#ddcef2; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #ddcef2; text-align:center; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em"> Multiple PS Eye Cameras Configuration </h2> | <h2 id="mp-tfa-h2" style="margin:3px 3px 12px 3px; background:#ddcef2; font-size:120%; font-weight:bold; border:1px solid #ddcef2; text-align:center; color:#000; padding:0.2em 0.4em"> Multiple PS Eye Cameras Configuration </h2> | ||
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''<p style="font-size:95%; color:#444444; padding-left:0.4em; padding-right:0.4em; text-align:justify; margin:15px 3px;">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Eye Sony PS Eye] cameras are recommended as they give very good quality of video at up to 60 fps. Other cameras like webcams or DirectShow-compatible USB or FireWire cameras may be used but are not recommended. The configuration with 3 to 6 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Eye Sony PS Eye] cameras is the most powerful option. It allows you to track very complex motions in a big capture area (up to '''20 by 20 feet''' or '''7 by 7 meters''').</p>'' | ''<p style="font-size:95%; color:#444444; padding-left:0.4em; padding-right:0.4em; text-align:justify; margin:15px 3px;">[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Eye Sony PS Eye] cameras are recommended as they give very good quality of video at up to 60 fps. Other cameras like webcams or DirectShow-compatible USB or FireWire cameras may be used but are not recommended. The configuration with 3 to 6 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Eye Sony PS Eye] cameras is the most powerful option. It allows you to track very complex motions in a big capture area (up to '''20 by 20 feet''' or '''7 by 7 meters''').</p>'' | ||
* [[Quick Start Guide for Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras Configuration|Quick Start Guide]] | * [[Quick Start Guide for Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras Configuration|Quick Start Guide]] | ||
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''<p style="font-size:95%; color:#444444; padding-left:0.4em; padding-right:0.4em; text-align:justify; margin:15px 3px;">[[iPi Mocap Studio]] includes integrated animation clean-up and motion transfer. So you do not necessarily need expensive third-party software like [http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?id=13581855&siteID=123112 Motion Builder]. These tools are included in all [[Editions Comparison|editions]].</p>'' | ''<p style="font-size:95%; color:#444444; padding-left:0.4em; padding-right:0.4em; text-align:justify; margin:15px 3px;">[[iPi Mocap Studio]] includes integrated animation clean-up and motion transfer. So you do not necessarily need expensive third-party software like [http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?id=13581855&siteID=123112 Motion Builder]. These tools are included in all [[Editions Comparison|editions]].</p>'' | ||
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Single Depth Sensor Configuration iPi Soft uses its own tracking algorithms that give much better accuracy than other Kinect/Xtion-based mocaps available in the market. This configuration is very easy to use, as it does not require calibration. For those who haven't had experience with mocap systems before, it is a good option to start from.
Editions: Express, Basic, Standard (?) |
Dual Depth Sensor Configuration Dual-Kinect/Xtion configuration combines ease of use and flexibility of a single Kinect/Xtion with power of multi-camera system. With two Kinects or ASUS Xtions animators can accurately capture complex motions including 360-degrees turns.
Editions: Basic, Standard (?)
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Multiple PS Eye Cameras Configuration Sony PS Eye cameras are recommended as they give very good quality of video at up to 60 fps. Other cameras like webcams or DirectShow-compatible USB or FireWire cameras may be used but are not recommended. The configuration with 3 to 6 Sony PS Eye cameras is the most powerful option. It allows you to track very complex motions in a big capture area (up to 20 by 20 feet or 7 by 7 meters).
Editions: Basic (up to 4 cams), Standard (up to 6 cams) (?)
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Integrated Clean-Up and Motion Transfer iPi Mocap Studio includes integrated animation clean-up and motion transfer. So you do not necessarily need expensive third-party software like Motion Builder. These tools are included in all editions. | |
