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Quick Start Guide for Dual Depth Sensor Configuration
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* Connect Kinects to PC, point them at the actor (the angle between two Kinects can be in the range 60-90 degrees, or near to 180 degrees) | * Connect Kinects to PC, point them at the actor (the angle between two Kinects 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 | + | * 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. |
* Record video of actor's performance. Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is visible during the performance in both sensors. First 1-2 seconds of video should contain background only (no actor). Then goes a T-pose. Then goes actor’s performance. | * Record video of actor's performance. Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is visible during the performance in both sensors. First 1-2 seconds of video should contain background only (no actor). Then goes a T-pose. Then goes actor’s performance. | ||
* Run iPi Studio to process actor performance video | * Run iPi Studio to process actor performance video | ||
* Import your character into iPi Studio (File->Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig | * Import your character into iPi 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]] | * [[Animation export and motion transfer|Export your animation in a desired format]] | ||
Revision as of 13:24, 12 December 2011
For the impatient:
- Get two Microsoft Kinect Sensors with separate power adapters and computer with DirectX 10 videocard
- Download and install iPiRecorder and iPiStudio
- Find a suitable space (9 by 5 feet minimum)
- Actor should be dressed in casual slim clothing, avoid shiny fabrics
- Connect Kinects to PC, point them at the actor (the angle between two Kinects 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. 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.
- Record video of actor's performance. Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is visible during the performance in both sensors. First 1-2 seconds of video should contain background only (no actor). Then goes a T-pose. Then goes actor’s performance.
- Run iPi Studio to process actor performance video
- Import your character into iPi Studio (File->Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig
- Export your animation in a desired format
