NEW!  Version 3 of iPi Motion Capture is available. iPi Motion Capture 3 delivers new features for improved workflow including support of Kinect 2, improved arms tracking, simplified calibration and others. Read more >>

This documentation corresponds to version 2 of iPi Motion Capture. The latest documentation for version 3 can be found at https://docs.ipisoft.com/

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== General ==
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<div style="font-size:162%; border:none; margin:0; padding:.1em; color:#000;">Welcome to [http://ipisoft.com  iPi Soft] Wiki,</div>
[[Gallery|Gallery of Demo Videos]]
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<div style="top:+0.2em; font-size:95%;">the knowledge base about '''iPi Desktop Motion Capture''' solution.</div>
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* '''[[Gallery|Gallery of Demo Videos]]'''
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* [[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]
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* [[Editions Comparison|Which Edition to Choose?]]
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* [[License|License activation and licensing policy]]
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* [[Users' Feedback]]
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[[FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]
 
  
[[Editions Comparison|Comparison of iPi MoCap Editions: Which Edition to Choose]]
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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 Kinect-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>''
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* [[Quick Start Guide for Single Kinect Sensor Configuration|Quick Start Guide]]
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* [[User Guide for Single Kinect Sensor Configuration|User Guide]]
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* <font size="-2">[[iPi Recorder System Requirments for iPi MoCap with Single Kinect|System Requirements for Recording]]</font>
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* <font size="-2">[[iPi Studio System Requirements|System Requirements for Processing]]</font>
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<p style="margin:8px 3px; font-size:95%; border:1px dashed #a3bfb1; text-align:right; color:#006600; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">'''Editions:''' Express, Basic, Standard  '''[[Editions Comparison|(?)]]'''</p>
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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-Kinect configuration combines ease of use and flexibility of a single Kinect with power of multi-camera system. With two Kinects animators can accurately capture complex motions including 360-degrees turns.</p>''
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* [[Quick Start Guide for Dual Kinect Sensor Configuration|Quick Start Guide]]
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* [[User Guide for Dual Kinect Sensor Configuration|User Guide]]
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* <font size="-2">[[iPi Recorder System Requirments for Dual-Kinect System|System Requirements for Recording]]</font>
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* <font size="-2">[[iPi Studio System Requirements|System Requirements for Processing]]</font>
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<div style="margin:8px 3px; font-size:95%; border:1px dashed #a3bfb1; text-align:right; color:#000066; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">'''Editions:''' Basic, Standard  [[Editions Comparison|(?)]] </div>
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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;">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).</p>''
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* [[Quick Start Guide for Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras Configuration|Quick Start Guide]]
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* [[Cameras and accessories]]
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* [[User Guide for Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras Configuration|User Guide]]
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* <font size="-2">[[iPi Recorder System Requirements for Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras System|System Requirements for Recording]]</font>
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* <font size="-2">[[iPi Studio System Requirements|System Requirements for Processing]]</font>
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<div style="margin:8px 3px; font-size:95%; border:1px dashed #ddcef2; text-align:right; color:#330066; padding:0.2em 0.4em;">'''Editions:''' Basic  <font size="-2">(up to 4 cams)</font>, Standard <font size="-2">(up to 6 cams)</font>  '''[[Editions Comparison|(?)]]'''</div>
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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 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 ([[Editions Comparison|compare editions]]).</p>''
  
[[License|License activation and licensing policy]]
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[[Users' Feedback]]
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== iPi Desktop Motion Capture: Single Kinect Sensor Configuration==
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This feature is supported in all editions. [[Editions Comparison|Compare Editions]].
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iPi Soft uses its own tracking algorithms that give much better accuracy than other Kinect-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.
 
  
[[Quick Start Guide for Single Kinect Sensor Configuration]]
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[[User Guide for Single Kinect Sensor Configuration]]
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== iPi Desktop Motion Capture: Dual Kinect Sensor Configuration ==
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'''Printable Versions'''
This feature is supported in Basic and Standard editions. [[Editions Comparison|Compare Editions]].
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Dual-Kinect configuration combines ease of use and flexibility of a single Kinect with power of multi-camera system. With two Kinects animators can accurately capture complex motions including 360-degrees turns.
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* [[Single-camera (depth sensor/Kinect) Guide (printable version)|User Guide for Single Kinect Sensor Configuration (printable version)]]
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* [[User Guide for Dual Kinect Sensor Configuration (printable version)]]
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* [[Multi-camera Guide (printable version)|User Guide for Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras Configuration (printable version)]]
  
[[Quick Start Guide for Dual Kinect Sensor Configuration]]
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== iPi Desktop Motion Capture: Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras Configuration==
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This feature is supported in Basic (up to 4 cams) and Standard (up to 6 cams) editions ([[Editions Comparison|compare editions]]). 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).
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[[Quick Start Guide for Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras Configuration]]
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[[Cameras and accessories]]
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[[User Guide for Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras Configuration]]
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{{:Post-Processing}}
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[[Troubleshooting]]
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== iPi Desktop Motion Capture - Reference ==
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===System Requirements===
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{{:System Requirements Links}}
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===Printable Versions===
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[[Single-camera (depth sensor/Kinect) Guide (printable version)|User Guide for Single Kinect Sensor Configuration (printable version)]]
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[[User Guide for Dual Kinect Sensor Configuration (printable version)]]
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[[Multi-camera Guide (printable version)|User Guide for Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras Configuration (printable version)]]
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Revision as of 18:00, 10 February 2012

Welcome to iPi Soft Wiki,
the knowledge base about iPi Desktop Motion Capture solution.


Single Kinect Sensor Configuration

Kinect-small.png

iPi Soft uses its own tracking algorithms that give much better accuracy than other Kinect-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 Kinect Sensor Configuration

Kinect-small.png   Kinect-small.png

Dual-Kinect configuration combines ease of use and flexibility of a single Kinect with power of multi-camera system. With two Kinects animators can accurately capture complex motions including 360-degrees turns.

Editions: Basic, Standard (?)

Multiple PlayStation Eye Cameras

PSEye-small.png  PSEye-small.png  PSEye-small.png

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) (?)

iPi Studio Integrated Clean-Up and Motion Transfer

iPi 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 (compare editions).



Printable Versions


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