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Quick Start Guide for Single Depth Sensor Configuration

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** To choose see [[ASUS Xtion vs MS Kinect Comparison]]
 
** To choose see [[ASUS Xtion vs MS Kinect Comparison]]
 
* Get computer with DirectX 10 videocard
 
* Get computer with DirectX 10 videocard
* [http://www.ipisoft.com/downloads_index.php Download iPiRecorder and iPiStudio]  
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* [http://www.ipisoft.com/downloads_index.php Download iPi Recorder and iPi Mocap Studio]  
* [[IPi_Recorder_Installation|Install iPiRecorder]] and [[IPi_Mocap_Studio_installation|iPiStudio]]  
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* [[IPi_Recorder_Installation|Install iPi Recorder]] and [[IPi_Mocap_Studio_installation|iPi Mocap Studio]]  
 
* Find a suitable space (9 by 5 feet minimum)
 
* Find a suitable space (9 by 5 feet minimum)
 
* Actor should be dressed in casual slim clothing, avoid shiny fabrics
 
* Actor should be dressed in casual slim clothing, avoid shiny fabrics
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* Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is visible during the performance. First 1-2 seconds of video should contain background only (no actor). Then goes a T-pose. Then goes actor’s performance  
 
* Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is visible during the performance. 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 process actor performance video. Refer to [http://vimeo.com/24073249 iPi Soft Motion Capture Workflow] from Paul Stapelberg for instructions on how to
 
* Run iPi Studio process actor performance video. Refer to [http://vimeo.com/24073249 iPi Soft Motion Capture Workflow] from Paul Stapelberg for instructions on how to
* Import your character into iPi Studio (File->Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig
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* 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]]
 
* [[Animation export and motion transfer|Export your animation in a desired format]]
  
  
For more details see [[User Guide for Single Kinect Sensor Configuration]].
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For more details see [[User Guide for Single Depth Sensor Configuration]].

Revision as of 13:22, 6 September 2012

For the impatient:

  • Get the Microsoft Kinect Sensor (for XBOX with separate power adapter or for Windows) or ASUS Xtion Live
  • Get computer with DirectX 10 videocard
  • Download iPi Recorder and iPi Mocap Studio
  • Install iPi Recorder and iPi Mocap Studio
  • Find a suitable space (9 by 5 feet minimum)
  • Actor should be dressed in casual slim clothing, avoid shiny fabrics
  • Connect Kinect / ASUS Xtion to PC, point it at the actor and use iPi Recorder to record your performance
  • Please ensure that the whole body including arms and legs is visible during the performance. 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 process actor performance video. Refer to iPi Soft Motion Capture Workflow from Paul Stapelberg for instructions on how to
  • Import your character into iPi Mocap Studio (File->Import Target Character) to adapt the animation for your character rig
  • Export your animation in a desired format


For more details see User Guide for Single Depth Sensor Configuration.

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