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This documentation corresponds to version 2 of iPi Motion Capture. The latest documentation for version 3 can be found at https://docs.ipisoft.com/
Quick Start Guide for Single Depth Sensor Configuration
From iPiSoft Wiki
For the impatient:
- Get the Microsoft Kinect Sensor (for XBOX with separate power adapter or for Windows) or ASUS Xtion Live and computer with DirectX 10 videocard
- To choose see ASUS Xtion vs MS Kinect Comparison
- Download iPiRecorder and iPiStudio
- 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 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 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 Kinect Sensor Configuration.
