Quick Start Guide for Dual Depth Sensor Configuration

For the impatient:

• Get two Microsoft Kinect Sensors (for XBOX with separate power adapter or for Windows) or ASUS Xtion Live Sensors
  • To choose see ASUS Xtion vs MS Kinect Comparison
• Get computer with DirectX 10 videocard and at least two USB 2.0 or 3.0 controllers
• 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 Kinects / ASUS Xtions to PC
  • Note that both sensors can't be connected through one and the same USB 2.0/3.0 controller
• 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

For more details see User Guide for Dual Kinect Sensor Configuration.