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Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 29 Nov 2009, 16:17
by LeonRegis
Thank you for the answer Jeff! And about hands? I think we can reach smooth and cool moves, right?

Thank you! :worship:

Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 29 Nov 2009, 17:03
by jeffroig
Marcel,
You shouldnt have any problem in that department as acting should come natural for you.

I use two different softwares for my motion capture.

Let me put together some documentation and I will start the training.

I will leave it up to those interested as to what date would be good to start. Just dont choose today... The date with the most nominations will be it so each person put a date in and we will decide.

Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 29 Nov 2009, 17:05
by LeonRegis
For me it's ok between 3 or 6 days from now...

Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 29 Nov 2009, 17:42
by jeffroig
Here is a list of supplies you will need.
Software:
Zign Tracker (Demo Available)
Shoot3d (IPISoft) (Demo Available)
Virtual Dub (Free Video Editing software from sourceforge)
TrueSpace with BVH import or Poser or any other software that can import BVH files into it.

Hardware other than computer:
WebCam(s) of some sort or digital camera(s) with the ability to record movies.

Office Supplies:
White or Green or Red Adhesive dots or you can use adhesive white mailing labels and cut small squares.

Clothing:
Dark colored long sleeve shirt and dark pants (blue jeans will work)

Once you have these supplies together submit a message here letting me know and once we have 10 people ready to go then we can start.

Note: All of the softwares indicated above have public demos so you dont need to spend any money on software.

Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 29 Nov 2009, 18:04
by Steinie
If the Demo has a 30 trial period shouldn't we wait to download it
until the beginning of class?

Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 00:28
by jeffroig
Download it now but do not install it until we begin.

Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 00:40
by LeonRegis
I have the softwares... one webcam, one digital camera and one video camera, ie, three cameras. I have dark t-shirts, but they have things write, it will disturb the software? I have black pants but with some lines in another color, it will disturb the software? About the markers, can I pick white paper cut in squares or circles and then glue with tape? I can also paint the markers in another color...

Thank you!

Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 02:19
by v3rd3
Just a thought but many of us are heading into the Xmas season which will be very busy.

Would deferring the course to January (post hangover) work?

Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 02:33
by LeonRegis
I agree with v3rd3, after December 09 I'll be too busy. If we do it before, for me it's okay. How long would be the learning curve? If you think it's too big we can do it calmly in january.

Cya

Re: Facial Tracking/ Motion Tracking

Posted: 30 Nov 2009, 15:19
by Tommy
I would also would like to wait until january. I have much work to do before the school semester ends before Christmas.

The middle of january would suit me. The spring semester has started and everything has settled.