Make motion capture part of your graphics and effects arsenal. This introduction to motion capture principles and techniques delivers a working understanding of today's state-of-the-art systems and workflows without the arcane pseudocodes and equations. Learn about the alternative systems, how they have evolved, and how they are typically used, as well as tried-and-true workflows that you can put to work for optimal effect. Demo files and tutorials provided on the companion CD deliver first-hand experience with some of the core processes. * An accessible introduction to motion capture principles and techniques that does not require a computer science background * A survey of the state-of-the-art hardware and software tools, workflows and techniques. * A CD with sample motion capture data, clips, scripts, and Maya/Motion Builder turorials.

An overview and history of motion capture; Pre-production and pipeline; Cleaning and editing data; Data Application -- Intro Level: Simplest pipeline ever!; Data Application -- Intermediate Level: Composing and decomposing motions; Data Application -- Advanced Level: Integrating data with character rigs; Hand Motion Capture; Facial Motion Capture; Mocap data and math.

Includes bibliographical references (page 195) and index.

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