iPi Desktop Motion Capture STD v1.2.0
iPi Desktop Motion Capture™ is a markerless motion capture technology that literally puts motion capture at animator’s desktop. You can record a video right at your workplace using a webcam or inexpensive digital camera and have it converted to 3D animation on your PC. The technology is accurate, easy to use and affordable.
System Requirements
At a minimum, iPi Desktop Motion Capture software requires a system with the following:
CPU: x86 compatible (Intel Pentium 4 or higher, AMD Athlon or higher)
Operating system: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Video card: Direct3D 10-capable (SM 4.0) gaming-class graphics card (GeForce GTS 250 or Radeon HD 4850 or better recommended).
Cameras:
Express – MS Kinect with USB cable
Multi-Camera – Webcams or DirectShow-compatible USB or FireWire cameras. See details on Cameras and Accessories
Input Formats
AVI, MPEG1, MJPEG, MPEG2, MPEG4, WMV
Output Formats
Biovision .BVH
COLLADA
3D MAX Biped-compatible .BVH
Valve Software’s Source Engine animation .SMD
Other formats coming soon
Video Recording Conditions and Environment
Indoor and outdoor
Normal lighting conditions
No markers required
Video can be recorded at 320×240 at 30 frames per second
Actor Clothing Requirements
Actor can wear reasonable casual clothes.
Tight-fitting solid-color clothes recommended.
Jeans and T-shirts are supported.