Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation, 2nd Edition

3. The Motion Capture Session

Chapter Outline

Deciding to Use Motion Capture76

Stage 1: Do You Want Realistic Motion?76

Stage 2: Can You Successfully Capture the Data?82

Create a Candidate Table83

Prepare Motion Capture Blueprints84

Catalog Your Shots97

Preparing for the Session105

Using an External Motion Capture Service Provider105

Props and Rigs109

Talent110

Designing the Marker Positions112

Terminology of Motion114

Pelvis114

Vertebral Column115

Head118

Shoulder118

Upper Arm119

Lower Arm120

Hand121

Upper Leg121

Lower Leg121

Foot122

Using the Optimal Number of Markers per Application122

Capture Schedule123

Rehearsals126

During the Session128

The Base Position129

Directing the Motion Capture Session131

Summary133

This chapter covers everything that pertains to the ...