Understanding motion capture for computer animation

The power of today's motion capture technology has taken animated characters and special effects to amazing new levels of reality. And with the release of blockbusters like Avatar and Tin-Tin, audiences continually expect more from each new release. To live up to these expectations, film and g...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Menache, Alberto, 1961- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier/MK c2011.
Edición:2nd ed
Colección:The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Computer Graphics
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009628138406719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Front Cover; Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation - Second Edition; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Thanks to the Following Persons for Their Contributions; Thanks to the Following Persons for Their Support and Assistance; Chapter 1: Motion Capture Primer; Motion Capture and Performance Animation; History of Performance Animation in the Entertainment Field; Types of Motion Capture; Applications of Motion Capture; Future Applications; Chapter 2: Motion Capture Case Studies and Controversy; Digital Humans and the Uncanny Valley
  • Relevant Motion Capture AccountsChapter 3: The Motion Capture Session; Deciding to Use Motion Capture; Preparing for the Session; During the Session; Summary; Chapter 4: The Motion Data; Motion Data Types and Formats; Writing a Motion Capture Translator; Chapter 5: Setting up your Character; Setting up a Character with Rotational Data; Setting up a Character with Translational Data; Facial Motion Capture; Tips and Tricks; Conclusion; Appendix A: Motion Capture Equipment and Software Manufacturers; Optical Tracking Systems; Electromagnetic Trackers; Sensor-Based Motion Capture Systems
  • Ultrasonic SystemsHand Capture Systems; Eye Tracking Systems; Software; Markers and Mocap Suits; Appendix B: Motion Capture Service Providers; Australia; Austria; Canada; Czech Republic; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; India; Lithuania; Malaysia; Mexico; Netherlands; Russia; Serbia; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; United Kingdom; United States; Appendix C: Web Resources; Motion Capture Associations; Motion Capture Research Institutions and Organizations; Index