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MoCap for Artists: Workflow and Techniques for Motion Capture [With CDROM]
Contributor(s): Kitagawa, Midori (Author)
ISBN: 0240810007     ISBN-13: 9780240810003
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $46.50  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: March 2008
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Annotation: 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.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Computers | Digital Media - Video & Animation
- Computers | Computer Graphics
- Computers | Programming - Games
Dewey: 006.696
LCCN: 2008000453
Physical Information: 0.61" H x 7.63" W x 9.2" (1.24 lbs) 232 pages
 
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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 downloadable resources deliver first-hand experience with some of the core processes.