Re: Render mocap data on human model, for simulation

<thomas.greenleaf@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message 
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>I need to perform some motion capture simulation where I take motion
> capture data (mainly in bvh format) and render an animation of a human
> model performing the moves. I will then later try to recreate the
> skeletal motion based on the previous rendering. Sounds bacwards,
> which it is, but it is for simulation and comparison of algorithms.
>
> My problem is that I am unfamiliar with the various rendering packages
> so a simple task becomes complicated.
> I would therefore like to ask if someone could suggest an _easy_ tool
> which lets me load a human model, bind it to mocap data and render the
> model performing the mocapped moves. If the tool alows for cloth
> simulation so the model can be clothed, then that would be a big plus.
>
> I do not need any fancy graphics effects.. just the model moving and
> an option to ex****t this as a video. Not even textures are a
> requirement. Just a skinned model moving. I do need to be able to
> reposition the camera myself though.

  You could take advantage of the free trueSpace 7.6 download from
Caligari, and use one of the included objects like TankGirl.

http://ph.video.yahoo.com/watch/2156300/6821898

http://forums1.caligari.com/truespace/showthread.php?t=5404

http://www.revver.com/video/910784/truespace-75-ik-rigged-skeleton-for-bvh-clips/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VgqaYH7WM1w

http://www.caligari.com/Products/trueSpace/tS75/Brochure/guidedtour.asp

Luck;
    Ken