Do you really want to know about motion capture Asia? We will have the answers below so you can better understand. At the same time can understand what the effect of this Motion capture segment is. From there, you can understand and know why Motion capture is so popular to use. Let’s explore Motion capture together with us.
What is Motion capture?
Motion capture is a technology commonly used in cinema and many other fields. For professionals, it does not need to be mentioned much, but for those who are new to the profession, perhaps this will be one of the unfamiliar terms and must be learned. So what is motion capture?
Definition of Motion capture
Motion capture is a recorded process of the movements of objects or people that are then sent to a computer and processed. For the film industry and the gaming industry, Motion capture is mainly used to capture the motion of actors. Finally, after completing the product, it will be the character image created through the computer and supporting software.
What is the purpose of Motion capture?
Motion capture technology is also known as motion photography technology. This is one of the most used technologies in fields such as video games, military fields, sports, medicine, etc. But the most popular is still cinema. So what is the purpose of Motion capture technology? The main purpose of Motion Capture is to capture the movements of the objects.
Not only actors, characters, camera movements can also be applied so that camera angles can move freely, thereby matching each scene, each movement that the actor shows. This will help the image or character get more specific views from the camera angle itself.
The advantages and disadvantages of Motion Capture
Continuing to learn about Motion capture, we will take a look at the pros and cons of Motion capture:
Advantages of Motion capture
For Motion capture technology, advantages include:
Character movements and shots will be closer to real-time, in addition, it will help reduce the cost of some scenes that require special effects.
- Thanks to Motion capture, the director can create more unusual performances or personalities for characters and actors because often actors’ abilities are limited, and not every scene can be performed.
- On the computer emulator platform, the complex gestures of the character will be completed more easily.
- Compared with traditional animation methods, Motion capture saves time and costs.
Disadvantages of Motion capture
In addition to the above advantages, Motion capture also has the following disadvantages:
- Motion capture requires specialized software to help process the information obtained through this technology.
- For small projects that want to use Motion capture, it will cost more in terms of software and equipment.
- A specific active workspace is required if Motion capture is to be used.
- If something goes wrong, it’s easier to start from scratch than to edit.
- Motion capture cannot be recorded if the movements do not obey the laws of physics.
- Actors have to be very careful with the character if the size is the whole body or different parts of the body.
How does motion capture work?
This technology works for the purpose of adapting an actor’s movements into a character created by a computer and supporting software. The camera systems used to track such movements are called “optical methods”, while the “non-optical methods” are other systems for measuring inertia and motion.
Optical method
For this method, the operation will mainly rely on the motion capture suits that the actors wear according to the characters in the movie. Or it can also be based on the motion sensors mounted on the actor’s body.
Almost every joint on the actor’s body will be fitted with sensors, thereby ensuring that every movement of the actor will be recorded accurately and completely. Every movement is recorded and will be mounted on a skeleton simulator, from which the character in the movie will be built. The final result that the producer has obtained is that the character can move and express the real emotions of the actor in real life.
The development of Motion capture Asia
Advances in the media and entertainment industry have revolutionized the application of motion capture components in various developed as well as developing regions. In response to the growing demand for efficient animation equipment in South Asia, East Asia, and the MEA, motion capture platform providers have begun investing heavily in these regions.
Established as well as growing motion capture platform providers are very likely to remain focused on business expansion across untapped developing countries. Furthermore, motion capture system vendors are offering 3D motion capture equipment capable of tracking complete three-dimensional measurements through a single camera.
Such motion capture equipment provides extreme accuracy and is capable of detecting ankle, knee, and hip rotation in all three planes.
Motion capture is one of the most advanced technologies in the animation industry today. Motion capture Asia is developing and promises to have many new products in the future.
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