Semester: 6
ECTS: 5
Lectures: 15
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 105
Module Code: 24-421-0301
Semester: 6
ECTS: 5
Lectures: 15
Practice sessions: 30
Independent work: 105
Module Code: 24-421-0301
Module title:
Motion capture
Lecturers and associates:
Module overview:
The goal of this course is to enable students to:
Prepare pre-production plans for motion capture
Use and apply programs for digital motion capture for specific films
Perform motion capture using studio technology according to industry standards and criteria
Utilize tools for creating recordings by combining optical, mechanical, or magnetic systems for motion capture
This course integrates previous video production courses to train students in independently using software tools for motion capture. This includes setting up studios with cameras and lights, developing creative conceptual solutions, and implementing programs.
Students will apply these tools in various contexts, including creating specific films, film scenes, or computer games where understanding and applying motion capture (MOCAP) technology is crucial. Today, motion capture technology is used in various industries, from entertainment, film, and television to scientific research formats and computer games. Students will have the opportunity to approach problem-solving analytically, apply creativity, and work in a team.
With the knowledge and skills gained, students can effectively contribute to achieving business goals in future employment positions related to multimedia production.
In this course students will learn:
use programs for organizing and pre-production of motion capture projects
devise creative content and apply tools and programs for digital motion capture
use cameras for mechanical motion capture in the studio and integrate them for 2D/3D imagery
utilize a program for creating purposeful films using tools and programs for motion capture
employ a program for processing video images in combination with motion capture and special visual effects
differentiate between optical, mechanical, and magnetic motion capture systems
apply the differences between motion capture and programmatic motion capture
Literature:
Required readings:
1. Focal Press (2008) Midori Kitagawa and Brian Windsor : MoCap for Artists ,Workflow and Techniques for Motion Capture
2. Performing for Motion Capture: A Guide for Practitioners
Supplementary readings:
2. The Mocap Book: A Practical Guide to the Art of Motion Capture, Ricardo Tobon
2. Acting and Character Animation The Art of Animated Films, Acting and Visualizing, Rolf Giesen
3. Understanding Motion Capture for Computer Animation and Video Games,Alberto Menache