Advanced Motion Capture
The masterclass to acquire specialized skills and explore new frontiers in motion capture, using cutting-edge technologies and supported by experienced professionals.
The “Advanced Motion Capture” masterclass offers a comprehensive experience in the world of motion capture, with a 10-hour intensive and practical program.
Designed for those who wish to deepen their motion capture techniques, the course is led by industry experts with years of experience and advanced knowledge.
Objectives of the “Advanced Motion Capture” masterclass
The masterclass aims to:
- Provide a comprehensive overview of technologies and motion capture techniques.
- Share practical and advanced experiences in the field of motion capture.
- Deepen the use of inertial systems such as Xsens and Manus for capturing body and hand movement.
- Introduce markerless motion capture with artificial intelligence.
- Offer practical sessions for cleaning animations with iClone and integrating with Unreal Engine for live mocap.
- Provide skills in 3D character creation with Character Creator and in rigging.
- Visualize real-time animations within VR and AR headsets.
Schedule of the Day
The masterclass runs from 09:00 to 19:30, consisting of various theoretical and practical sessions:
Welcome and Introduction
- Presentation of the masterclass and its objectives
- Introduction of the speakers and participants
- General overview of the day's schedule
09:00 – 09:30
Basic Theory on Motion Capture
- History and evolution of motion capture
- Differences between inertial and markerless systems
- Overview of major tools and software used
09:30 – 10:30
Inertial Systems: Xsens and Manus
- Introduction to the Xsens system for body motion capture
- Techniques for capturing and analyzing data with Xsens Using Manus to capture hand and finger movement
- Hands-on session with Xsens and Manus
10:30 – 11:00
Markerless Motion Capture and Artificial Intelligence
- Fundamentals of markerless motion capture
- Using artificial intelligence for motion tracking and analysis
- Hands-on session with markerless software and AI
11:00 – 12:30
Cleaning Animations with iClone
- Techniques for cleaning and optimizing animations
- Using iClone to refine captured animations
- Hands-on session on editing and integration of animations in iClone
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00
Integration with Unreal Engine for Mocap Live
- Configuring Unreal Engine for live motion capture
- Workflow to transmit real-time mocap data to Unreal Engine
- Creating interactive and dynamic scenes
15:00 – 16:30
3D Character Creation and Rigging
- Introduction to Character Creator for modeling and creating 3D characters
- Techniques of rigging and preparing characters for animation
- Hands-on session on character creation and rigging
16:30 – 17:00
Visualization in Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Overview of the use of VR and AR viewers for viewing animations
- Techniques for visualizing and interacting with real-time animations
- Hands-on session on visualization and interaction with animations in VR and AR
17:00 – 18:00
Practical Applications and Projects
- Discussion on case studies and real applications of motion capture
- Analysis of recent projects and best practices in the industry
18:00 – 19:00
Insights and Q&A
- Questions and answers with participants
- Conclusions of the sessions and summary of the topics covered
19:00 – 19:30
Closing
- Summary of the day
- Delivery of certificates of participation
- Greetings and thanks
Professional lecturers
The team from Wond AR Studios, consisting of experienced professionals, leads the masterclass, providing cutting-edge training in the field of motion capture.
With the aid of advanced technologies and established experience, our instructors provide high-quality training, exploring the latest innovations in the field.
Wond AR Studios professionals have collaborated on successful films and TV series, working closely with top Italian and international VFX supervisors.
Wond AR Studios is not just a training center but a true creative partner, specializing in digital animation, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), and virtual production (VP). Our experts guide participants through a comprehensive journey, from conceptualization to final execution, ensuring customized solutions and the use of the best available technologies.
