Types of motion capture

There are two main types of motion capture technology; inertial and optical. An optical setup is usually used on high-budget productions (like Lord of the Rings) that require highly detailed animation data. Inertial systems, in comparison, are a newer technology and are far cheaper and more convenient to use.

1. What is mechanical motion capture?
2. What is 4D motion capture?
3. What are the three goals of motion capture system?

What is mechanical motion capture?

A mechanical motion capture system is a structure that is attached to the subject to act out a sequence of movements. Typically, a mechanical motion system consists of electrogoniometers – a sensor system made up of potentiometers or transducer technology.

What is 4D motion capture?

4D Motion is the most comprehensive, portable and affordable 3D motion capture system on the market today. A revolutionary wireless 3D Full Body & Bat Motion Capture system for your mobile device. Sensors smaller than a poker chip capture your movements in 3D for analysis right on your smartphone or tablet.

What are the three goals of motion capture system?

However, the most common use of the term refers to tracking and representation of motion in the digital domain. Figure 3.1 shows how motion capture may be divided into three main parts: (1) sensing the motion, (2) processing the sensor data, and (3) storing the processed data.