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Foreword |
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Preface |
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CHAPTER 1 AN INTRODUCTION TO MOTION CAPTURE |
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Types of Motion Capture Systems |
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Basic Principles of Animation |
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Motion Capture and the Principles of Animation |
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The Capture Session Phase |
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CHAPTER 2 MOTION CAPTURE AND YOUR PROJECT |
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Deciding If Motion Capture Is Right for Your Project |
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Common Errors when Considering Motion Capture |
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CHAPTER 3 THE MOTION LIST |
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43 | (5) |
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Excerpt from the CARRION Motion List |
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The Cinematic Motion List |
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CHAPTER 4 FLOWCHARTS AND MOTION DIAGRAMS |
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69 | (8) |
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CHAPTER 5 THE MOTION DATABASE |
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85 | (17) |
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Database Sheet Explanation |
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Planning Cinematic Sequence |
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CHAPTER 6 DIRECTORY STRUCTURE AND FILENAMING CONVENTION |
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107 | (9) |
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108 | (2) |
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The Documents (Docs) Directory |
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112 | (3) |
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The Utilities (Utils) Directory |
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The CARRION Naming Convention |
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Unix- and Linux-Based Organization Considerations |
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CHAPTER 7 MARKERS AND MARKER CONFIGURATION |
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128 | (11) |
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131 | (2) |
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CHAPTER 8 SELECTING A MOTION CAPTURE STUDIO |
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Basic Features and Services to Look For in a Motion Capture Studio |
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Additional Features and Services a Motion Capture Studio May Provide |
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146 | (8) |
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Getting a Bid for Your Project |
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The Preproduction Meeting or Conference Call |
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Areas to Pay Particular Attention to in the Contract |
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CHAPTER 9 MOTION PERFORMERS, STUNT COORDINATION, AND DIRECTING |
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Types of Motion Performers |
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Athletic Motion Performers |
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Character Motion Performers |
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The Ultimate Motion Performer |
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181 | (2) |
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183 | (1) |
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Motion Performer Safety and Comfort |
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Directing a Capture Session |
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CHAPTER 10 FINAL PREPARATIONS BEFORE THE CAPTURE SESSION |
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CHAPTER 11 THE MOTION CAPTURE SESSION |
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What a Typical Capture Day May Consist Of |
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Job Responsibilities During the Capture |
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Client's Capture Responsibilities |
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214 | (8) |
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CHAPTER 12 POST PRODUCTION |
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225 | (6) |
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How to Make Frame Range Selections |
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228 | (3) |
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Getting the Motions Back from the Motion Studio |
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232 | (12) |
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233 | (6) |
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239 | (3) |
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After the Core Motions Are Edited |
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244 | (3) |
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Re-edits and Directory Maintenance |
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248 | (2) |
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Acknowledgments and Credits |
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CHAPTER 13 THE CARRION PROJECT |
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Stage 1: Preparing for the Capture Session |
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256 | (8) |
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257 | (1) |
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Contacting and Selecting a Motion Capture Studio |
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258 | (2) |
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260 | (1) |
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Selecting Motion Performers and a Stunt Coordinator |
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260 | (1) |
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Coordinating and Making Props |
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261 | (1) |
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Assembling the Capture Team |
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262 | (1) |
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Preparing the Reference Material |
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Stage 2: The Capture Session |
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Stage 3: The Post Capture Session |
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267 | (4) |
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271 | (2) |
CONCLUSION |
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APPENDIX A MOTION CAPTURE STUDIOS |
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APPENDIX B MOTION CAPTURE CONSULTANTS, PERFORMERS, AND COORDINATORS |
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APPENDIX C OPTICAL MOTION CAPTURE SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS |
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GLOSSARY |
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BIBLIOGRAPHY |
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295 | (2) |
INDEX |
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