GMU:Tutorials/Performance Platform/Recording Tracking Data - Revision history

Cmdo: /* Step 2: Login and Start Captury */

2016-08-30T12:16:58Z

Step 2: Login and Start Captury

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	<br> 2. Start the ''Captury'' tracking software from the ''console'' by typing '''captury''' (''see photo 2.1'')		<br> 2. Start the ''Captury'' tracking software from the ''console'' by typing '''captury''' (''see photo 2.1'')
	~~<br>~~There are currently two different versions of [http://www.thecaptury.com The Captury] installed<br>If you want to work with the old version, type '''captury''' in the console<br>If you want to work with the new version, type '''captury-new''' in the console~~<br>~~		There are currently two different versions of [http://www.thecaptury.com The Captury] installed<br>If you want to work with the old version, type '''captury''' in the console<br>If you want to work with the new version, type '''captury-new''' in the console

	<br>[[Image:captury-start.png\|thumb\|left\|350px\|2.1 Start the Captury via the console]]		<br>[[Image:captury-start.png\|thumb\|left\|350px\|2.1 Start the Captury via the console]]

Cmdo: /* Step 4: Tracking Skeleton Set Up and Configuration */

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Step 4: Tracking Skeleton Set Up and Configuration

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	<br>4. If it worked, the skeleton should be following the movements of your performer pretty accurately.		<br>4. If it worked, the skeleton should be following the movements of your performer pretty accurately.
			After placing the <new> skeleton is on your performer, name it appropriately by right clicking<br>All the previous non-active skeletons are saved in the searchable area above
	After placing the <new> skeleton is on your performer, name it appropriately by right clicking<br>All the previous non-active skeletons are saved in the searchable area above

	4. If the sketelon does not apply properly to the performer, or you are having latency problems, select the Low Latency option and ensure that Quick Scaling is checked ''(see photo 4.1)''		4. If the sketelon does not apply properly to the performer, or you are having latency problems, select the Low Latency option and ensure that Quick Scaling is checked ''(see photo 4.1)''

Cmdo: /* STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion */

2016-08-24T19:02:41Z

STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion

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	<br>3. When you are ready, click that larger '''Record''' button in the lower right hand corner of your screen. When you are finished, click '''Stop''' in the same location ''(see photo 5.2)''		<br>3. When you are ready, click that larger '''Record''' button in the lower right hand corner of your screen. When you are finished, click '''Stop''' in the same location ''(see photo 5.2)''
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	<br>4. After you are finished your recording, ensure that it named appropriately and in the correct location. Use the '''Tag''' function accordingly to ~~the~~ quality of the tracking ''(see photo 5.2)''		<br>4. After you are finished your recording, ensure that it named appropriately and in the correct location. Use the '''Tag''' function accordingly in regards to quality of the motion tracking ''(see photo 5.2)''
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Cmdo: /* STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion */

2016-08-24T19:01:33Z

STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion

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	<br>''Once the tracking skeleton has been properly applied to your performer, you are ready to record the tracking data''		<br>''Once the tracking skeleton has been properly applied to your performer, you are ready to record the tracking data''
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	<br>1. Create or select a folder from the area at the bottom of your screen where your tracking data will be recorded. You can also use the "'~~Browse~~'" function to create new folders and locations ''(see photo 5.1)''		<br>1. Create or select a folder from the area at the bottom of your screen where your tracking data will be recorded. You can also use the ''"Browse"'' function to create new folders and locations ''(see photo 5.1)''
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	<br>2. Ensure that the Record Motion Box has a checkmark in it. If you wish to record normal video from the cameras, ensure that Record Videos is checked as well ''(see photo 5.1)''		<br>2. Ensure that the Record Motion Box has a checkmark in it. If you wish to record normal video from the cameras, ensure that Record Videos is checked as well ''(see photo 5.1)''

Cmdo: /* Step 4: Tracking Skeleton Set Up and Configuration */

2016-08-24T19:01:02Z

Step 4: Tracking Skeleton Set Up and Configuration

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	4. If the sketelon does not apply properly to the performer, or you are having latency problems, select the Low Latency option and ensure that Quick Scaling is checked ''(see photo 4.1)''		4. If the sketelon does not apply properly to the performer, or you are having latency problems, select the Low Latency option and ensure that Quick Scaling is checked ''(see photo 4.1)''
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	<br>5. If you wish to view advanced options for skeleton optimization, click the advance option icon near the top right of the screen. If looks like a Cog and is next to the X ''(see photo 4.1)''		<br>5. If you wish to view advanced options for skeleton optimization, click the advance option icon near the top right of the screen. It looks like a Cog and is next to the X ''(see photo 4.1)''
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	<br>6. If you wish to track more than one person, please refer to the tutorial: [https://www.uni-weimar.de/medien/wiki/index.php5?title=GMU:Tutorials/Performance_Platform/Tracking_Platform_How-To&action=edit&redlink=1 Using the Tracking System to track multiple Persons]		<br>6. If you wish to track more than one person, please refer to the tutorial: [https://www.uni-weimar.de/medien/wiki/index.php5?title=GMU:Tutorials/Performance_Platform/Tracking_Platform_How-To&action=edit&redlink=1 Using the Tracking System to track multiple Persons]

Cmdo: /* STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion */

2016-08-24T17:19:34Z

STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion

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	<br>Congratulations! If all has gone well you have recorded some tracking data!		<br>Congratulations! If all has gone well you have recorded some tracking data!
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	<br>To learn how to export tracking data, refer to the tutorial:		<br>To learn how to export tracking data, refer to the tutorial: [https://www.uni-weimar.de/medien/wiki/GMU:Tutorials/Performance_Platform/Tracking_Platform_Export Exporting Tracking Data]

Cmdo: /* Step 1: Check the Physical Set Up */

2016-08-24T17:18:26Z

Step 1: Check the Physical Set Up

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	<br>1. Make sure to close the curtains (and windows) in the DBL (if the light situation changes you will have to re-capture the background again) [https://www.uni-weimar.de/medien/wiki/index.php5?title=GMU:Tutorials/Performance_Platform/Tracking_Platform_Calibration&action=edit calibration tutorial] <br>		<br>1. Make sure to close the curtains (and windows) in the DBL (if the light situation changes you will have to re-capture the background again) [https://www.uni-weimar.de/medien/wiki/index.php5?title=GMU:Tutorials/Performance_Platform/Tracking_Platform_Calibration&action=edit calibration tutorial] <br>

	<br>2. Make sure the cameras are on by checking that the switch is plugged in and green lights are on ''(photo 1.1)''		<br>2. Make sure the cameras are on by checking that the switch is plugged in and green lights are on ''(photo 1.1)''
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	<br>3. Turn on and use the computer on the lefthand side ''(see photo 1.2)''<br>		<br>3. Turn on and use the computer on the lefthand side ''(see photo 1.2)''<br>
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Cmdo: /* STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion */

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STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion

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+[[File:RecordingTracking2.png|thumb|350px|left|5.2 Recording Box and Tag]]
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 <br>Congratulations! If all has gone well you have recorded some tracking data!
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 <br>To learn how to export tracking data, refer to the tutorial:

Cmdo: /* STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion */

2016-08-24T17:15:28Z

STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion

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	<br>4. After you are finished your recording, ensure that it named appropriately and in the correct location. Use the '''Tag''' function accordingly to the quality of the tracking ''(see photo 5.2)''		<br>4. After you are finished your recording, ensure that it named appropriately and in the correct location. Use the '''Tag''' function accordingly to the quality of the tracking ''(see photo 5.2)''
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			<br>[[File:RecordingTracking1.png\|thumb\|350px\|left\|5.1 Saving File and Record Options]]
			[[File:RecordingTracking2.png\|thumb\|350px\|left\|3.2 Recording Box and Tag]]
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Cmdo: /* STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion */

2016-08-24T17:12:20Z

STEP 5: Recording Tracking Data/Motion

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	<br>''Once the tracking skeleton has been properly applied to your performer, you are ready to record the tracking data''		<br>''Once the tracking skeleton has been properly applied to your performer, you are ready to record the tracking data''
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	<br>1. Create or select a folder from the area at the bottom of your screen where ~~you will be recording~~ your tracking data. You can also use the "Browse" function to create new folders and locations ''(see photo 5.1)''		<br>1. Create or select a folder from the area at the bottom of your screen where your tracking data will be recorded. You can also use the "'Browse'" function to create new folders and locations ''(see photo 5.1)''
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	<br>2. Ensure that the Record Motion Box has a checkmark in it. If you wish to record normal video from the cameras, ensure that Record Videos is checked as well ''(see photo 5.1)''		<br>2. Ensure that the Record Motion Box has a checkmark in it. If you wish to record normal video from the cameras, ensure that Record Videos is checked as well ''(see photo 5.1)''
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	<br>3. When you are ready, click that larger '''Record''' button in the lower right hand corner of your screen. When you are finished, click '''Stop''' in the same location ''(see photo 5.2)''		<br>3. When you are ready, click that larger '''Record''' button in the lower right hand corner of your screen. When you are finished, click '''Stop''' in the same location ''(see photo 5.2)''
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	<br>4. After you are finished your recording, ensure that it named appropriately and in the correct location. Use the '''Tag''' function accordingly to the quality of the tracking ''(see photo 5.1)''		<br>4. After you are finished your recording, ensure that it named appropriately and in the correct location. Use the '''Tag''' function accordingly to the quality of the tracking ''(see photo 5.2)''
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