Make motion capture part of your graphics and effects arsenal. This introduction to motion capture principles and techniques delivers a working understanding of today's state-of-the-art systems and workflows without the arcane pseudocodes and equations. Learn about the alternative systems, how they have evolved, and how they are typically used, as well as tried-and-true workflows that you can put to work for optimal effect. Demo files and tutorials provided on the companion CD deliver first-hand experience with some of the core processes.

• An accessible introduction to motion capture principles and techniques that does not require a computer science background
• A survey of the state-of-the-art hardware and software tools, workflows and techniques.
• A CD with sample motion capture data, clips, scripts, and Maya/Motion Builder turorials.

• An overview and history of motion capture
• Pre-production and pipeline
• Cleaning and editing data
• Data Application - Intro Level: Simplest pipeline ever!
• Data Application - Intermediate Level: Composing and decomposing motions
• Data Application - Advanced Level: Integrating data with character rigs
• Hand Motion Capture
• Facial Motion Capture
• Mocap data and math