Simon Kay

One-Man Mocap Department @ Double Negative

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

Now we're getting to the fun stuff!
In this MotionBuilder tutorial I’ll show you how you can quickly build shots using Python, create slow-motion effects in Story Tool, and instantly fix prop interactions with Character Extensions.
https://t.co/bM9pCyKfKs

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

New tutorial: Unreal Metahuman to MotionBuilder & Back again
https://t.co/etMABCiapw
How to:
▪ Merge files into a single character
▪ Update shaders and textures
▪ Set fingers to work with IK
▪ Spot and fix something inertial systems can't capture
▪ Export finished animation

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

For the next part of my attempt to recreate the Matrix Lobby Shootout in #MotionBuilder: How to make 2-handed prop #mocap more realistic, create and share poses between different character rigs and files, and add hand-held motion to cameras.
https://t.co/7BecdoY1Qt
#mocap

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

Long overdue #MotionBuilder tutorial! Animating props with constraints. Multi-Referential constraint for the bag. Multi-Ref constraint + Auxiliary Effector for the guard on the radio. And some #Python for plotting #animation from Story Tool onto characters https://t.co/Fr91dkclRY

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@TechAnimator ...many fantastic things! Great talk, Brian. Really enjoyed it and some really interesting insights into your pipeline and process. Nicely done ;)

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@mocapmonkey @bclark_cgchar @wbmoss2 Go on! You know you want to. All the cool kids are doing it🧐

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@mocapmonkey @bclark_cgchar @wbmoss2 …and a Live shadow… and a fire made of particles…and steam real time mocap on to multiple characters

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@Centroid3D I see he’s been fully assimilated!

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@mattworkman Depending on budget, use case, environment, etc, +1 for Ubiquiti UniFi AP. You’ll also need one of their routers to connect everything and handle DHCP. Bandwidth and filtering in a busy environment with multiple devices is very handy

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

Now I've got all my motions captured and characters set up, here's everything assembled into a rough blocking pass using #MotionBuilder Story Tool.

And for anyone wanting to learn more, here's the video tutorial showing exactly how I did it...

https://t.co/ozoI649E31

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@AnimationMerc …says who?

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@riggingdojo Didn’t they introduce that about the same time they started adding modelling tools as well?

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@Stitched @riggingdojo Pretty sure they did. I have a vague memories of writing something which could rebuild the skeleton and re-apply skin weights, which meant I must have written them out somehow. Never took it further though

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

How to T-Pose and Characterize your character automagically with #motionbuilder python - hat tip to @bclark_cgchar and @riggingdojo for this tutorial idea...

https://t.co/02KRJ6ve3E

...and even if you don't use python, you can still learn how to T-Pose your character using IK!

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

More Motion Capture than #MotionBuilder...
Everything you need to know to setup, calibrate, capture and livestream mocap data using #Xsens MVN Link #MotionCapture System.
https://t.co/Q4TIH4hyEs

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@riggingdojo 🤞

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

Thought I'd set myself a little challenge: how much of the iconic "Lobby Sequence" from The Matrix can I recreate at home using an Xsens #mocap system and #motionbuilder? If you want to find out how far I get, head over to https://t.co/AiHatx39TF and subscribe

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

@wingdisk @moveshelf and @ignaleo should be able to help?

[Simon Kay @Mo_Cappy]

Some people may think this sounds weird, but to others this is just a normal day at the office - and to those people I say a massive thank you. https://t.co/DaDSSUvIj3