Ascension Animation Star®

© 2004 by EST · Last updated: 10/2004

Animation Star ®

One incredible combination of motion-capture hardware and powerful animation software for fast, realistic, and cost-effective 3D animation.
AnimationStar™
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AnimationStar places all hard ware and software you need to animate a computer-driven character at your fingertips. Sensors on a performer capture motions for utilization by Kaydara MOCAP 5.5 software. It provides real-time display, editing, blending and utilization of motion data.

  • AnimationStar Computer - 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 Tower including:
    • 512 MB Ram
    • 80 GB Hard Drive
    • CD-ROM, RW
    • GeForce SX 5200 Graphics Card
    • Windows XP Pro
    • 17-inch CRT Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
    • Electronics Cards for Real-Time Motion Capture
  • 1 Magnetic Transmitter with Mounting Pedastal
  • Anti-Distortion Mat
  • Standard (25mm) Sensors with 35 ft (10.7 m) Cables, Cable Sheath and Strain Relief
  • Sensor Mounting Kit
  • Alias-Kaydara MOCAP 5.5 Animation Software


CAPTURE HARDWARE
Technology: Shielded Magnetic
Sensors: 8 or 12 with 35 ft (10.7 m) cables in sleeve with overhead mounting pole; strap mounting kit
Sensor Dimensions: 1.0 inch x 1.0 inch x 0.8 inch (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 2.1 cm)
Degrees of Freedom: Six. Position (X, Y, Z) and Orientation (Azimuth, elevation and roll) for each sensor
Tracking Range: 8 ft x 8 ft (2.4 m x 2.4 m) capture zone with anti-distortion mat
Angular Range: All Attitude: ± 180° Azimuth & Roll; ±90° Elevation
Measurement rate: 30 Hz per sensor
Line-of-sight Restrictions: None
Metallic Distortion: To avoid distortion, follow product set-up instructions fully
Computer: 2.4 GHz Pentium PC Tower; CD ROM, RW
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Hard Drive: 80 GB
Graphics Card: GeForce SX 5200
Operating System: Windows XP Pro
Peripherals: 17-inch Color CRT Monitor, Standard Keyboard and Mouse
Interface: Ethernet
 

 

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