How to choose motion capture devices for game production, and the application of 3D motion capture i

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2024 Dec. 13

How to enhance the gaming experience and create a more immersive and interactive gaming experience for game users is an important issue in the game production process. The development of motion capture technology has brought a new creative approach to game production. Recently, the first domestically produced 3A game "Black Myth: Wukong" that has gained great popularity has made game users extremely satisfied with its exquisite and unparalleled production. The game characters created through motion capture technology, such as Monkey King and Tiger Pioneer, have left a deep impression on everyone and provided a great gaming experience. At the same time, with the help of motion capture technology, the efficiency of game production has been improved, the cycle has been saved, and the cost of game production has been reduced during the game creation process.

Based on the creative advantages of motion capture technology, motion capture is increasingly being applied in game production. Therefore, it is particularly important for game production companies to choose motion capture devices to meet the needs of different game creations.

1. The application of motion capture in games 

In the process of game creation, in order to shape exquisite and realistic character images, 3D models of characters are usually constructed to make the character images more three-dimensional and lifelike. In traditional character animation production, manual keyframe (K-frame) technology is often relied upon to create expressive and emotional animation effects, thereby enhancing the vitality of game characters. However, manual K-frame technology is more labor-intensive and time-consuming. Now, with the help of motion capture technology, it is possible to collect information on real people's posture movements, facial expressions, and various movements such as running, waving, and releasing skills. With the help of motion capture software, the actions of the character model can be driven in real time, and the facial expressions of the character can also be presented synchronously.

The creation of different games has different requirements for scene, space, and motion expression ability, which also puts forward different requirements for motion capture devices. For high-quality, multi person interactive scenes and subtle motion changes, high-precision motion capture cameras are needed to create game characters through real-time and accurate collection of real person data. The CHINGMU motion capture system has the advantages of high precision, low latency, wide viewing angle, high robustness, and anti occlusion. It can accurately capture scenes such as character form, facial expressions, and prop interaction, meeting the needs of various application scenarios such as game production and VR games.

2. Do I need data repair after motion capture is completed? 

In high-quality game creation, there is an almost perfect requirement for game quality, which can be adjusted according to actual applications. However, motion capture systems usually come with intelligent algorithms and post-processing functions that can automatically repair data. However, in order to strive for excellence, frame adjustment can be done manually through K-frame according to creative requirements.

3. The creative advantages of motion capture 

Improve animation quality and realism: 

Motion capture technology can capture subtle differences in actors' performances, including body language and facial expressions, which are difficult to achieve in traditional animation production. Through motion capture technology, the actions and expressions of game characters are more realistic, improving the overall quality and expressiveness of the animation.

More immersive gaming experience: 

Through motion capture technology, every action of the player can receive an immediate and accurate response, effectively eliminating the sense of delay, enhancing the immersion of the scene, and the authenticity of spatial perception.

Save manpower and time costs: 

Data shows that using motion capture technology can save 80% of production time and costs. This means that game developers can achieve more efficient and high-quality animation production with less resource investment.

Meet the application requirements of different scenarios: 

Motion capture technology has a wide range of application scenarios. Whether it's large-scale scenes, multiplayer games, VR, or competitive sports games, motion capture support can be provided according to application needs, providing more creative possibilities for game production and development.