The animator's motion capture guide : organizing, managing, and editing / Matthew Liverman.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-296) and index

An introduction to motion capture -- Motion capture and your project -- The motion list -- Flowcharts and motion diagrams -- The motion database -- Directory structure and filenaming convention -- Markers and marker configuration -- Selecting a motion capture studio -- Motion performers, stunt coordination, and directing -- Final preparations before the capture session -- The motion capture session -- Post production -- The Carrion project -- Glossary

Focusing on the organization aspects of animation based on a live performer, this book explains the importance of creating a motion list and flowchart of all motions that will be captured during a session, surveys factors to consider when selecting a motion capture studio, and walks through the process of choosing the number of seconds or frames of each motion captured that will be processed and delivered. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR