Phoenix Technologies recently launched a lineup of new accessories for its next-generation Visualeyez II VZ4000 Active Optical Realtime motion capture system.
* New VZSuit -- redesigned with new features that will ultimately reduce operating costs for users. This is a two-piece stretchable Lycra motion capture suit that is completely Velcro-compatible (except for the armpit areas). This suit is very easy to wear and allows for free unrestricted acting motions. The VZSuit is designed for quick and easy arrangement of the LED markers for optimal capture performance.
* New VZGlove -- released for users looking for very precise and intricate motion capture of the fingers. Made with stretchable Velcro-compatible fabric on the back side and mesh material on the palm side for sensitive touch, this glove set allows tiny Velcro based markers to be easily attached anywhere in order to minimize occlusion and allow the highly complex finger motions to be captured.
* New SWMarkers (Semi-Wireless Markers) -- a new marker system to bridge the gap between wired and completely wireless SIMarkers. One wire-pair can power up to ten SWMarkers, and three wire-pairs can be powered by a single battery pack -- making the SWMarker system almost wireless at a very attractive price. The markers can also be re-positioned along the wire-pair to facilitate attachment on a capture subject.
These new accessories have been unveiled to help animation companies conveniently streamline their MoCap sessions and lower their operating costs.
Phoenix Technologies Inc. (www.ptiphoenix.com) manufactures Visualeyez, a wide-angle, high speed and high-resolution active-optical 3D motion tracking system. Other applications include animation and visual media, game development, virtual reality, TV and film effects, biomechanics, sports performance, gait analysis, human-computer interaction, neuroscience and much more.
Bill Desowitz, former editor of VFXWorld, is currently the Crafts Editor of IndieWire.
