Multi-Actor Motion Capture

With multiple characters detected in the motion capturing software, you can mapping desired actors to the specific iClone character by means of Motion Live plugin.

1. Set up the body mocap devices and associated software. For this demonstration we are using Vicon and Shogun Live.
   
2. Deploy some characters in iClone.
   
3.  Launch Plugins > Motion LIVE > Motion LIVE.
   
   In the following Motion LIVE panel, choose the body mocap device and click in the cell of the Body column under Character List.
   
   For basic settings, visit Motion Live - Body Motions.
4. Click on the device icon in the Body cell of a specific character to display the context menu. Focus on the device name in the menu.
   
5. Choose the desired character in the mocap software from the sub-menu.
   
6. The character is now driven by the designated mocap performer.
   
7. Repeat the same steps for the other characters in the list to assign the other actors.
8. Click the Preview button, and press the Space Bar to preview the human motions on the virtual character.
9. Click the Record button and press the Space Bar to start recording.