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  NatNet SDK 2.2

  5.2 MB

  A client/server networking SDK for streaming motion tracking data across networks. Sample clients with source code are included. Learn more

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  Details

  • Released Date: June 2, 2010
  • File Size: 5.2 MB
  • File Format: ZIP

  Changelog

  NatNet SDK 2.2 April 25, 2010

  • Added new Unicast Point-to-Point connection type. Servers and clients can now use MultiCast or Unicast as their connection type. Connection type between server and client must be the same.
  • Added application-definable command and data port assignments, including Multicast address.
  • Added VC redistributable installer (\Samples\VCRedist\vcredist_x86.exe) for running the pre-compiled samples on machines without VisualStudio and/or the correct version of the CRT runtime installed on them.
  • Changed PacketClient to support shared addresses (SO_REUSEADDR). Necessary when server and client are running on same machine.
  • Changed SimpleServer, SampleClient, and Winforms client to illustrate Unicast usage.
  • Changed default Multicast address/port to IANA safe default values.
  • Fixed precompiled WinForms sample which crashed on some machines.

  NatNet SDK 2.1 November 20, 2009

  • Added new "Skeleton" data type, representing a named, hierarchical collection of RigidBodies.

  NatNet SDK 2.0 November 12, 2009

  • Added new RigidBody parameters.
    • RigidBody Name to RigidBody description
    • MarkerData to RigidBody Data, including ID, position, and size
    • MeanError to RigidBody data
  • Added new managed (.NET) class library (NatNetML.dll). Allows for NatNetClient and NatNet data types to be consumed directly in .NET compatible environments (e.g. VB.Net, C#, LabView, MatLab).
  • Added new WinForms .NET sample application illustrating NatNetML consumption.
  • Added new depacketization sample (PacketClient) to replace the bitstream syntax. This sample can be used to decode NatNet packets directly without the need for the NatNet SDK. Intended only for clients that cannot use the NatNet SDK (e.g. Unix clients).
  • Added new SDK documentation.
  • Added basic Client/Server message passing support (SendMessage(..)/SendMessageAndWait(..)).
  • Added ability to allow connections to a single server from multiple clients on same and/or different machines.
  • Changed SampleClient to illustrate MarkerSet and RigidBody data handling.
  • Changed SampleServer and SimpleServer samples by merging into a single, simplified NatNet Server example.
  • Changed SampleClient3D to include conversion and display of RigidBody quaternions to euler angles.
  • Changed to IPV6 protocol.

  NatNet SDK 1.2 January 23, 2008

  • Added VC8 static library (NatNetLibStatic.lib)
  • Added VC6 static library (NatNetvc6StaticLib.lib)
  • Added x64 libraries (dynamic and static)
  • Added Bitstream syntax documentation.
  • Added rigid body data type support.
  • Added versioning information. NatNet version information is now available from file (DLL), local version (NatNetHelper::NatNetVersion), and from the connected application(ServerDescription.NatNetVersion()) to help ensure NatNet server/client versions are in synch.
  • Changed to Visual Studio 2005 Project files.
  • Removed all /clr references. NatNet and the samples use strictly native code.
  • Changed NatNet types and helper routines to improve usage.
  • Changed SampleServer and Sampleclient programs updated to illustrate new usages.

  Previous Releases

  • NatNet SDK 2.1
  • NatNet SDK 1.4
  • NatNet SDK 1.32

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  MotionBuilder Plugin 2.4.1

  25.9 MB

  For real-time streaming and recording in MotionBuilder.

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  Details & Requirements

  • Requires Arena 1.6+ or Tracking Tools 2.2+
  • Release Date: May 20, 2011
  • File Format: EXE
  • Works with:
    • MotionBuilder 2009+ (32-bit & 64-bit)
    • MotionBuilder 7.5 (32-bit, streaming optical device only)
  • Includes:
    • Insight VCS:Mobu Device 1.4.0
    • Optical Device 1.2.0

  Changelog

  MotionBuilder Plugin 2.4.1 Final May 20, 2011

  Insight VCS Device 1.4.1

  • Fixed camera rotations not working correctly when streaming from Arena.
  • Fixed incorrect frame timestamps when streaming from s250e and Arena.
  • Fixed initial translation offset value sometimes incorrectly initialized to 1.28 cm.
  • Fixed initial camera focal length sometimes incorrectly initialized to 200 mm.

  Optical Device 1.2.1

  • Fixed incorrect frame timestamps when streaming from s250e and Arena.

  MotionBuilder Plugin 2.4.0 March 15, 2011

  Insight VCS Device 1.4

  • Added MotionBuilder 2012 support.
  • Added New default profiles for VCS Pro and VCS Mini now included in \Profiles.
  • Added Ease-In movement curve options (cubic, quad, sin) for controller axis motions.
  • Added Alternate speed recording. Camera moves can now be recorded at the speed specified by the mobu transport control (e.g. 1/2x, 1/4x, etc.).
  • Added Reset Offset action now takes an optional 3d vector parameter to specify the new position to offset to, instead of just the origin (defaults to (0,0,0)).
  • Added Reset Zoom action now takes a parameter that specifies the focal length to reset to (e.g. 50.0)
  • Added Debug logging option.
  • Added "Clear Translate Offset On Record" property to allow preserving or keeping previous take's translate offset when creating a new take and selecting "Copy data from current take..." option.
  • Added Rotation Offset vector
  • Added Rotation Offset vector axis control actions
  • Added Reset Rotation Offset Action
  • Fixed Licensing disables OptiTrack server app.
  • Fixed Gimbal in the Universal Version.
  • Fixed RigidBody names sometimes not correctly reported by TrackingTools.
  • Fixed Per-axis rotation scale.
  • Fixed Disable individual rotation axes causes major gimbal problems.
  • Fixed Wheel Modifier action now preserves curve options.
  • Fixed ToggleAxisAction now preserves curve options.
  • Fixed Roll Kill.
  • Fixed Crash when error occurs during profile save.
  • Changed Incompatible Controller/profile notification dialog can overwrite profiles without explaining correctly.
  • Changed Automatically clear previous take's focal length keys when creating a new take directly from the Mobu transport controls buttons.
  • Changed Mobu sampling period from 100.0 to current OptiTrack reported server frame rate.
  • Changed Initialize default VCS controller LEDs state on startup, all off, Wheel left LED on. Note Mobu device deletion thread called during mobu garbage collection can interfere with LED status light on delete, but does not cause a problem.
  • Changed Improved key frame timestamping. Mocap frame data keys are now laid according to timestamps from the mocap server application.
  • Changed Preserve all data. All mocap frames are now written.

  Optical Device 1.2

  • Added Mobu 2012 Support.
  • Added Arena "Expression" property. Check when using the optical device with Arena Expression..
  • Fixed Duplicate keys recorded for marker data.
  • Changed Mobu sampling period from 100.0 to current OptiTrack reported server frame rate..

  MotionBuilder Plugin 2.3.1 Beta October 21, 2010

  • Added licensing via network for universal version
  • Added optitrack capture source support for universal version
  • Added hardware key licensing support for standard version
  • Added MB 2011.1 support
  • Fixed single rigid body (prop/etc) defined in Arena incorrectly affects root of optical nodes and/or VCS devices

  MotionBuilder Plugin 2.3August 11, 2010

  Insight VCS Device 1.3

  • Added MotionBuilder 2011 support
  • Added Support for multiple controllers
  • Added Support for arbitrarily configured HUD devices that support some configuration of DirectInput Joystick inputs (axes/button)
  • Added "Boom Global Always" property. Causes camera to always boom along the global Y axis regardless of the Offset Translation mode
  • Added Focal length limits.
  • Added "Universal" version compatible with any MotionBuilder RigidBody object
  • Added Support for Insight VCS control dials
  • Added User Python scripts
  • Changed CameraTracker renamed Insight VCS
  • Changed Clear zoom from previous take regardless of whether "Copy Data" has been set to true or not
  • Changed Removed support for D-Pad on XBox controller
  • Changed New Profile system replaces action map
  • Changed Restore user-selected profile at beginning of session

  Optical Device 1.1

  • Added MotionBuilder 2011 32-bit and 64-bit support

  MotionBuilder Plugin 2.2 Beta April 29, 2010

  • Initial MotionBuilder Plugin release

  Previous Releases

  • MotionBuilder Plugin 2.4 Final

    Details & Requirements

    • Requires Arena 1.6+ or Tracking Tools 2.2+
    • Release Date: March 15, 2011
    • File Size: 24.5 MB
    • File Format: EXE
    • Includes Insight VCS:Mobu Device 1.4
    • Includes Optical Device 1.2
    • Works with MotionBuilder 2009/2010/2011 (32-bit & 64-bit)
    • Works with MotionBuilder 7.5 (32-bit, streaming optical device only)

  • MotionBuilder Plugin 2.3.1 Beta

    Details & Requirements

    • Requires Arena 1.6+ or Tracking Tools 2.2+
    • Release Date: October 21, 2010
    • File Size: 16 MB
    • File Format: EXE
    • Includes Insight VCS:Mobu Device 1.3.1
    • Includes Optical Device 1.1.0
    • Works with MotionBuilder 2009/2010/2011 (32-bit & 64-bit)
    • Works with MotionBuilder 7.5 (32-bit, streaming optical device only)

  • MotionBuilder Plugin 2.3

    Details & Requirements

    • Requires Arena 1.6+ or Tracking Tools 2.2+
    • Release Date: August 11, 2010
    • File Size: 12.9 MB
    • File Format: EXE
    • Includes Insight VCS:Mobu Device 1.3.0
    • Includes Optical Device 1.1.0
    • Works with MotionBuilder 2009/2010/2011 (32-bit & 64-bit)
    • Works with MotionBuilder 7.5 (32-bit, streaming optical device only)

  • MotionBuilder Plugin 2.2 Beta

    Details & Requirements

    • Requires Arena 1.6+ or Tracking Tools 2.2+
    • Release Date: April 29, 2010
    • File Size: 3 MB
    • File Format: EXE
    • Works with:
      • MotionBuilder 2009/2010 (32-bit & 64-bit)

  • MotionBuilder Plugin 2.0.1

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  3ds Max Plugin 3.0

  459 KB

  ARENA-only plugin for real-time streaming and recording in 3D Studio Max 9, 2009 and 2010.

  Compatibility Notes

  • When using ARENA 1.6 or newer:
    • In the streaming panel, set:
      • Command Port: 1510
      • Data Port: 1001
      • Multicast Address: 224.0.0.1
      • Right Hand Coord: checked
      • Rigid Body Data: checked
      • Skeleton as Rigid Bodies: checked

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  3ds Max Plugin 4.0 Beta 1

  Added support for 3ds Max 2011 and 2012.

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  Details

  • Release Date: February 16, 2012
  • File Size: 963 KB
  • File Format: ZIP

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  DAZ Studio Plugin 1.0 Beta

  55 KB

  For real-time streaming and recording in DAZ Studio 2.2.

  Compatibility Notes

  • When using ARENA 1.5 or older:
    • In ARENA, set:
      • Multicast port = 1001
      • Multicast/unicast = multicast
    • In the streaming client, set:
      • Command port = 1510
      • Data port = 1001
      • Multicast address = 224.0.0.1

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Motion Capture Data - BVH, C3D, and FBX

S250e

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  SIGGRAPH 2011

  25 MB

  C3D, BVH, and FBX—download raw full body mocap sample data captured during SIGGRAPH 2011.

  System Specs

  • Actors
    • 17 × S250e cameras
    • ARENA 1.7.3
    • Capture volume: 8' × 10'

  • Virtual Camera
    • 6 × S250e cameras
    • Tracking Tools 2.3.3
    • Capture volume: 8' × 10'

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  Fast Motion

  9.2 MB

  Raw sample data of an actor moving swiftly exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX. Cameras were aimed with an emphasis on clean data over large capture volume size.

  System Specs

  • 28 × S250e cameras
  • ARENA 1.7.3
  • Camera setup: 30' × 30'
  • Capture volume: 16' × 16'
  • PC:
    • Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz
    • nVidia 570 GTX
    • 8 GB DDR3 RAM

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  Running

  1.9 MB

  Raw sample data of an actor running from a full stop exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX. Cameras were aimed with an emphasis on clean data over large capture volume size.

  System Specs

  • 28 × S250e cameras
  • ARENA 1.7.3
  • Camera setup: 30' × 30'
  • Capture volume: 16' × 16'
  • PC:
    • Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz
    • nVidia 570 GTX
    • 8 GB DDR3 RAM

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  Range of Motion

  9.0 MB

  Raw sample data of an actor going through various motions exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX. Cameras were aimed with an emphasis on clean data over large capture volume size.

  System Specs

  • 28 × S250e cameras
  • ARENA 1.7.3
  • Camera setup: 30' × 30'
  • Capture volume: 16' × 16'
  • PC:
    • Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz
    • nVidia 570 GTX
    • 8 GB DDR3 RAM

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  Subtle Motions

  6.1 MB

  Raw sample data of an actor breathing and lightly moving about exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX. Cameras were aimed with an emphasis on clean data over large capture volume size.

  System Specs

  • 28 × S250e cameras
  • ARENA 1.7.3
  • Camera setup: 30' × 30'
  • Capture volume: 16' × 16'
  • PC:
    • Intel Core i7 Sandy Bridge 3.4GHz
    • nVidia 570 GTX
    • 8 GB DDR3 RAM

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V100:R2

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  SIGGRAPH 2010

  29.3 MB

  Captured data from ARENA during SIGGRAPH 2010 of individual dancers exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX.

  System Specs

  • 16 × V100:R2
  • ARENA 1.6
  • Capture volume: 8' × 10'

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  Golf

  6.8 MB

  Captured data of an actor swinging a golf club exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX.

  System Specs

  • 12 cameras in 15' square camera setup area
  • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz with 2GB RAM
  • ARENA 1.2

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  Tennis

  7.8 MB

  Captured data of an actor swinging a tennis racket exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX. A 25 fps BVH file is also included.

  System Specs

  • 12 cameras in 15' square camera setup area
  • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz with 2GB RAM
  • ARENA 1.2

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  Boxing

  7.3 MB

  Captured data of an actor shadow boxing exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX.

  System Specs

  • 12 cameras in 15' square camera setup area
  • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz with 2GB RAM
  • ARENA 1.2

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  Soccer

  6.1 MB

  Captured data of an actor kicking a soccer ball exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX.

  System Specs

  • 12 cameras in 15' square camera setup area
  • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz with 2GB RAM
  • ARENA 1.2

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  Shooting

  9.5 MB

  Captured data of an actor using a handgun exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX.

  System Specs

  • 12 cameras in 15' square camera setup area
  • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz with 2GB RAM
  • ARENA 1.2

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  Bar Stool

  6.9 MB

  Captured data of an actor sitting on a bar stool exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX.

  System Specs

  • 12 cameras in 15' square camera setup area
  • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz with 2GB RAM
  • ARENA 1.2

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  Subtle Motion

  6.6 MB

  Captured data of an actor moving subtly exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX.

  System Specs

  • 12 cameras in 15' square camera setup area
  • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz with 2GB RAM
  • ARENA 1.2

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  Range of Motion

  13.5 MB

  Captured data of an actor moving in a full range of motion exported to BVH, C3D, and FBX.

  System Specs

  • 12 cameras in 15' square camera setup area
  • Core 2 Duo 2.2GHz with 2GB RAM
  • ARENA 1.2

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  Two Actors

  17 MB

  Captured data of two actors interacting (retargeted to skinmesh 3D characters inside ARENA) exported to BVH and C3D.

  System Specs

  • 12 cameras in 20' × 18' camera setup area
  • 2.2 GHz laptop with 2GB of RAM
  • ARENA 1.1

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