This workshop is to provide an introduction to motion capture and showing participants how to use the motion capture system available at SCM. The workshop will include walking participants through the processes of setting up the motion capture system, capturing motion data and then importing it into software for offline animation using Blender (an open source 3D modelling programme). Examples of motion capture and its creative applications will be given alongside an explanation of the different kinds of motion capture systems available. The workshop is intended for participants of all backgrounds, abilities and interests.

Below is documentation of a recent motion tracking performance developed by MetaObjects for Shanghai based artist Lu Yang:

• Electromagnetic Brainology Live performance at the Powerlong Art Centre, Hangzhou using OptiTrack:
  
  https://vimeo.com/273492619
   
• Electromagnetic Brainology Live performance at the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre using HTC Vive Trackers (first early iteration of the above): 
  
  https://vimeo.com/258639018

Schedule:

Day 1: 26th of July 2pm-5pm –ACIM’s motion capture lab, School of Creative Media - http://www.acim.cityu.edu.hk/laboratories/mocap/

Day 2: 27th of July 2pm-5pm – Animation lab 

• Setting participants up with software (also possible to do this before) 
• Importing data into Blender 
• Applying motion data to a 3D model for animation 
• Participants can bring their own laptop computers

Facilitator:

Andrew Crowe is a technologist and software engineer with over 15 years commercial experience working in London. He has a passion for the arts and has worked on photography, audiovisual, 3D printing, motion capture projects with a wide range of artists and cultural partners. He runs a 3D printing service on 3D Hubs facilitating over 120 orders with 5 star reviews. He is keen to explore new creative and technical challenges with artists. 
 

MetaObjects is a digital studio based in Hong Kong and London. Founded in 2017, the studio aims to facilitate digital production with artists and cultural partners. Working across VR, 3D printing, motion capture, audiovisual production and web development, MetaObjects seeks to encourage the sharing of knowledge of new digital tools and processes. MetaObjects has worked with artists including: Samson Young, Lu Yang, Wong Kit Yi, eteam, Gordon Cheung, and cultural partners including West Kowloon Cultural District / M+ Museum, Para Site Art Centre, Videotage, University of Salford Art Collection (Manchester), Sedition, (London), and Transfer Gallery (New York).  www.metaobjects.org

Enrolment:
Participation is free but seats are limited (max. 20 participants) RSVP

Contact:
andrew@metaobjects.org

This event is supported by the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme from Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government.