In a message dated 1/5/02 11:41:04 AM, birringer.1@osu.edu writes: << So I think we need to distinguish between this motion capture/ animation process, and the one that is implied by Robert's post, namely cameras used to see, view, or, if you want, track a performer's movement in order to translate that information (via MIDI) to a sound processing software or other (video, light) kind of databank which you can activate in a performance situation for sound and image dissemination. >> How about calling the motion capture for animation "motion capture" and referring to the second form as "motion trigger." The second form of technology is more about triggering a pre-scripted event, whether that be a sound, light, or video projection, while the first is about "capturing" or documenting precise movements made by the entire body through time. Best, Alan
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