Mocap With RdM Tools v2

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Motion-capture with rdm tools v2

Create a custom rig mapping with Human IK for rdm

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Open Human IK
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Lets Create a Custom Rig Mapping so we can use our own custom rig with HIK
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Now we use some script we have to create our description and custom rig controllers
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go to: maya>Version>scripts>RdMToolsV2>RiggingTools>Mocap and open HIK Definition .py
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Execute the code choose yous spine version Ik or FK
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A window should open so you can choose your spine version vot the custom controllers setup
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Ideally our rig must be in T pose... yellow means its OK but not perfect (This one is A pose so its yellow 'D:' )
We already make changes in the first step of the tutorial. If something is not working just go to the orignal file and sart changing its offsets. Remember Z is primary, Y is Secondary and X is twist
Now we need to adjust some stuff so its moves better... in the contrllers we can have some offset for the controllers. in most cases this changes works but fell free to change more if its not working properly (Z is primary move, y is seconday and x is twist)
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*Offsets
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Get the Mocap data

Export the model as obj to mixamo so we can see the preview of the mocap data on the real model
Export the model as obj to mixamo so we can see the preview of the mocap data on the real model
just go to mixamo.com and login with your adobe account
just go to mixamo.com and login with your adobe account
Just autorig it.. just follow the steps its easy:D
Just autorig it.. just follow the steps its easy:D
search for your mocap and apply it
search for your mocap and apply it
Adjust the setting and then download it
Adjust the setting and then download it
Donwload it with your settings... i usually use this ones so feel free to use them too
Donwload it with your settings... i usually use this ones so feel free to use them too
Import the .fbx to a new scene in maya
Import the .fbx to a new scene in maya
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Custom HIK Mapping for the mocap

With a new maya scene we can create a custom mapping for another character 1
With a new maya scene we can create a custom mapping for another character 1
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Now open the mixamo definition in the script editor and execute it so we can have the definition for mixamo rig (be aware of namespaces, take a look at the code so you can see how your pieces should be called)
Now open the mixamo definition in the script editor and execute it so we can have the definition for mixamo rig (be aware of namespaces, take a look at the code so you can see how your pieces should be called)
the script make sure the mocap data its in T or A pose at frame -10 so we can define it perfect with HIK
the script make sure the mocap data its in T or A pose at frame -10 so we can define it perfect with HIK
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Apply the mocap to rdm

Lest load the rig as a reference so we can make changes and be more clean in our pipeline
Lest load the rig as a reference so we can make changes and be more clean in our pipeline
Now we must have 32characters in HIK
Now we must have 32characters in HIK
We will be using the rig as the main character
We will be using the rig as the main character
and the mixamo as the source mocap data.
and the mixamo as the source mocap data.
this now be moving. Just be aware we dont connect the polevectors or the base controller to anything so them wont be moving. you should move them if needed
this now be moving. Just be aware we dont connect the polevectors or the base controller to anything so them wont be moving. you should move them if needed
now we have mocap :D
now we have mocap 😀
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Fix the mocap offsets

We already make changes in the first step of the tutorial. If something is not working just go to the orignal file and sart changing its offsets. Remember Z is primary, Y is Secondary and X is twist
We already make changes in the first step of the tutorial. If something is not working just go to the orignal file and sart changing its offsets. Remember Z is primary, Y is Secondary and X is twist
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*Offsets
*Offsets
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bake the mocap data to the controllers

If you want to animate some changes just go and bake the mocap. You can use animation layers so its easy to animate it!
If you want to animate some changes just go and bake the mocap. You can use animation layers so its easy to animate it!

Thanks to Claramenta for the drawings 

Check her work: https://www.instagram.com/claramenta_art