QUMA USB-powered figure could make 3D motion-capture easier

It's been more than 20 years since Jordan Mechner used videos of his brother running and jumping as a reference to design in-game movements for the Prince of Persia video game. Things have come a long way since 1989, with sophisticated motion-capture technologies being developed. One of the latest innovations in digital modeling technology is a miniature 3D motion-capture figure dubbed QUMA, which is connectible to a PC via a simple USB plug... Continue Reading QUMA USB-powered figure could make 3D motion-capture easier

Section: Games

Tags: 3D, Animation

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