Posted by Spex on 12/04/06 15:35

Nathan Funk wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I would like some feedback on a product idea of mine. I am a computer
> vision software developer, looking for possible applications for some
> software I've developed together with a friend.
>
> The software works similar to match moving software except that a
> pattern is placed in the scene to simplify the tracking process.
> Currently we are applying the technology for "augmented reality" which
> allows a person to add a virtual object to a real scene (in real-time).
> You can see examples of the software at:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=6eyes
>
> The virtual object is essentially attached to the pattern in the scene.
> Since match-moving is quite similar, I am curious whether this software
> might be useful for you video makers.
>
> Do you think it's feasible? What features would you expect? Would it be
> handy to have it integrate with other software? Which software?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Nathan
>

If I were you I'd seriously think about converting your software to a
plugin for the major 3d animation software and suitable compositing
apps. If I wanted to have a virtual dagger stick into an actor's body I
could track detail in his clothing and have a CGI dagger follow his
movements. It can be quite laborious to do this by hand. I'd want to
do this in the 3d application of my choice not a standalone tool. Write
some plugins!!! :)

Looks like it could be really useful as a Pre-Viz tool too.

The current demo you have is a bit "so what."

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