Posted by Spex on 12/05/06 16:36

Nathan Funk wrote:
> Hey,
>
> Thanks for the feedback. Yeah - I think you're actually right on with
> the "so what" :) That's why we're checking around to see where we can
> actually solve someone's problem or simplify somebody's tasks with the
> technology. If you have any further ideas like "somebody could use this
> for...", let us know!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nathan
>
>
> Spex wrote:
>> 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."
>
I think your software has a real opportunity in pre-viz and on set viz.

Imagine being able to visualise a CGI set extension in real time when
filming against a green screen. The green screen will have tracking
markers arranged in a pattern for your software to track. Using a
realtime output from the camera processed by your software a director
should be able to see pre-viz representation of the CGI set and be able
to select the best camera angles. You could probably even be able to
produce a rough and ready key of the actors in front of CGI set.

Spielberg did something like that on AI but it was fantastically
complex. Your software could give mere mortals a similar level of
functionality. That would sell!!

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