General

What is Stage?

Stage is a video-based motion tracking system that sees humans the way humans see each other. With its high level of cognition and artificial intelligence, Stage instantly generates real-time accurate 3D motion data for 21 bones as the user steps into the scan space.

Who is using the system?

Stage’s proven technology is used around the world by leading schools, researchers, Emmy award-winning animators and directors, and even the military.

What is the scanning size of the system?

The scan space is 16ft x 13ft x 8ft (5m x 4m x 2.5m) or customizable according to client specifications.

What else do I need to run the Stage system?

A workstation that meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, or Windows® 7
  • Intel® or AMD® dual core proccesor, or higher
  • Gigabit Ethernet adapter, hub, and cable
  • Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 or higher capable graphics card
  • Autodesk® MotionBuilder®
  • Innovative Sports Training The Motion Monitor® for BioStage use

How much does it cost?

Contact us to discover why Organic Motion’s systems have the lowest cost per user in the market.

Installation

How long does it take to install?

The system can be installed in just one and a half days.

How is the system installed?

Organic Motion provides turn-key systems. The technical team configures, calibrates and tests all systems before shipment.

Is the system portable?

Stage is designed to be a semi-permanent fixture. It is possible to dismantle and reconstruct Stage, but this will involve some effort.

Operation

Who needs to operate the system?

The system is so easy to use that anybody can operate Stage and BioStage. There is no need for a dedicated technician. It requires no special suits or markers or complicated calibration.

Can I work with green screen?

To generate the most accurate motion tracking data, Organic Motion’s Stage and BioStage systems use a white reflective cloth background.

How do you calibrate the system?

The calibration is very simple:
System Calibration: on-site in approximately 2 minutes via wand
Subject Calibration: instantaneously or semi-automatic via calibration poses
Lens Calibration: lens distortion is pre-calibrated prior to shipping

Output

How accurate is the system?

Stage tracks thousands of data points on each subject. Organic Motion makes a full range of rich 3D angular and position information available with accuracies in the millimeter range and with a latency that is less than a 10th of that of consumer based devices.

What examples of final production are available?

There are many examples of applications created by Organic Motion’s customers. You can see the videos at www.youtube.com/organicmotion or check out the customer showcase.

What third party software does Stage work with?

Organic Motion has developed plug-ins to work with Autodesk MotionBuilder and Innovative Sports Training The MotionMonitor. Through the SDK, the motion data can be streamed live to any software requiring accurate motion data.

Can Stage be used for pre-visualization?

Yes, Stage streams the data in real-time to commonly used animation software.

Is capture data immediately available to work with?

Yes, the motion data flows in real-time into broadly used animation or motion analysis software.

Can the system really switch from animation to biomechanics?

Yes. You can easily turn your Stage system into BioStage by adding a software plug-in.

How much data cleaning is required?

There is very little data cleaning required. That is one of the reasons why Organic Motion’s systems are so popular in live virtual performances. Check out these examples to see real unaltered data

Performance

Is the system real-time?

Yes, all Organic Motion’s systems and platforms stream the motion data in real-time.

Can the system track props?

Props may be used without disrupting the motion capture of the subject following defined guidelines.

Can the system track multiple subjects at the same time?

Stage and BioStage can only track one person at the time, though more than one person can interact in the volume without disrupting the motion tracking.

Which programs work with Stage?

Stage streams the motion data seamlessly into Autodesk MotionBuilder and The MotionMonitor biomechanics analysis software via plug-ins. The motion data can be streamed into any software requiring accurate real-time motion data with Organic Motion’s software development kit.

What can I do with the Software Development Kit (SDK)?

By offering access to all the underlying raw data including original video streams and full camera and lens calibration data, the SDK allows the development of multiple applications across numerous disciplines.

What kind of data is provided by the SDK?

Organic Motion’s Software Development Kit (SDK) makes a full range of data available including bone size, position and orientation with accuracies in the millimeter range and a latency that is less than a 10th of that for consumer based devices.