If you have recently used Vicon Nexus or undertaken training with Logemas (or another distributor, if you’re reading this from another part of the world), you may have come across CGM2. CGM2 is the abbreviation for clinical gait model (version 2). Clinical gait model version 1 has been around for a long time, is widely published with and is still in use by many laboratories to this day. You may have heard of it by its nickname, Plugin Gait, or the not so flattering abbreviation PiG. The widespread adoption of CGM1/PiG is due to a combination of factors, including being developed and used by ..read more

Manufacturer website: https://www.motekmedical.com/ Twitter: @MotekMedical  Devices: Instrumented treadmills and platforms, 3D simulation and virtual reality Feature Focus M-Gait is a modular instrumented treadmill system: build it how you want it The M-Gait Fast Pitch and Sway version allows for adjustment of more than just speed and incline offered by most instrumented treadmills in the market GRAIL (Gait Real-Time Analysis Interactive Lab) is the ultimate tool for gait analysis and rehabilitation, featuring all the components of the M-Gait system CAREN (Computer Assisted ..read more

Logemas now distributes the next must-have technology for your Virtual Production tech stack, Digital Camera Systems (DCS) lens encoders! What are lens encoders and why do I need them for Virtual Production? In short, lens encoders digitise manual camera lens settings for recording or streaming purposes. When you adjust the Focus, Iris, or Zoom (FIZ) values of a lens, the lens encoder will translate those adjustments into digital signals for interpretation into your virtual environment Why does this matter? When adjusting the FIZ values on a camera lens the image changes qualitie ..read more

Manufacturer website: https://www.cometasystems.com/ Twitter: @CometaSystems ; Facebook: facebook.com/CometaSystems Instagram: @cometasrl Devices: EMG variations, IMUs Feature Focus Still the smallest dimensions on the market for wireless sensors (PicoX: 41x23x14 mm, <10 grams) Fixed delay, no matter how many channels in use Single receiver unit – WaveX – for all Cometa sensors, powered over USB Option to include onboard storage for up to 8 hours record time Option to add waterproofing allows data collection for water sports and activities Comes with capture/analysis software ..read more

How Should I Allocate my Vicon Software Licenses? Whether you’re an established research lab or a new VFX studio, when setting up your new Vicon system you will need to consider how to license your Vicon software. If you only have 1 license for your capture PC the process is quite simple. However, if you have multiple systems, or several users needing to use the software at the same time, you’ll need to consider the best configuration for your project. This post will step through some of the things we typically discuss with users while setting up their Vicon licensing. Number of license se ..read more

Vicon has partnered with Theia Markerless to provide integrated, synchronised video and marker data collection. What does this mean? It means that with the single click of a mouse you can be recording gold-standard marker data and enough video streams to perform markerless data modelling: Synchronously (no sync signals or flashing LEDs!) In the same lab coordinate system (no translational/rotational data alignment!) With the same calibration information (no checkerboard!) These advanced features facilitate validation projects comparing the two measurement systems, but also opens up the ..read more

Introduction Part 2 of this virtual production blog series studied the four main types of VP as defined by Epic Games2. The blog further explored alternative unique ways industry and independents are taking advantage of real-time VP technologies. This blog will identify why motion capture is a crucial element in the VP process. It will explore methods of motion captures, view problems and solutions, and explore leaders in motion capture technology. Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022).Image from ILM I like the way you move! Motion capture is the linchpin of virtual production technology because i ..read more

Introduction: Part 1 introducedthe most well-known method of VP and how LEDpanels are used for a real-time output. ICVFX is the most known version of virtual production, however, it is not the only type. Epic Games defines four main types of virtual production: Visualisation Performance Capture Hybrid Green Screen Live Full Live LED Wall (ICVFX). What all these methods have in common is the real-time interaction of storytellers and technology. The Virtual Production Field Guide Volume1 (2019) Visualisation: Visualisation virtual production describes filmmakers engaging with virtual en ..read more

Introduction: Virtual Production (VP) is a current buzzword in the film and entertainment industry that’sradically increased in popularity since its mainstream introduction with The Mandalorian in 2019.In this three-partblogwe’lldiscuss what virtual production includes, explore the different types of virtual production, and examine the critical role motion capture technology has in virtual production workflows. The Mandalorian (2019). Image from ILM. Definition of Virtual Production: Leading studios and developers in the virtual production spacedefine virtual production in a variety of ..read more

Why does power matter? There are a few different fields that use the term power. Physiology is often interested in metabolic power calculated from oxygen consumption. Biomechanics and engineering are often focused on mechanical power measured from motion capture and force instrumented devices. This article by Alex Hutchinson for example is a nice discussion about the rise of running “power” meters and why power in running and cycling are not exactly the same thing. Nonetheless, if you want to measure your patient or athlete’s energy use, a cycle ergometer can be a safe and accurate device ..read more