Stop Motion Capture
Our mission: This project develops a physical motion capture system designed specifically for small figures and miniatures, streamlining the 3D animation workflow. By capturing real-world movements of articulated figurines, the system eliminates the time-intensive process of manual keyframe animation, allowing animators to quickly translate physical performances into digital 3D models. The technology bridges the tactile, intuitive nature of stop-motion animation with the flexibility of digital 3D environments, making character animation more accessible and efficient for independent creators, small studios, and hobbyists.
Product Showcase
Meet Group 17's Team
Devon Lister
Project Lead & Integration Specialist
Manages team coordination, budget, and component procurement while providing programming support across all subsystems. Responsible for CAD design of enclosures and mechanical components, hardware review, and overseeing system integration.
Ethan Vincent
Controller & Processing Systems Developer
Designs and implements the controller interface and main processing software that handles motion tracking algorithms. Develops the communication protocols and data processing pipeline that transforms captured motion into usable 3D animation data.
Taha Alkattan
Camera Hardware & Embedded Systems Engineer
Designs the camera hardware system and develops the firmware that runs on it, ensuring efficient image capture and processing. Creates and implements the battery management system to power the camera hardware reliably throughout operation.
Acknowledgments
We would like to thank our sponsors for their support throughout this project.
Contact: Kaleb Parker, kaleb@usarc.io
SD1 Documents
Divide and Conquer Document
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Divide and Conquer Document Revision
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Mid term Report
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Mid term Report Revision
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SD1 Final Report
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SD1 Videos
Mini Demo Video
SD2 Documents
CDR Presentation Slide
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8-Page Conference Paper
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Final Presentation Slide
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SD2 Final Report
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SD2 Videos
CDR Presentation Video
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Midterm Demonstration Video
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Final Demonstration Video
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Final Presentation Video
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