MotionCapture, or Mocap for short, referred to the use of sensors, signal capture, data transmission, and data processing equipment to measure, track, and record the trajectory of an object in three-dimensional space, and finally establish the corresponding three-dimensional spatial coordinate data.
This technology was first developed in the 1970s as a photographic image analysis tool in biomechanical research. As the technology gradually matured, it expanded to education, training, sports, computer animation, television, movies, video games, and other fields.
In 2009, when America's most famous sci-fi director, Mike Cate, filmed the sci-fi blockbuster Starry Sky, the special effects CG was completed using motion capture technology throughout the entire process, achieving the perfect combination of motion capture technology in the film, making Mocap a milestone in the film industry.
Starry Sky was officially released in 2011, and the global box office exceeded two billion US dollars. It won five Academy Awards, as well as several Oscars for science and technology. Motion capture technology was indispensable.
Since the success of Starry Sky, motion capture technology had become popular all over the world, and its development was extremely rapid. In terms of advanced technology, Hollywood's special effects companies were absolutely unparalleled in the world.
In the past few years, China had also introduced a full set of motion capture technology, but the domestic special effects companies' Mocap always had problems with stiff, unsmooth movements, and poor details. There was a huge gap between the standards of Hollywood and Mocap.
Lu Chen had a certain understanding of Mocap. This time in the United States, he was very concerned in this aspect, because in the big Wuxia IP plan that he was going to create, it would inevitably involve a large number of motion capture technology, including movies, animation, games, and so on.
Therefore, Miller's proposal was exactly what he wanted.
Blue Sky Studio's Mocap was not the best in the industry, but it had its own unique technology and patents.
Compared to their counterparts in the United States, in addition to lagging behind in funds, technology, and personnel, the accumulation of technology research and technology patents was like heaven and earth. Small companies like Blue Sky Studio also invested a large amount of funds and manpower into technology research and development, forming their own advantages and patents.
The digital studio it owned had an area of nearly 200 square meters, and a height of 12 meters. It was transformed from the original open-air central garden of the building, and a large number of high-end equipment was concentrated in it. It was considered the studio's core asset.
There were hundreds of optical cameras in the studio, which could record the target 360 degrees without any blind spots, and it was also equipped with a 3D holographic scanning system.
When Mill introduced them to Lu Chen, there was an indescribable pride in his voice. "We are the best!"
He asked his staff to send him a set of black clothes and said, "This is the FGK data suit that our studio has registered and patented. It has 277 high-precision sensors that can capture the slightest movement …"
"Mr. Lu Chen, do you want to try?"
Lu Chen nodded — he was really interested.
Miller smiled and said, "Very good. I'll get everyone to prepare. Please put it on first."
It was not easy to put on the data suit. With the help of two professionals in the changing room, it took Lu Chen 20 minutes to put it on.
The size of the data suit could be adjusted, so it fit perfectly. Lu Chen tried it on, and his joints were very flexible. There was no sense of obstruction. It felt like he was wearing a set of close-fitting underwear.
However, it looked very high-tech. Nearly 300 high-precision sensors flashed a faint blue light after they were powered on, creating a psychedelic visual effect.
Under the guidance of the staff, Lu Chen came in front of a huge green screen.
Three digital cameras were aimed at him from different positions.
Mill stood at the side of one of the cameras facing Lu Chen. There was also a row of computer screens in front of him.
The CEO of Blue Sky Studio said aloud to Lu Chen, "Lu, you can play freely. Do whatever you like. Walk, run, jump … whatever you like!"
Lu Chen's understanding of motion capture technology was limited to the relevant information. This was the first time he had experienced the magic of this technology.
After getting used to the data suit, he began to move.
Lu Chen did not follow Mill's suggestion. Instead, he improvised a set of Mountain-crushing Fist!
Mountain-crushing Fist came from Mo Ran's memory in the dream world. This set of fist technique was not a traditional martial arts routine, but a military boxing technique passed down from ancient times. It was equivalent to ancient military boxing, fierce and fierce, and focused on actual combat effects.
In the beginning, the speed of Lu Chen's moves was not fast. His punches and kicks were steady and strong. However, as the muscles and tendons of his body gradually became active, the speed of his punches and kicks increased, and the strength increased exponentially.
Mountain-crushing Fist, as the name suggested, was a fist that could shatter rocks and break mountains. Although it was impossible to truly shatter a mountain in reality, the emphasis on strength and momentum was the essence of this set of fist techniques.
The Mountain-crushing Fist that Lu Chen performed undoubtedly brought this essence into full play. The fist blasted forward, and the wind howled and awe-inspiring!
In the studio, there were more than 20 people from Blue Sky Studio. Everyone's attention was on Lu Chen. At first, they were puzzled and did not understand what Lu Chen was doing.
Lu Chen's movements were neither boxing nor judo. Could it be a Chinese style of acrobatics?
However, soon, the doubts, curiosity, and even mockery on their faces all turned into shock!
Mill was dumbfounded.
Even at a distance of five or six meters, he could clearly feel the power contained in Lu Chen's punches. Putting aside the unfamiliar feeling of novelty, Lu Chen's Mountain-crushing Fist also made him realize what was called the beauty of violence!
Although there was no target opponent, Lu Chen's "attacks" were like a storm, making the onlookers feel suffocated and even tremble. This was because they could imagine themselves standing on the opposite side of Lu Chen, and what kind of harsh blows they would have to endure.
This kind of instinctive awe stemmed from life's strong power made everyone hold their breath. The only thing that could be heard in the studio was the whistling sound of Lu Chen's fists and feet breaking through the air. The whistling sound was endless!
Then, these Americans could not see Lu Chen's moves clearly. They only saw the shining light of the sensor on the data suit connecting into a faint blue light and shadow, dancing and circling in front of the green screen.
Many people swore that this was one of the most incredible scenes they had ever seen in their lives!
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