HaMo animation and Mocap technology takes its first steps in Annecy

The French animation festival Annecy has welcomed the presentation of Ha Mo, a Spanish technology that seeks to present a significant advance in real-time animation and digital puppetry.

Ha Mo search merge the traditional art of the manipulation of puppets con Cutting-edge video game engines, electronics and 3D printing, creating an innovative approach to real-time animated content production. It does this through a real time motion capture system for CGI animation that uses Unreal Engine to fluidly transfer the physical movements of the manipulator to a CGI character model. In the company's words, this not only allows for efficient real-time character animation with full control of the image, but also facilitates live interactive presentations where digital characters can interact with the audience or speakers.

The technology features patented motion capture technology that, unlike other motion capture methods that require controlled spaces and specialized cameras, can function effectively “in any environment”, which means it can be adapted to outdoor recordings or “challenging environments.”

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