Kinect-Maya Mocap

A set of scripts enabling affordable motion capture using a consumer USB Kinect sensor to record movement data directly into Autodesk Maya.

The project was used to create a complete short film for a film festival—all within just 10 days. The scripts automatically create tracking points for full body movement, connect to the Kinect via OpenNI Server, and can auto-rig captured movement to character geometry.

This tool provided an accessible alternative to expensive professional motion capture systems, making high-quality animation workflows available to creators with limited budgets.