Camera data conversion

The Conversion program is capable of converting raw camera data files collected from a number of commercial motion capture systems to .cen files that can be directly read by AMASS. The process is typically a single mouse click operation.

The Input tab contains a list box that allows the user to choose from a list of supported camera systems. The selection of Capture will enable the Capture… button in AMASS shell provided that the cen file radio button is also selected, and will permit the user to launch the C-Motion capture program.

The selection of any other system will enable the leftmost radio button in the AMASS shell and supply a raw camera data file extension. The user can then browse for folders containing raw camera data files and translate them to .cen files using the Convert function.

Placing a check in the check box instructs the software to call the ViewCen program automatically after each .cen file is completed.

The ViewCen utility may be run on any .cen file by clicking on ViewCen after the .cen file has been selected in the Input files list box. It provides a quick method of checking the quality of the raw camera data for any camera.

The image area shows the full view as seen by the camera, and the slider may be used to access any frame. Cliking a double arrow button causes the frames to be replayed at the collected frame rate. Clicking the button a second time doubles the replay rate, etc. Click on the slider area to stop the replay.

Parameters: This brings up a window displaying some internal parameters for the .cen file.

Next: If more than one .cen file was selected before the ViewCen button was clicked in the AMASS shell, then the next file is displayed.

Close: Exits the ViewCen program.