Introduction
Ready to capture the full complexity of your movements? Multi-camera setups with Mimem.AI give you enhanced coverage, fewer occlusions, and more detailed data. The best part? You don’t need a sophisticated rig with specialized hardware. Mimem.AI’s web app can integrate multiple webcam streams—or you can simply upload your footage if that’s easier. Let’s dive into how to get the most out of a multi-camera approach.
1. Web App Functionality: Live Recording or File Upload
- Live Multi-Webcam Capture: Connect two, three, or more webcams directly in the Mimem.AI web interface and start recording simultaneously. You’ll see multiple feeds in your browser, making setup a breeze.
- Video Upload: Prefer to record separately? No problem. Capture your videos offline (e.g., with manual triggers or phone apps) and then upload them into Mimem.AI for processing.
Auto-Sync for Up to 3 Seconds:
Even if you don’t start each camera at the exact same moment, Mimem.AI automatically synchronizes up to a 3-second lag, removing the headache of tedious manual alignment.
2. Camera Placement Strategies
- Spread Out Your Angles: Position cameras around your space to capture you from different viewpoints—front, side, and possibly angled.
- Similar Height: About 1 meter off the ground is often recommended, but adjust if you need specific coverage of hands or feet.
- Avoid Camera Clustering: Space your cameras evenly to minimize blind spots and occlusions.
3. Using Smartphones and Other Devices
- Current Options: With apps like DroidCam, you can turn multiple smartphones into webcams. If you have an extra phone or tablet, each can serve as an additional camera.
- Future Companion App: Soon, Mimem.AI will release an official companion app that’ll let you seamlessly link your phone(s) to the multi-camera setup—no extra steps or third-party apps needed.
4. Minimizing Occlusions and Maximizing Accuracy
- Lighting: Use soft, even lighting across the entire capture space. Multiple cameras mean more vantage points—and more potential for weird shadows if lighting isn’t even.
- Background Contrast: Wear clothing that contrasts with your background color. This helps each camera feed capture your outline clearly.
- Test Runs: Before any big capture session, do short test recordings, check coverage, and reposition cameras if you notice blind spots.
Conclusion
A multi-camera setup is the best way to leverage Mimem.AI’s markerless technology for intricate full-body motion capture. By utilizing the web app’s built-in live recording or uploading separate video files, you can seamlessly synchronize multiple feeds without the need for painstaking manual alignment. As soon as you’re comfortable, keep an eye out for the companion app release, which will take multi-camera convenience to the next level. Get ready to enjoy cinematic-quality tracking—right from your own space!