FaceTracking with just your web-cam

[robcap]

Hi all,
I had the opportunity to try this cool Attachment 22885 stuff:

a FREEWARE headtracking software, that only uses a webcam, and some software that has to be installed.

Please alow me to quote from their site:

The existing programs have proven their power and are used by many people around the world. These programs have also got a few shortcomings: they may cost you quite a bit and they require the users to wear some clip, hat or other device with LED's to make it work...

To make face-tracking available to everyone and eliminate the need for anything but your computer and a (simple) web-cam, we started making FaceTrackNoIR in May 2010 and by now, over 100 games/sims can be played with it.

New in version 1.4 is support for MS Flight Simulator 2002, 2004 and FSX, as well as support for some older games like CFS3.

The webcam I use is an old Playstation 2 EYETOY (stole it from the kids), with windows drivers.

Just install the program, version 1.3, then install the update 4 over that, for FS compatibility.

Check their site:
http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net/home/default.htm

Downloads here:
http://facetracknoir.sourceforge.net...s/download.htm

Give it a go, it's extremely easy to use, and, a DUTCH developement and implementation.
Let me know what you think of this!

Cheers, Rob

[AndyE1976]

Excellent, I like trackir, but hate having to wear a hat for the track clip.

I downloaded the face API to try building something like this, but my c++ is a bit rusty. Will definitely have to try this

[James]

So it's basically trackir, but for free?

[HighGround22]

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Naw, I surmise it's an adjunct to TrackIR, but it tracks your face, rather than the paraphernalia we must currently wear on our heads.

So if I have it right, with this software also running, you'd be able to ditch the clip thingies and just have TIR follow your face.

If !

[robcap]

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Naw, I surmise it's an adjunct to TrackIR, but it tracks your face, rather than the paraphernalia we must currently wear on our heads.
So if I have it right, with this software also running, you'd be able to ditch the clip thingies and just have TIR follow your face.
If !

Correct!
But without the Infra Red LED's as well. Just a webcam, the program, your face, ambient light (no need to sit in a darked out room). Easy as pie, 6 DOF (like trackIR) fully custumisable for sensitivity.

Absolutely brilliant.
Mind you, still under constant developement.

R.

[anthony31]

Thanks for the link Rob.

I've thought about trackir but been put off by the price and the need to have a clip. If I had a webcam though I'd give this a try.