Parameterizing
Parameterization is the process through which tracking data in Analyzer is converted into a form that can be used to produce animation with Retargeter ( a .fwr file). Parameterizing is the final step in the tracking process. Please check below for additional details based on the version of Analyzer that you are using.
*Note for Analyzer version 3.2 or later:
As of the release of Analyzer 3.2, an internet connection is no longer required for parameterization for any version of Analyzer.
How to Parameterize a Job
- Hit F12 or click the 'Parameterize' button in the upper right-hand corner of the application. This will open up the parameterization dialog box (displayed below).
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- Select a Neutral Frame for the given actor if you have one. Neutral Frames are not necessary for parameterization, but can yield a significant positive effect on the resulting animation, particularly if you are using AutoSolve in Retargeter. If you have exported a Neutral Frame from the current shot, it should already be selected.
*Note: For Analyzer 3.8+, a neutral frame will be automatically generated by the software's deep learning estimation if one is not provided by the user.
- Choose to parameterize valid frames (denoted on the timeline by a light blue bar at the bottom) or manually enter a frame range or ranges.
- Hit "Ok." The software will take a few moments to contact our server and parameterize your data. The time will vary slightly depending on the number of valid frames, but should not take more than a few minutes.
Once parameterization is complete, Analyzer will have created a .fwr file in the same location as the .fwt file and project folder. This .fwr is the performance file that will be loaded into Retargeter.