Introducing Body Tracking in Adobe Character Animator

🎉Body tracking has been officially added to Adobe Character Animator as part of the Adobe Max 2021 release.

🔧Body tracking replaces the need for manual keyframing or using tools like the dragger tool.

📷To get started with body tracking, users should stand up and ensure their full body is in the camera frame.

🔎Adjustments to the camera position, lighting conditions, and removal of obstacles are necessary for optimal body tracking performance.

💡Calibrating the character and finding the proper distance from the camera are crucial for accurate tracking.

What is body tracking in Adobe Character Animator?

—Body tracking is a new feature that allows users to animate characters using their full body movements and natural speech, eliminating the need for manual keyframing.

How do I get started with body tracking?

—To get started, stand up and ensure your full body is visible in the camera frame. Calibrate your character and find the optimal distance from the camera for accurate tracking.

What adjustments should I make to optimize body tracking performance?

—Adjust the camera position, ensure proper lighting conditions, and remove any obstacles or clutter that may interfere with tracking.

Can body tracking be combined with other behaviors in Adobe Character Animator?

—While body tracking is compatible with other behaviors, it is recommended to disable conflicting behaviors, such as the dragger tool, for optimal tracking results.

Which characters and environments are compatible with body tracking?

—Currently, a limited number of characters in Adobe Character Animator support body tracking. These characters are specifically rigged for body tracking and provide additional layers for body movement.

01:01Body tracking has been officially added to Adobe Character Animator as part of the Adobe Max 2021 release.

01:30To get started with body tracking, users should stand up and ensure their full body is in the camera frame.

02:07Adjustments to the camera position, lighting conditions, and removal of obstacles are necessary for optimal body tracking performance.

02:45Calibrating the character and finding the proper distance from the camera are crucial for accurate tracking.

08:14Body tracking is compatible with other behaviors, but it is recommended to disable conflicting behaviors, such as the dragger tool, for optimal tracking results.

09:13Currently, a limited number of characters in Adobe Character Animator support body tracking. These characters are specifically rigged for body tracking and provide additional layers for body movement.