Combining Ragdoll physics with Motion Capture animation
In this video we look at the process of combining Ragdoll physics with Motion Capture animation (mocap). This method is easy, as you don’t have to do anything to set up the Ragdoll physics. You can simply append the file I’ve prepared and follow the steps described in the video.
Additional rigging advice
One thing I would recommend in addition to the workflow in the video: It’s convenient and easy to auto-rig with Mixamo. But it’s even better to do the rigging yourself, for example using Rigify (which comes with Blender by default). That way you have a proper Root bone, which makes the process easier. So it’s a bit more work in the beginning, which will pay off later.
About the Smartsuit Pro II
I’ve been trying to finish this video since forever, but was stuck until I got the Smartsuit Pro II from Rokoko. Because it allowed me to record myself getting up from the floor. That might seem like something simple, but it’s a movement that I could never record before, because both feet are away from the floor at some point. The new smartsuit had no issue with it. It also wasn’t bothered by any magnetic interference in my apartment. So all in all a big upgrade!
Useful Links:
Rokoko Mocap suit (affiliate link)
If you don’t have the funds (or need) for a Smartsuit, you can also use the free Rokoko Video method that just uses visual input.
Previous videos about Ragdoll physics:
Get my free Ragdoll blend-file here.
Animation Layers add-on on Blender Market
Thanks to Pierrick Picaut for helping me figure out some animation issues as well! Check out his Blender animation masterclass here.
