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KinectMask, dynamic masking

MilluminMillumin
edited November 2018 in LAB

ONLY NEEDED BY MILLUMIN V1
Millumin V2 supports natively all models of Kinect V1 and V2 (the one for XBox One).

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With KinectMask, you can create a dynamic and organic mask, based on the depth.
Please download it, and send me feedback !

To use it :
  1. Plug your Kinect and launch KinectMask2Syphon
  2. In Millumin, create a layer on top of the other layers your want to mask
  3. From the library, use the Syphon server called "KinectMask2Syphon"
Only Kinect 1414 is currently supported. Kinect for Windows and Kinect 1473 are not.


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  • MilluminMillumin
  • jinx75jinx75
    This is only working for me about a third of the time. Sometimes it comes right up, working, but most times it simply does nothing. All I can do is open and close it over and over, sometimes dozens of times, before it opens and has a signal. Is there something I'm missing, some process or procedure that will allow it to work each time I open it? It was dependable the first few times I tried it, so I built it into a show I am producing, but now it won't open at all. Anyone have an idea?
  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @jinx75,

    It seems to be a Kinect connection problem. Be sure you plugged the Kinect directly to your USB port (no USB hub).
    For info, I'm using the Freenect library to connect to the Kinect.

    I sent you an email with some testing applications, so we could dig your issue.

    Best. Philippe
  • bnvisualsbnvisuals
    Does this work with the PC-version or the 360-version?
  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @bnvisuals,

    The test was made with the 360-version but it should work with the PC-version. Which do you have ?

    Best. Philippe
  • bnvisualsbnvisuals
    I used to have the 360 version but it recently quit on me. Have experienced that the PC-version does not work with other software. So I guess I should get the 360 version again. It's also cheaper.
  • pseudolivepseudolive
    Hello,

    If an object moves in the scene (Ballon, falling object ...), is it detected as the human body in your exemple ?

    Best,
    Olivier
  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @pseudolive,

    Yes, KinectMask will detect anything : you just set the near/far distance, and it creates a mask where there is something between these distances.
    Am I clear ?

    Best. Philippe
  • pseudolivepseudolive
    Perfect, thanks a lot for your answer.

    Best,
    Olivier
  • deckard97deckard97
    Do you know why I'm getting these lines in the background of the mask in Millumin but not in KinectMask2Syphon?

    Everything looks fine in glview also.

    Merci, 
    David.
  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @deckard97,

    Sorry but this is a problem on a few computers. It's because of the Kinect libraries.
    A quick fix is to duplicate the layer, and move it by 1 pixels : so the transparent lines are covered.

    Another solution is to use Synapse instead (it uses another Kinect libraries).

    Best. Philippe
  • flcangaflcanga
    Hi.

    Will tehere be other App for the millenium use with sensors like Kinect?

  • flcangaflcanga
    Will there be any other App for Millumin, using kinect? Is it possible to use this app with 2 kinects?
    Thanx
    Florian
  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @flcanga,

    No, there is no other app. But you can use Synapse.
    If you wanna use 2 Kinect, you'll have to build your own app : Openframeworks and ofxKinect is a good start.

    Best. Philippe
  • SandroMiccoliSandroMiccoli
    Hi @Millumin! 

    I'm having the same problem that @deckard97 posted about the lines in the background.

    I couldn't get a good result by doing the "quick fix" you said (duplicating the layer and moving it by 1 pixel), nor by using Synapse.

    Is there a way that I could upgrade (or resinstall) the Kinect libraries? Or use different Kinect libraries in Millumin (or any other program that accepts Syphon)?

    Thanks in advance.
    Best regards

  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @SandroMiccoli,

    The Kinect is not very accurate, and you cannot have a "good result".
    There is no difference between KinectMask and Synapse (except the drivers in Synapse, that support the very recent Kinect, but don't improve the quality at all).

    You should use an infrared camera with more "lines" to get better results.

    Best. Philippe
  • neil_hollandsneil_hollands
    Hello Millumin,

    Will you be updating the drivers in KinectMask to support the new Kinect 360 sensor?
    I just bought a Kinect sensor, it works with Synapse, but I can't see anything in KinectMask.

    Thanks!
  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello neil_hollands,

    I've been working on a new application to control more things with Kinect (such s gestures), and support the new Kinect for 360. But unfortenatly, I do'nt have a release date to give you.
    If you need a tutorial to do the same thing as KinectMask with Synapse, please write me an email : contact@millumin.com

    Best. Philippe
  • aramirezaramirez
    edited June 2013
    Does exist the option feather on this kinectmask?


  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @aramirez,

    There is no feather option, but you can easily add a blur effect, directly in Millumin.

    Best. Philippe
  • elder_maxwhiteelder_maxwhite
    [google translator, i'm brazilian]
    hello,
    I am having the same problem with the vertical and horizontal lines.
    the solutions presented were not successful.
    is there any update or other forecasting solution available?
    thanks.
  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @elder_maxwhite,

    Sorry but there is no solution. However you can use Synapse instead (it uses more recent Kinect libraries).

    Best. Philippe
  • cvudrewcvudrew
    do you have a model/make of the alternate to the kinect camera?


  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @cvudrew,

    As far as I know, there isn't much alternative : Xtion Pro or PrimeSense Sensor.
    An infrared camera could be a good choice too.

    Best. Philippe
  • alonsoriveralalonsoriveral
    Hey! please help, i´m completely new in this topics, so i already downloaded kinectmask2syphon, and the app do not show any image. I used the app called "kinectsyphon" to verify if my kinect is ok or not, so in kinectsyphon works fine.
    But my question is why in kinectmas2syphon is not working? please consider that i´m new and i´m getting started! 
    Thank you
    J. Carlos
  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @alonsoriveral,

    If no image is shown in "KinectMask2Syphon" application, it's because your Kinect model is not supported (firmware changed over the years, please refer to the previous message of this topic).
    Another solution is to use Synapse.

    Best. Philippe
  • suavevicionsuavevicion
    hello , i just got your app.    in KinectMask2Syphon i DO get de depth field, i get a signal from kinekt.  however, my syphon simple client is not showing up anything. so i cannot route to my arena.   anyone knows what may be causing the problem?  i know my syphon is working because at same time i opened airbeam camera through my iphone and got image in simple client.

    kinekt version is 1414  from 360
    im using osx 10.9.2 2.5 Ghz  16 ram  

    hope someone can help.   greetings and thanks in advance.

    hernan


  • zerzer
    hello Philippe,

    i'm trying to use this....
    it works perfectly on my computer.
    when i test it on the stage computer, it freeze. i click pause two times and it goes for a moment and freeze again.
    i loose my temper on it... you may have an idea ?

    a lib non installed ?
    technically, the only difference is the stage computer got ssd disk.

    thanks.


  • MilluminMillumin
    Hello @zer,

    Did you try to use another USB port : sometimes the Kinect is reluctant at connecting to some low powered USB ports.
    SSD or not, it won't make a difference.

    Best. Philippe
  • thyeksthyeks
    edited July 2014
    Hi 
    I would like to know if the Kinect 1473 is still not supported? by KinectMask

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