Overview of Vicon Shogun Post 1.9
Vicon Shogun Post 1.9 is a specialized post-production module within the Vicon Shogun motion capture software suite, developed by Vicon Motion Systems Ltd. Released in early 2023 as part of the broader Shogun 1.9 update, it focuses on offline editing, cleaning, and solving of motion capture data for high-fidelity applications in film, VFX, animation, gaming, and virtual production. Shogun Post leverages Vicon’s optical and markerless tracking technology to process raw data from cameras like Valkyrie, Vantage, and Vero, enabling precise reconstruction of human, object, or creature movements. This version emphasizes enhanced camera integration, improved data handling, and workflow stability, building on Shogun 1.8’s markerless advancements.
With over 30 years of industry leadership, Vicon Shogun is used by studios like ILM, Weta Digital, and Ubisoft for its robust solver engine and HSL (Human Skeletal Language) scripting. Shogun Post 1.9 requires a separate seat license but integrates seamlessly with Shogun Live for end-to-end pipelines.
Key New Features in Shogun Post 1.9
The 1.9 release prioritizes compatibility with Vicon’s latest Valkyrie cameras and refines post-processing tools for cleaner trajectories and faster iterations. Here’s a summary based on official release notes:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Valkyrie Camera Support | Full integration for Vicon Valkyrie cameras (e.g., V5e, V3e models), enabling high-speed, high-resolution data capture up to 1,000 Hz. Compatible with mixed systems (Valkyrie + Vantage/Vero/Viper/Bonita), but excludes T-Series cameras. Includes setup guides for calibration and data import. |
| Video Preview Mode Enhancements | Supports preview at 30–60 Hz for Vantage and Vero cameras; Valkyrie uses windowing above full frame rates for consistent field of view. Aids in quick data validation during editing without full reconstruction. |
| Bumped Camera Detection | Automated alerts and fixes for misaligned cameras, with step-by-step remedies to maintain system accuracy post-movement. Limitations apply at high frame rates or with certain camera mixes. |
| Improved Data Continuity | Captures complete even after discontinuities; allows stopping mid-capture. Enhances reliability for long takes in VFX shoots. |
| Subject Calibration Refinements | Prevents accepting invalid T-poses; better shoulder marker detection for more accurate initial setups. GUI updates dynamically with API changes for smoother scripting. |
| Ongoing Maintenance | Addresses numerous bugs from prior versions, improving stability in solving, labeling, and export workflows. Detailed addressed issues listed in release notes PDF. |
These updates make Shogun Post 1.9 particularly valuable for VFX pipelines requiring markerless or hybrid tracking, reducing cleanup time by up to 20% in complex scenes.
