@dritter said:
I am not using Calc Angle 3D actor and am using the equation: angle=arctan(distance opposite angle/distance adjacent angle).
I have definitely considered using the geometry math directly to solve this challenge, as you have attempted. I would not have the skill to tackle this efficiently and so my strategy has been to approach a more capable programmer. But, like everyone I have to weight up the priorities in my productions and schedules.
It is tantalising to get so close, and to see you get so close, to a solution. At some point I would have to stop tinkering with the Art of it and turn to some hired help and it is this investment that I have to weight up.
We can nudge @mark, but we would need the interest from more Isadora users for the 3D space to become priority. Having said that, the release of the OpenNi tracker and other spatial tracking tools suggests a simple workable solution, such as the ‘Calc 3D Angle’ module would be well placed to help users realise their visions for digital real-time puppets and avatars.
@mark has hinted at the solution of using a game engine to fulfil the demand for 3D interactivity, such as Unity3D or similar, then linking control commands through Isadora. So I ask you Don, just out of curiosity, why have you persisted to try and tackle this in Isadora, rather than use a dedicated 3D real-time interactive program?
Best Wishes
Russell
