Songa | Motion Capture Data Samples

Authors

Melisa Achoko AllelaFollow

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Description

Oral storytelling transcends mere narration. The stories, often performed before a live audience, are animated by a myriad of verbal and non-verbal resources that not only serve a communicative role but also embellish the tale. While the oral storytelling traditions across Africa are as vast and varied as the distinct communities in each region, the use of expressive gestures holds particular significance.

This video offers snippets of the Songa motion capture dataset, showcasing culturally identifiable gestures used in everyday communication. Additionally, it presents gestures gleaned from observing performances of oral storytellers, performed via motion capture.

Motion capture retargeting using Rokoko Smartsuit and Smartgloves, Motion Builder and Blender.

Publication Date

2024

Instructor

Melisa Achoko Allela

Course

Motion Capture for Orature

Keywords

Movement Lab Fellowship, motion capture, oral storytelling, orature, mocap, African movements and gestures

Disciplines

Film and Media Studies

Recommended Citation

Allela, Melisa Achoko, "Songa | Motion Capture Data Samples" (2024). Songa Mocap Library. 1.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/fav_movementlab_fellowships_2023-24_melisa_achoko_allela_motioncapturefororature_studentmocapdata/1