Saturday, April 23, 2011

How to Play Games Using Webcam with Motion Detection

Playing PC games is fun but all the time we have to hold a remote controller or a keyboard and have to press hard keys, But new technology has given rise to few gaming consoles with motion detection features like Play Station Move and Xbox Kinect which allow us to play just with a motion controller and detector.

The main problem is that everybody cannot afford those consoles because of their high price, so how can we have a similar fun for free?? Is their any alternative??
The answer is YES.
We can have almost similar experience of gaming with help of a software called CamSpace .
CamSpace

CamSpace

Now , what is camspace?  What are minimum hardware requirements? How does it work? What else I need for this application? Whats the cost? Does it really work?



Lets discuss each any every question....

1 What is CamSpace?
CamSpace is a free program that lets you control computer games using your WebCam with everyday, ordinary objects. So instead of using a mouse, keyboard or joystick, now you can use things like a steering wheel cut out of cardboard, a ketchup bottle or even your fingers to control your game play.

CamSpace currently only works on Windows, but Mac and Linux versions are on the way.



2 What are minimum hardware requirements?
It only Windows, but Mac and Linux versions are on the way. If your system can run a webcam then this program works for you.


How does it work? 
This software uses your webcam as a motion detector and then you can play your games with moving any object in your hands.

4 What else I need for this application?
A webcam of course , but you will also need a object to hold in your hand which would be detected by webcam. That object can be anything (soda can, cardboard piece, water bottle, colored gloves, geometry box, or just anything handy)


Whats the cost?
Absolutely Free

6 Does it really work?
Yes it really works well

Here are some video proofs







Object Recognition

CamSpace recognizes specific items by their shape and color.Avoids object matching to your skin or clothes.


The program will ask you to specify what item you intend to use by holding it in a specific area of the screen. You can also trigger the lock-function by pressing ‘Shift + ~‘ .CamSpace will now track your object so you can use it for simple interaction. It will monitor the size and rotation and will hereby determine the exact location of the item.

Quick Tips

  • Make proper lighting in the room.
  • Background should be stable.
  • Proper referring object to hold.
  • Proper placement of webcam.

Tutorials : Using CamSpace

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