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# Dance Card Shot List

Dance cards describe how an actor should perform for specific shots.

Each dance card includes an example ID ( `v03dcXX` ), the amount of takes required, the duration, and additional instructions for properly recording the shot.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you record a dance card and feel you didn't capture enough varied motion, record another take and include both in your style clone dataset. 

More data is always welcome and improves the training of your Style Clone!
{% endhint %}

## Dance Cards

{% hint style="danger" %}
The paths shown in the diagrams are not to be followed exactly. **They are examples!**
{% endhint %}

### Mandatory Cards

Mandatory dance cards **must be included** in your dataset to guarantee a high-quality Style Clone.

#### Idle 

<figure><img src="/files/o88jJsRVcQOVZFWobTug" alt="A circle with a directional arrow facing upwards in a white canvas." width="563"><figcaption><p>Example of an idle pose.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc01` .
* At least 1 take required.
* Base idle pose for the entire Style.
* Duration: \~10 seconds.

{% hint style="info" %}
If another dance card has an idle, it should match the data in this animation.
{% endhint %}

<details>

<summary>Example</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc01.mp4>" %}
Idle pose example.
{% endembed %}

</details>

#### Turn in Place

<figure><img src="/files/z1I6gRfkU1ly6tOpepzT" alt="A circle with a directional arrow facing upwards surrounded by arrows to indicate rotation and different 45 degree angles." width="563"><figcaption><p>Example of turning in place.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc02` .
* At least 1 take required.
* 15°, 45°, 90°, 135°, and 180°
  &#x20;turns in both directions.
* Duration: \~30 seconds.
* Record all turns in one take.
* After each turn, settle into an ide pose for about 1 second.
* Angles don't need to be exact.

<details>

<summary>Example</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc02.mp4>" %}
Turning in place example.
{% endembed %}

</details>

#### Forward

<figure><img src="/files/MEphDIczVIbxLOwqTEp0" alt="A circle with a directional arrow facing to the right with jagged lines, dots, and arrows indicating a randomized path." width="563"><figcaption><p>Example of forward movement pathing.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc03`&#x20;
* Multiple takes of varying [speeds ranges](/documentation/style-cloning/reference/mocap-recording-guidelines.md#speed-ranges) for walks, jogs, and runs required.
* Duration: \~30-60 seconds.
* The actor must always face the direction of their movement.
* After stopping at random intervals, the actor must move in a random direction.
* We recommend mixing in longer segments of straight motion and arcs in each take.

<details>

<summary>Examples</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc03_new_walk.mp4>" %}
Walking forward example.
{% endembed %}

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc03_new_run.mp4>" %}
Running forward example.
{% endembed %}

</details>

#### Strafe

<figure><img src="/files/HR7gYmk27kzZDqzazhgc" alt="A circle with a directional arrow facing upwards with jagged lines, dots, and arrows indicating a randomized path." width="563"><figcaption><p>Example of strafing movement pathing.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc04`
* Multiple takes of varying [speeds ranges](/documentation/style-cloning/reference/mocap-recording-guidelines.md#speed-ranges) for walks, jogs, and runs required.
* Duration: \~30-60 seconds.
* The actor must always face North.
* After stopping at random intervals, the actor must move in a random direction.
* We recommend mixing in longer segments of straight motion and arcs in each take.

<details>

<summary>Examples</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc04_new_walk.mp4>" %}
Walking strafes example.
{% endembed %}

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc04_new_run.mp4>" %}
Running strafes example.
{% endembed %}

</details>

#### Backward

<figure><img src="/files/VkEhrFWKA4et4aQdNvS8" alt="A circle with a directional arrow facing left with straight and smoothly curved lines indicating a randomized path." width="563"><figcaption><p>Example of backward movement pathing.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc05`&#x20;
* Multiple takes of varying [speeds ranges](/documentation/style-cloning/reference/mocap-recording-guidelines.md#speed-ranges) for walks, jogs, and runs required.
* Duration: \~30-60 seconds.
* The actor must face the opposite of their movement.
* After stopping at random intervals, the actor must move in a random direction.
* We recommend mixing in longer segments of straight motion and arcs in each take.

<details>

<summary>Examples</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc05_new_walk.mp4>" %}
Walking backward example.
{% endembed %}

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc05_new_run.mp4>" %}
Running backward example.
{% endembed %}

</details>

#### Speed Transitions - Forward&#x20;

<figure><img src="/files/x9RHbdu79Qxr7aGZRSi1" alt="A circle with a directional arrow facing right with smooth, curved lines and arrows indicating a randomized path." width="563"><figcaption><p>Example pathing of a forward speed transition.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc06`&#x20;
* At least 1 take required.
* Duration: \~30-60 seconds.
* The actor must face the direction of their movement.
* The actor cannot pause; movement must be continuous.
* The actor must randomly change their speed throughout the shot.

<details>

<summary>Example</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc05.mp4>" %}
Example of speed transitions moving forward.
{% endembed %}

</details>

#### Speed Transitions - Backward

<figure><img src="/files/zXW4AkfvBprkwoBCT1fC" alt="A circle with a directional arrow facing left with straight and smoothly curved lines and arrows indicating a randomized path." width="563"><figcaption><p>Example pathing of a backward speed transition.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc07`&#x20;
* At least 1 take required.
* Duration: \~30-60 seconds.
* The actor must face the opposite direction of their movement.
* The actor cannot pause; movement must be continuous.
* The actor must randomly change their speed throughout the shot.

<details>

<summary>Example</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc06.mp4>" %}
Example of speed transitions moving backward.
{% endembed %}

</details>

### Optional Cards

Although not required, optional dance cards help train your Style Clone with additional motions and style-specific performances.

#### Spin Transitions

<figure><img src="/files/T7TIsy3Wof9sPR4kI1OH" alt="4 circles with directional arrows facing various directions (as if rotating) on 2 parallel lines." width="563"><figcaption><p>Example pathing of a spin transition.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc08`&#x20;
* At least 1 take required.
* Duration: \~30-45 seconds.
* Actor must move along a straight line and randomly alternate between backward, forward, and strafing movements.
* The actor cannot pause; movement must be continuous.

<details>

<summary>Examples</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc11_walk.mp4>" %}
Example of walking spinning transitions moving backward, forward, and strafing.
{% endembed %}

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc11_run.mp4>" %}
Example of running spinning transitions moving backward, forward, and strafing.
{% endembed %}

</details>

#### Sprint

<figure><img src="/files/W5zj8E5SZ2w3O5t1GeNY" alt="A circle with a directional arrow with motion lines moving diagonally downwards on 2 parallel lines." width="563"><figcaption><p>Example sprinting path.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc09`&#x20;
* At least 1 take required, but more is recommended.
* Duration: \~60 seconds.
* Actor must face the direction of their movement and run as fast as they can.
* You must Include stop and start motions for each shot.
* If possible, include turns and arcs while sprinting.

<details>

<summary>Examples</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc17_v1.mp4>" %}
Example #1 of the pathing and motion of a straight sprinting shot.
{% endembed %}

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc17_v2.mp4>" %}
Example #2 of the pathing and motion of an turning sprinting shot.
{% endembed %}

</details>

#### Extras for Style Specifics

Extra shots include motions your Style Clone needs but aren't already covered by our provided dance cards.\
\
For example, a Style Clone for a two-handed melee sword may require additional strafe circling shots for a gameplay system that has character-lock-on combat.

<figure><img src="/files/WDqv070YrizJrunokODX" alt="A boxy rectangle on a white canvas." width="563"><figcaption><p>Extra shots that are "out of the box" for your specific Style.</p></figcaption></figure>

* ID: `v03dc10`&#x20;
* As many takes as you need for varying [speed ranges](/documentation/style-cloning/reference/mocap-recording-guidelines.md#speed-ranges).
* No duration requirements.

<details>

<summary>Example</summary>

{% embed url="<https://storage.googleapis.com/motorica-public/style-clone-videos/dc18_v1.mp4>" %}
Example of an extra shot for a two-handed weapon style.
{% endembed %}

</details>

## Shot List Spreadsheet

During the recording process, use the provided spreadsheet below to keep track of your shots and progress during the shoot.

{% embed url="<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1f0Lgj3-BvOE_-wm_-GzidoKOuQe7dH9KQlQecrozoi0/copy>" %}
A spreadsheet containing the full shot list.
{% endembed %}


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