Installation

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QUICKSTART:

In a Python 3.8 through 3.11 environment, enter:

pip install --pre freemocap   
freemocap

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Not So Quick Start:

Open a terminal window

WindowsMacLinux

Press the Windows key, type "Anaconda Prompt", and press Enter.

Press command + spacebar and type "terminal" and press Enter.

Press ctrl + alt + t to open a terminal window.

Create a new Python (3.8 <= v <= 3.11) environment

• Install Anaconda (or Miniconda) if you haven't already.

Python Environments

This step creates a new installation of Python on your system that will be used to run the code behind the freemocap software!

For more information about Python environments, check out this guide from realpython

• Create a new python environment (Python 3.8 through 3.11 recommended). In your Terminal window, enter the following command:

  conda create -n freemocap-env python=3.10
  

• Activate that newly created environment

  conda activate freemocap-env
  

Install software

PyPi (pip)Github (source code)

pip install --pre freemocap

git clone https://github.com/freemocap/freemocap
cd freemocap
pip install -e .    

Launch the GUI by entering the command:

freemocap

GUI should pop up that looks something like this

You're in!

Follow the instructions in the Single-Camera Tutorial (and/or Multi-Camera Calibration Guide guide) section for next steps!