Mocap Collection

Mocap asset name Contributor Short Description File type
Clapping SongaMocap Re-enacted hand-clapping gestures displayed based on observed movements of an oral storyteller displayed at a live-telling session. .fbx, .bvh
Greeting older person SongaMocap Expresssing respect when greeting another (older) person. .fbx, .bvh
Hand gesture - Beckon to come (V1) SongaMocap Casual invitation for someone to come closer with the right hand extended outwards while palm faces down. A friendly way to say "come here" or "join me." .fbx, .bvh
Hand gesture - Beckon to come (V2) SongaMocap The meaning of this gesture can vary depending on the context and intensity, but it often carries negative connotations. Right hand is extended outwards, with the palm facing up. .fbx, .bvh
Hand gesture - Beckon to come (V3) SongaMocap Similar to V1, however the beckoning motion is only done once. .fbx, .bvh
Hand Gesture - Indicating height v1 SongaMocap Hand held infront of the body, palm facing downwards, to indicate height (of children). .fbx, .bvh
Hand Gesture - Indicating height v2 SongaMocap One hand is raised in front of the body, with the elbow bent at a 90-degree angle (right angle) pointing out to the side. .fbx, .bvh
Hand Gesture - Indicating height v3 SongaMocap Forearm raised, hand faces upward to indicate height of a long object, arm tucked close to body. .fbx, .bvh
Hand Gesture - Indicating to Listen SongaMocap One hand is raised in front of the body, with the elbow bent at a 90-degree angle (right angle) pointing out to the side. .fbx, .bvh
Chopping Veggies SongaMocap The Mama mboga (female vegetable vendor) uses a firm but controlled grip with one hand to hold the bundle of vegetables, Often the forefinger is outstretched while the other fingers grasp the leaves. .fbx, .bvh
Lighting a charcoal stove (jiko) SongaMocap Action commonly depicted by mama mbogas (female vegetable vendors) who do not use chopping boards to cut vegetables. .fbx, .bvh
Carrying a baby on the babck (Baby wearing) SongaMocap Baby strapped to the back using a kanga/leso. .fbx, .bvh
Wailing SongaMocap Exaggerated actions of professional mourners (Luo, Kenya) who are paid to lament, sing, and cry at funerals to help comfort and entertain grieving families. .fbx, .bvh
Expressing Shock/Bad News Kelvince Ochieng General expressive gesture as displayed when receiving bad news. .fbx, .bvh
Indicating size SongaMocap Show how large or small an object is with both arms outstretched, depending on the nuance you want to convey .fbx, .bvh
Idle standing SongaMocap Description .fbx, .bvh
Idle standing while holding the waist SongaMocap Description .fbx, .bvh
Playing games (Achako) SongaMocap Traditional children's singing game sung in a mix of Dholuo and English that has been passed down through the oral tradition. Player moves rhythmically in and out of an outsretched elastic rope. .fbx, .bvh
Playing games (Yaayaayaa) SongaMocap Traditional children's singing game sung in Kiswahili that has been passed down through the oral tradition. When called upon, the player moves to the centre and acts out gestures that express specific phrases of the song. .fbx, .bvh
Washing clothes SongaMocap Description .fbx, .bvh
Mimicking an Old woman's walk Kelvince Ochieng and Jackline Slow walk mimicking an eldery woman. Shows a lightly hunched posture as though using a cane or walker. .fbx, .bvh
Harvest Dance (Kikuyu) Kelvince Ochieng, KE Description .fbx, .bvh
Traditionl Dance (Kikuyu) Kelvince Ochieng, Jackline Description .fbx, .bvh
Winnowing Kelvince Ochieng, KE Description .fbx, .bvh
Playing games (Kamares) SongaMocap Description .fbx, .bvh
Playing Isikuti Kelvince Ochieng, KE Description .fbx, .bvh
Playing Nyatiti Kelvince Ochieng, KE Description .fbx, .bvh
Blowing Horn Kelvince Ochieng, KE Description .fbx, .bvh
Drumming Kelvince Ochieng, KE Description .fbx, .bvh
Playing Orutu Kelvince Ochieng, KE Description .fbx, .bvh
Mimicking an Elephant SongaMocap Description .fbx, .bvh
Mimicking a Lion SongaMocap Description .fbx, .bvh
Mimicking a Hyena SongaMocap/td> Description .fbx, .bvh
Mimicking a Boda Boda Rider SongaMocap Description .fbx, .bvh
Mimicking a Warrior SongaMocap Description .fbx, .bvh