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Motion Capture Courses

Interested in Motion Capture training in Los Angeles? Theatre of Arts is proud to recommend MoCap School Hollywood. Providing actors with hands-on experience using the only the most cutting-edge optical motion capture & performance capture technologies, MoCap School Hollywood's instructors are the same experts behind your favorite video game characters. Learn more at mocapschoolhollywood.com.

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YEAR TWO

Movement III: Intro to Motion Capture

MT201, Year Two (2 Credits)

 

Introduction to Motion Capture class is a rehearsal course designed to give the student an overview of the actor’s job on a motion capture set. The class continues to develop the concepts learned in Movement and Combat classes. The class begins with creature work and character creation. Students will then be introduced to the concepts of video game performance capture, terminology in Kinematics work and In-game technical skills that prepare the actor for work in all the areas of performance capture. The class will culminate in scene work focusing on elements of physical listening and character believably. Throughout the course, the student is exposed to the business of motion capture, effectively learning the secrets to getting cast in this exciting new field of performance.

 

Prerequisite(s): Movement I, Movement II

 

Course Learning Outcomes:

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Upon completion of this course, students should demonstrate:

 

  • Knowledge of the terminology and techniques for successful performance capture creation

  • The skills necessary to perform in any volume at any motion capture studio

  • Knowledge of the professional and unique relationships required between actors and animators.

  • An understanding on how to form a believable creature in an imaginative way

  • Awareness of the rigorous challenges of controlling body movements precisely for a motion capture environment 

  • Demonstrate readiness to work in the motion capture industry

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