Motion Capture Studio NYC
Green Screen MoCap New York
Motion Capture Solutions For Any Sized Project
What is Motion Capture, aka MoCap?
Motion capture is a technology used to record the movement of people or objects. It is typically used in the film, video game, and animation industries to create realistic animation or special effects. The process involves attaching markers or sensors to an actor or object and tracking their movement in real-time using cameras or other sensor systems. The data collected is then used to animate digital characters or objects in a 3D animation or simulation.
What is Motion Capture Used For?
5. Robotics and AI
Captures human movements to teach robots how to mimic actions or perform tasks.
Uses data to improve AI-driven animations in virtual assistants or robots.
6. Live Performances
Enhances live shows and theater by projecting animated characters or objects that move in sync with performers.
1. Film and Television
Creates realistic character movements for CGI characters (e.g., Gollum in The Lord of the Rings or Caesar in Planet of the Apes).
Enhances visual effects by integrating real human movements with digital environments.
2. Video Games
Animates characters and creatures with fluid, natural motion for games like The Last of Us or Assassin's Creed.
Enables realistic facial expressions for immersive storytelling.
3. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR)
Tracks user movements in real-time for interactive VR/AR experiences.
Animates avatars that mimic users' real-world actions.
4. Sports and Biomechanics
Analyzes athletes' movements for performance improvement and injury prevention.
Studies human motion in biomechanics for medical and rehabilitation purposes.
A motion capture studio, or MoCap studio, is a specialized studio designed to record and capture motion data using cameras, sensors, and other hardware. Data like this can be utilized to animate characters or objects in movies, TV shows, and games with a high degree of realism. MoCap studios have several uses beyond just entertainment, such as medical study and biomechanical analysis.
MoCap technology is used to record how actors or performers move in a space called a “MoCap studio.” The movement data is then used to animate digital characters in movies, video games, and other interactive media. MoCap studios usually have a large open space for the performers to move around in and a lot of cameras and sensors to track their movements. The data is then put through special software that turns it into digital animation.
We can provide highly scalable motion capture services. From simple motion data recording to elaborate live performances streamed directly into Unreal Engine for either fully digital or XR virtual production.
Our capture isn’t just limited to humans. We can track a limited number of props or other objects inside the volume alongside human actors.
We can set up our motion capture volume anywhere we have access to power. Our volume can scale from 6×6 feet up to 32×32 feet. In situations where power isn’t available, we can still capture inertial data with no issue.
Wherever you need us to shoot we can do it!
MoCap is a powerful tool that bridges the gap between the physical and digital worlds, enabling creators to bring realism and interactivity to digital experiences.
Advantages of Motion Capture
High Accuracy: Captures even subtle movements, including facial expressions.
Efficiency: Speeds up animation processes compared to manual keyframing.
Realism: Produces lifelike motion for digital characters or objects.
Flexibility: Can be applied to a variety of fields, from entertainment to medical research.