motion capture
noun
: a technology for digitally recording specific movements of a person (such as an actor) and translating them into computer-animated images
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All of this can be achieved without using complex facial motion capture software to map expressions onto digital avatars.
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Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
While some may use machine learning — a type of AI — in the early stages of motion capture or to iterate ideas, the knowledge of experienced VFX artists and the performance capabilities of animators are central to creating the unique imagery sought by the filmmakers behind these movies.
—Karen Idelson, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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While Harrison Ford’s likeness is used for Indiana Jones, the person portraying him via motion capture and VO is veteran voice actor Troy Baker.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
The new movie found Eddie and Venom on a buddy road trip to New York, looking to evade authorities – since Eddie is wanted for murder – as well as snarling outer-space beasts sent by Venom’s creator, the evil Knull (played via motion capture by Andy Serkis).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
While some may use machine learning — a type of AI — in the early stages of motion capture or to iterate ideas, the knowledge of experienced VFX artists and the performance capabilities of animators are central to creating the unique imagery sought by the filmmakers behind these movies.
—Karen Idelson, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
Here’s What to Know About ‘Black Ops 6’ Passing on the fedora
While Harrison Ford’s likeness is used for Indiana Jones, the person portraying him via motion capture and VO is veteran voice actor Troy Baker.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2024
The new movie found Eddie and Venom on a buddy road trip to New York, looking to evade authorities – since Eddie is wanted for murder – as well as snarling outer-space beasts sent by Venom’s creator, the evil Knull (played via motion capture by Andy Serkis).
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Motion capture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20capture. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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