Games - Mocap Academy

The Technicolor Games – Motion Capture (MoCap) Animation Course is an intensive 12-week program focused on equipping participants with the skills needed for motion capture animation in gaming. Participants learn industry-standard software like Motion Builder, mastering its interface, character manipulation, and advanced features like control rigs and IK/FK systems. Through practical exercises, participants refine animation skills, tackle challenges like floor contacts and storytelling, and learn proper file organization. The course emphasizes hands-on practice, ensuring participants emerge ready to create high-quality motion capture animations for gaming projects, meeting the demands of the industry effectively

What You'll Learn

• Master MotionBuilder for Gaming Animation

• Advanced Features such as Control Rigs, IK/FK Systems and Character Posing

• Floor Contact Adjustment, Auxiliary Effector Usage and Animation Cleanup

• Storytelling Principles in Gaming Animation • Refinement of Animation Details.

Course Highlights

• Hands-on learning with an emphasis on practical exercises and real-world application.

• Receive constructive feedback from industry professionals to refine skills throughout the course.

• Gain skills and knowledge ready for employment in the gaming industry

Software Requirements

• MotionBuilder 2020

Why Choose the MoCap Animation for Technicolor Games Course?

The MoCap Animation for Games Course offers a unique opportunity for aspiring artists seeking a career in motion capture animation. With a focus on industry relevance and specialized training, participants gain expertise in using industry standard software like Motion Builder while benefiting from the partnership with Technicolor Games, a renowned gaming company. Through hands-on experience, professional guidance, and project-based learning, students develop the skills and portfolio necessary to pursue roles as mocap animators in the gaming industry. With the demand for high-quality animations on the rise, graduates of the program are well-positioned for long-term career success and creative expression in the dynamic field of gaming animation.

Recent graduates of bachelor’s in art, animation, game design and illustration. Other graduates with basic animation knowledge can also apply

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