M.F.A. Coursework: Motion Capture

This course taught me the fundamentals of Motion Capture using a Vicon Optical Camera System.

Software: Vicon IQ, Blade 2.0, Autodesk Motion Builder, Autodesk Maya, Adobe After Effects

Throughout the course of the semester (Sept-Dec 2013) my team and I created an animated short film called “Antique” to showcase our skills.

Visit our production blog: http://antiquemocap.wordpress.com/

[Extra Note: Somehow the animation didn’t get rendered in the shot where Grace is rocking back and forth on the rocking horse.]

My roles:

  • Preproduction (Story, Script, Storyboarding)
  • Motion Capture Actress (Grace)
  • 3D Character Modeler (Grace, Rocking Horse)
  • 3D Environment Modeler (Antique Shop Exterior)
  • Layout Artist (Plan/Create Shot List, Top Downs, and Camera Movements)
  • Keyframe Animation (Horse (quadruped), Grace (biped))
  • Voice Acting (Grace)

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