Motion Capture Studio – New York City
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Scalable Motion Capture for Projects of Any Size
What Is Motion Capture (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.
How MoCap Is Applied
Film & Television: Bring characters to life with authentic motion, from stunt performers to fully animated figures.
Video Games: Create lifelike movement and facial expression for immersive gameplay and narrative.
VR & AR: Capture live human motion to power avatars or interactive environments in real time.
Sports & Biomechanics: Analyze athletic performance or study human motion for research and rehabilitation.
Robotics & AI: Train robots or AI systems by capturing human movements and behaviors.
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.
Our MoCap Studio in NYC – Why It Stands Out
Our studio is built to adapt to your production’s unique needs. Whether you're capturing a subtle facial performance or a full-body ensemble on a large stage, we’ve got you covered.
Capture volumes scale from 6 × 6 ft to 32 × 32 ft, giving you flexibility for everything from tight setups to expansive performance areas.
We can deploy our system anywhere there’s power, and even without external power we can switch to inertial capture modes—perfect for remote or off-grid shoots.
Our pipeline handles not just human performers but can also track objects and props alongside actors inside the volume.
We support integration with live real-time systems, including direct streaming into engines like Unreal Engine, making us a strong choice for virtual production or XR workflows.
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.
Key Benefits of Our Motion Capture Services
High Precision: Capture even subtle movements and facial expressions with industry-grade accuracy.
Speed: Accelerate your production timeline by bypassing manual key-framing and leveraging real motion data.
Realism: Achieve natural, life-like movement for digital characters and objects.
Versatility: Whether it’s entertainment, immersive media, research, or performance capture, our solution adapts.
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of motion capture services do you offer?
American Movie Company provides highly scalable motion capture (MoCap) services, ranging from simple motion-data recording to full live performances streamed directly into Unreal Engine for virtual or XR production.
What is motion capture used for?
Motion capture records human or object movements using specialized sensors and cameras. This data is then used to animate digital characters or models with high realism, commonly used in film, TV, video games, interactive media, and even biomechanical analysis.
How large can your capture volumes be?
They can scale from 6×6 feet up to 32×32 feet, offering great flexibility for different production needs, whether capturing small movements or full-body performance.
Where can you set up the MoCap studio?
American Movie Company can deploy and operate its MoCap system wherever there is access to power, making it highly adaptable. In locations without power, they can switch to inertial data capture, which does not require power.
Can you capture non-human elements?
Yes, besides actors, the system can also track a limited number of props or objects within the capture volume alongside performers.
What are the main advantages of using MoCap?
High accuracy: captures fine motion, including facial expressions.
Time efficiency: faster than manual keyframing.
Realism: produces lifelike movement data.
Versatility: functional across entertainment, research, and interactive media industries.
How do I book a MoCap studio or get more details?
If you would like to ask a question or arrange a session, you can contact us by phone at 212-219-1075 or by email info@americanmovieco.com. Provide information about your project, volume size needs, location, and desired use of the motion data.