Motion Matching Mocap for Game Developers

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Actor Capture: Revolutionizing Game Development with Motion Matching

Actor Capture provides game development companies with a mocap volume equipped with innovation to create high-quality animation for games. Our studio and stage are equipped with the latest Motion Matching mocap technology, which was first developed by Ubisoft. This technology is an alternative to the traditional methods of animating in-game characters, which requires mapping out every animation state in a sequence and placing them manually. With Motion Matching, an algorithm plots the future trajectory of the character's movements and matches the correct animation with the user's input. This results in substantially less time needed to animate a sequence, allowing game developers to focus on other important aspects of game development.

The Motion Matching mocap process at Actor Capture starts with a comprehensive set of dance cards. These motion maps outline a path a performer needs to follow during mocap, which are marked on the floor. A large enough area is required to capture the motion artist performing each dance card at various rates of speed. Each corner or angle in a path designates where the motion artist should turn or pivot and a direction to continue. The motion performances capture much more than just movement, as it's important to get a sense of weight shift with speed turns. This extends beyond motion loops, as the capture even records crucial complicated feet crossing when turning or pivoting.

The Motion Matching mocap process at Actor Capture is designed to capture real performer behavior in all moving patterns and speeds. All dance cards are performed at different speeds for walking, jogging, jumping, and running. This allows us to create a full set of moves that make a game character move in any direction at the will of the player. Our Motion Matching mocap technology provides game development companies with the ability to create immersive and realistic animation for games that enhances the player's experience.

At Actor Capture, we are dedicated to helping game development companies create the best possible animation for their games. Our Motion Matching mocap technology allows for faster and more efficient animation creation, while still maintaining the high level of quality required for immersive gaming experiences. Contact us today to learn more about how our technology can help your game development company achieve its animation goals.