Mocap Planning
During weeks 4–6, our group scheduled the motion capture sessions and began preparing the performance based on our script. We participated in two motion capture sessions to record the main actions and emotional interactions between the characters.
Roles During Mocap
During the mocap sessions, different members of the group took on specific roles.
Me and Avi worked as the mocap directors, guiding the performance and ensuring the actions followed the script and emotional beats.
Elsa and Issa performed as the mocap actors, acting out the character movements and interactions. Adarsh worked as the mocap technical operator, responsible for importing and exporting the captured motion data.
With support from the mocap and directing tutors, we also learned how to guide performers, manage the capture process, and use the mocap software and equipment correctly.
Post-Capture Workflow
After the capture sessions, we confirmed the production workflow and divided the remaining tasks:
- AVI – Model the laboratory set and compile the process video
- Adarsh – Create the MetaHuman humanoid and process mocap data in Unreal
- Vano (me) – Model the coffee shop environment
- Elsa & Issa – Animation work and importing mocap data onto the mannequin
Reflection
These sessions helped us understand both the technical and performative aspects of motion capture. Working directly with actors and equipment gave us a clearer idea of how performance translates into digital animation.