This 15-hour course will introduce learners to the role of animation in virtual production with a focus on live and offline character integration. Virtual reality will feature in this course, providing learners the opportunity to grasp the concept of embodied performance, and allowing them to consider alternate forms of media delivery.
The course will be delivered in a hybrid model with live online tutorials via Zoom (Thursdays from 6 - 8 pm), online asynchronous assignments and an in-person, four-hour session in a film studio. The studio, located on the Capilano University main campus, is bookable on weekends (Saturday & Sunday) only.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Describe the function of a motion capture studio in relation to character performance
- Implement active and passive marker techniques for the purposes of acquiring motion data
- Record, manage and output takes of capture data from a studio capture floor
- Communicate acting direction to acting talent
- Implement rigid body elements utilizing active and passive markers
- Construct blueprints with the aim of capturing real-time avatar performance in context with environments
- Prepare a final project shot that incorporates character driven performance
Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Motion Capture Studios
Module 2: Preparing 3D Characters for Game Engine Integration
Module 3: Blueprints for Character Work
Module 4: Active and Passive Markers and Props, Obstacles
Module 5: Final Project
Evaluation Method
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites
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Required Materials
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Registration
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Oct 31 – Nov 16 2022
Online
$520
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