Research & APA

 Matt. (2022, November 19). What is motion capture (Mo-Cap): The definitive guide . Filmmaking Lifestyle. https://filmlifestyle.com/what-is-motion-capture/

This article discusses how motion capture has evolved throughout the years and what it is primarily used for. It gives a general definition of the technology and explains how it is used interchangeably with 3D scanning. The author goes into detail about how the technology itself works and how actors can be transformed into characters. An example he uses is Gollum from the Lord of the Rings movies. He also lists the pros of using mo-cap in film and videogames. 

Council, N. D. (2022, October 14). Redpill Lab launches new product to make motion capture more accessible. PR Newswire: press release distribution, targeting, monitoring and marketing. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/redpill-lab-launches-new-product-to-make-motion-capture-more-accessible-301649316.html 

This article discusses a company making mo-cap more accessible to users. The technology, RedPill Go, captures movements of the actors and converts voice into 3D facial expressions in real time. It also examines the future, and where this Taiwanese company plans to evolve. The main takeaways from this development were the low cost aspects and how users don't have to wear devices.