Mocap

Motion capture (mocap or mo-cap) is the process of recording high-resolution movement of objects or people into a computer system. It is used in entertainment, sports, medical applications, and the metaverse.

In films, television shows, video games, and metaverse experiences, motion capture records actions of human actors and uses that information to animate digital character models in 2D or 3D computer animation. When it includes face and fingers or captures subtle expressions or voices, it is often referred to as performance capture.

Platforms like Kinetix democratize the creation of character animations, allowing individual creators to capture movement and make their avatar animations available through marketplaces.