Mocap: meaning, definitions and examples

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mocap

[ ˈmoʊ.kæp ]

Noun

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motion capture technology

Motion capture, also known as mocap, is a technique used in computer animation and filmmaking to record the movements of actors, objects, or characters. It involves placing special markers on the subject's body and tracking these markers with cameras to create realistic animations.

Synonyms

motion tracking, performance capture.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
mocap	This term is a shorthand for 'motion capture' and is often used in informal conversations within the industry. The studio invested in new mocap technology for their latest game
motion tracking	Usually refers to the broader technology used in motion capture and other applications, such as virtual reality or video games. It highlights the aspect of tracking movements rather than capturing performances. Motion tracking is essential for creating immersive VR experiences
performance capture	Specifically refers to the capture of an actor's full performance, including facial expressions and body movements. Often used in the film and gaming industry. The performance capture in the latest movie made the characters' expressions incredibly realistic

Word

Description / Examples

mocap

This term is a shorthand for 'motion capture' and is often used in informal conversations within the industry.

The studio invested in new mocap technology for their latest game

motion tracking

Usually refers to the broader technology used in motion capture and other applications, such as virtual reality or video games. It highlights the aspect of tracking movements rather than capturing performances.

Motion tracking is essential for creating immersive VR experiences

performance capture

Specifically refers to the capture of an actor's full performance, including facial expressions and body movements. Often used in the film and gaming industry.

The performance capture in the latest movie made the characters' expressions incredibly realistic

Examples of usage

Many blockbuster movies use mocap technology to bring CGI characters to life.
Video game developers rely on mocap to create lifelike movements for in-game characters.

Translations

Translations of the word "mocap" in other languages:

🇵🇹 captura de movimento

🇮🇳 मूवमेंट कैप्चर

🇩🇪 Bewegungserfassung

🇮🇩 penangkapan gerak

🇺🇦 захоплення руху

🇵🇱 przechwytywanie ruchu

🇯🇵 モーションキャプチャー

🇫🇷 capture de mouvement

🇪🇸 captura de movimiento

🇹🇷 hareket yakalama

🇰🇷 모션 캡처

🇸🇦 التقاط الحركة

🇨🇿 zachycení pohybu

🇸🇰 zachytávanie pohybu

🇨🇳 动作捕捉

🇸🇮 zajem gibanja

🇮🇸 hreyfingarnám

🇰🇿 қозғалысты түсіру

🇬🇪 მოძრაობის დაჭერა

🇦🇿 hərəkətin tutulması

🇲🇽 captura de movimiento

Etymology

The term 'mocap' originated in the entertainment industry in the 1980s, with the development of computer-generated imagery (CGI) and the need for realistic movement in animations. It quickly became a staple in filmmaking, video game development, and virtual reality applications.