Mocap: meaning, definitions and examples

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mocap

 

[ ˈmoʊ.kæp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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.