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Course Title
Are you a performer interested in working with Motion Capture? Join us this summer for an intensive and practical two-day course. Working with leading MOCAP experts you will “suit up” and learn how to perform with the technology in our motion capture studio.
Course Outline
Day One
- An introduction to the medium and terminology used in motion capture volume through a series of immersive exercises
- “Suit up” in a workshop led by our two specialist tutors and learn how to work in a motion capture vault
- Become familiar with how your performance is recorded in a volume
Day Two
- An overview of character and script work, creating characters idles, walk cycles and how to portray characters for game productions
- An opportunity to perform a piece of text in the studio applying your new skills and knowledge of the medium
Course Fee - £575
Booking Information
Our courses are available on a first come, first served basis in order of payment.
To secure a place, please take the following steps:
- Read through our Terms and Conditions before booking
- Click on ‘Book your place’ above. Please make sure you are booking for the correct course and option (i.e. Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu if more than one option is available)
- Click ‘Select’ and follow the steps through to the completion of booking
- If your preferred dates are sold out, you can click ‘Join Waiting List’ and we will let you know if a place becomes available
This course is aimed at professional performers who are new to MOCAP and would like to build their experience in this area.
Students interested may include:
- Actors
- Dancers
- Graduates of performance courses
- Stunt artists.
- Supporting artist
| Days | Monday 12 August - Tuesday 13 August |
| Times | 10am - 5.30pm. All times listed are either GMT or GMT +1 (depending on the time of year). |
| Age | The minimum age is 18 on the first day of the course. There is no upper age limit. |
| Max. class size | 6 students |
| Course Delivery | All of the Summer Short Courses take place onsite at our Swiss Cottage campus in London. |
| International students | We welcome International Students to our courses, however please ensure you are on the correct visa. As our Summer Short Courses are classed as part-time, non-accredited short courses they are not eligible for a Tier 4 Student Visa however you may be eligible for a Short Term Study Visa. |
| Language requirements | Applicants must be confident speaking and reading English to a conversational level (IELTS score of 7.0 or equivalent). You may be expected to read texts/scripts that have advanced vocabulary. |
| Attendance | Due to the structure and the collaborative nature of the courses, full attendance is requested. |
| Refunds | We are able to offer a full refund up until 14 days before the course begins. After this, the course will become fully non-refundable. |
| Cancellations | Central reserves the right to cancel this course if we do not meet the minimum number of participants. In this instance, a full refund will be made to you. We are unable to refund any other costs you may have incurred. |
Alumni of undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses are eligible for 10% off this Artist Development course.
You will be able to claim the discount when offered a place on the course, by contacting [email protected].
Course Tutors
Tom Linden-McCarron is a specialist teacher in the medium of Motion Capture. Teaching at numerous drama schools and universities, Tom is a tutor as well as module leader of several mocap and new creative technology courses at Central Film School, Performers College, University of East London, East 15, Northampton University and The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
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