Motion Capture for Performance
Location
In Person, LAMDA
Course Fee
£490
(10% discount for LAMDA alumni)
Entry Requirements
No experience required, 18+
Course Dates
Tuesday 20 and Wednesday 21 October 2026
Thursday 22 and Friday 23 October 2026
Course Duration and Times
2 Days, 9:30am – 5:30pm
Booking Deadline
Tuesday 6 October at 11:59pm (BST)
Explore the possibilities of performance and technical capture.
About the course
Our Motion Capture for Performance course is ideal for actors and performers interested in working in games, animation and virtual production. This artist-led, intensive two-day course combines LAMDA’s movement and acting techniques with hands-on experience with cutting-edge motion capture technology.
Using LAMDA’s state-of-the-art MOCAP facilities, you’ll discover how to create embodied and immersive performances for Motion Capture. It’s an exciting opportunity for performers and creators to familiarise themselves with the fast-growing motion capture sector.
On Day 1, you will explore rehearsal and technique, while on Day 2, you’ll get ‘suited up’ to experience practical volume capture, and review basic post-capture workflows.
What will I learn?
In this highly practical two-day course, participants will work in LAMDA’s 30-camera MOCAP studio.
During your time on the course, you will:
- Receive an immersive introduction to the basics of character creation, idles and walk cycles.
- Understand motion capture terminology and the creative pipeline required for Motion Capture projects.
- Tailor performances for digital characters and create fully embodied and immersive performances to drive digital avatars.
- Learn how to work practically inside a motion capture vault, including being ‘suited up’ on Day 2.
Is this course for me?
No previous experience of working with Motion Capture is necessary to take part, but to get the most out of this course, you should have some performance or performance-adjacent experience.
This is a mixed level course, meaning participants will have a range of experiences.
View all entry requirements, including age and experience level, below.
Frequently asked questions
Need to ask a question? View our FAQ’s page or contact our Short Courses team on [email protected].
The tutor is to be confirmed. Please note that from time to time we may need to change the advertised tutor due to availability. In these instances, we will always replace the tutor with an alternative LAMDA tutor or associate
We are committed to making our MOCAP course as accessible and inclusive as possible and encourage participants to contact the course team before booking to discuss any access requirements or adjustments they may need. As MOCAP involves specialist wearable equipment and movement-based activities, there may be practical limitations on the adjustments or alternatives we can provide.
We will consider all access requirements carefully and, where possible, work with you to identify reasonable and practical ways to support your participation.
We welcome a conversation about your needs and if you would like to contact us to discuss this further, please email [email protected]
This course is for participants aged 18+.
In order to train on this course, you should have a level of English that is approximately IELTS 6.0 or equivalent English Language experience.
You can test your level using the Cambridge English Language Assessment or the CEFR’s Self-Assessment Table. B2 Proficiency is roughly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Short Courses team on [email protected]
Book for this course through LAMDA directly. We advise you to apply early as places are limited.
Course Fee: £490
Application Fee: None
Alumni Discount
LAMDA alumni should book by first contacting [email protected], who will provide you with an individual link to begin your application. Learn more below.
Payment
When booking for this course, you will be asked to pay the full course fee upfront. Click ‘Book Now’ on this page to begin your booking.
If you meet the eligibility criteria and if spaces remain available, you will be offered a place on the course. If you’re not eligible for this course, you’ll be contacted by our Admissions Team and will be offered a place on another relevant course or refunded the course fee.
Places on this course are offered on a first come, first served basis, and we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure a space on the course.
If you’d like to discuss the course and eligibility criteria with our Admissions Team, please get in touch.
LAMDA alumni can access a 10% discount on the total cost of the booking.
To access this LAMDA alumni discount, email us at [email protected]including the below information, and we’ll provide a bespoke application link:
- Full name
- Year of LAMDA graduation
- Your LAMDA course
- How many Actor Refresh classes you wish to apply for
- Which Actor Refresh classes you wish to apply for
Please read our terms and conditions below for information about our cancellation / refund policy.
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