Saikarthik

There’s something fascinating about watching characters come to life before they even exist on screen. That’s exactly what happened during a recent motion capture shoot at Apple Arts Studios — a space where performance meets technology in the most seamless way.

This project was all about collaboration. Working alongside PB Casting Studio, we had actors who didn’t just perform… they became their characters. Every movement, every expression, every subtle gesture translated beautifully into motion capture animation, making the entire performance capture process feel incredibly real.

Inside our motion capture studio India, the setup was powered by Vicon motion capture, capturing not just body movement but also facial motion capture and even finger details. It’s this level of precision that transforms a simple shoot into a full performance capture studio experience.

And honestly? That’s where the magic happens.

Because whether it’s motion capture for films or motion capture for gaming, it’s never just about the tech. It’s about the people behind it — the actors, the directors, the team — all working together to create something believable.

As a mocap studio, we focus on making sure every bit of data is clean, expressive, and ready for production. From raw performance to final output, everything is built for modern workflows like virtual production and high-end storytelling.

India’s motion capture space is evolving fast, and being part of that journey is exciting. More stories, more characters, more worlds — all starting from a performance in a studio.

And this is just the beginning

A recent facial motion capture test demonstrated how a single recorded facial performance can be reused across multiple MetaHuman characters inside Unreal Engine, creating a scalable workflow for cinematic motion capture, motion capture animation, and digital human motion capture.

Using advanced facial motion capture and MetaHuman facial capture techniques, the same actor performance was applied to several different MetaHuman characters while maintaining identical emotion, timing, and facial detail. This approach is highly valuable for motion capture for films, motion capture for gaming, motion capture for cinematic animation, and performance capture for games where multiple digital characters must react consistently.

The test was created inside a production motion capture studio using Unreal Engine motion capture and high-fidelity facial performance capture tools. One facial recording was transferred across multiple MetaHuman characters, showing how a full performance capture pipeline can accelerate motion capture for film production, motion capture for VFX, motion capture for animation, and motion capture for virtual production.

The workflow uses facial mocap India pipelines with Vicon motion capture, Technoprops facial capture, Faceware facial capture, and Unreal Engine motion capture to create realistic facial movement. By reusing a single capture, production teams can generate multiple character performances without repeating the recording session, making it ideal for AAA game motion capture, feature film motion capture, virtual human capture, and real-time motion capture.

This type of workflow is especially useful for studios working on motion capture India projects, performance capture for film, motion capture for game development, and motion capture studio India pipelines that require many characters with identical emotional beats. A single actor performance can quickly become a library of digital performances for different characters, helping teams produce synthetic motion data, AI motion capture data, AI animation datasets, and motion capture for AI training.

Apple Arts Studios in Hyderabad continues to expand this process through studio and on-location motion capture, combining a mocap studio India pipeline with India’s largest motion capture infrastructure. The facility operates as a motion capture studio Hyderabad and performance capture studio equipped for both cinematic and gaming projects.

The studio includes a 127 camera motion capture system with 127 motion capture cameras supporting both studio-based capture and large-scale deployable volumes. The main Studio System uses Vicon motion capture with stage dimensions of 30 ft × 30 ft × 10 ft, while larger production-scale motion capture environments can be deployed depending on project requirements.

Capture volumes can be configured approximately up to 70 ft × 60 ft × 25 ft, 60 ft × 60 ft × 30 ft, 100 ft × 70 ft × 30 ft, and up to 120 ft × 200 ft × 35 ft. This allows the motion capture studio India pipeline to support everything from facial motion capture and motion capture technology tests to large-scale action sequences, performance capture, and full-body motion capture for films and games.

As one of the largest motion capture studio India facilities and a full performance capture studio, Apple Arts Studios supports motion capture Hyderabad, motion capture India Hyderabad, motion capture Mumbai, motion capture Chennai, motion capture Bangalore, and motion capture Delhi productions through both studio and deployable systems.

Location: Hyderabad, India

We recently had the opportunity to welcome renowned action director Karthi to Apple Arts Studios’ motion capture facility in Hyderabad.

Known for his work on films like Pushpa 2, Baahubali, and Kalki 2898 AD, Karthi’s visit sparked an exciting discussion about how motion capture is transforming action choreography in modern filmmaking.

Capturing action in motion at Apple Arts Studios

Rethinking Action with Motion Capture

Today’s action films require precision, speed, and realism. Motion capture technology allows filmmakers to capture real performances and translate them into digital animation data.

At Apple Arts Studios, our motion capture stage uses OptiTrack Prime X22 cameras, which track body movements with incredible accuracy. This enables us to capture stunts, combat choreography, and dynamic motion sequences that can later be used in films, games, and visual effects productions.

During the visit, we demonstrated how real-time data visualization helps directors and VFX teams refine action scenes and experiment with choreography before the final shoot.

Realistic stunt choreography recorded at Apple Arts Studios

How Motion Capture Enhances Action Scenes

At Apple Arts Studios, we specialize in full-performance capture workflows, including:

Stunt performance capture for action films and cinematic sequences

Animation retargeting and motion cleanup for digital characters

Facial capture to record expressions and emotional performances

Real-time previews using Unreal Engine

These tools help filmmakers visualize action sequences earlier in production and improve creative decision-making.

Capturing facial performances with precision motion capture

Motion Capture and the Future of Indian Cinema

According to Karthi, motion capture is becoming increasingly important for designing complex action sequences and blending live-action with digital effects.

As Indian films continue to grow in scale and visual ambition, motion capture will play a major role in creating high-quality action scenes that match global cinematic standards.

Driving innovation in motion capture technology in India

Driving Innovation in Motion Capture

At Apple Arts Studios, we continue working with filmmakers, VFX teams, and creative professionals to expand the possibilities of motion capture technology in India.