#facialcapture

Creating believable digital characters today is no longer just about animation—it’s about capturing real human emotion. From films to gaming and VFX, the demand for high-quality facial motion capture and digital human motion capture is growing rapidly.

At Apple Arts Studios, known as one of the largest motion capture studio in India, we recently explored this through a live demonstration using Technoprops facial capture with stereo Head Mounted Cameras (HMC).

Capturing Real Expressions in Real Time

In this demo, a performer delivered dialogue in Hindi while wearing a Technoprops HMC system. Every subtle movement—lip sync, eye motion, and micro-expressions—was captured and translated into a digital character.

This is where performance capture becomes powerful. It’s not just tracking movement, but preserving the original performance for:

Motion capture for films 

Motion capture for VFX 

Motion capture for gaming 

Cinematic motion capture and animation

The result feels natural because it is natural—driven by real human performance.

High-Fidelity Facial Capture Technology

Using Technoprops facial capture, our pipeline ensures:

Accurate facial motion capture and expression tracking

Natural lip-sync for dialogue-driven scenes

High-quality animation for feature film motion capture 

Realistic digital doubles for complex VFX shots

Combined with our Vicon motion capture system, this creates a complete performance capture studio workflow—body, face, and fingers.

Real-Time Workflows with Unreal Engine

To speed up production, we integrate Unreal Engine motion capture into our pipeline.

With MetaHuman facial capture and real-time visualization:

Directors can review performances instantly

Teams can iterate faster during shoots

Workflows align perfectly with motion capture for virtual production 

This is especially useful for modern filmmaking and AAA game motion capture pipelines.

AI-Ready Motion Capture Data

Beyond production, our pipeline also supports next-generation workflows:

AI motion capture data 

Synthetic motion data 

AI animation datasets 

Virtual human capture 

These datasets are increasingly used for training AI systems and building scalable digital characters.

Motion Capture Infrastructure at Scale

What sets Apple Arts Studios apart is the scale of our setup.

We operate one of the most advanced motion capture studio India infrastructures, with:

127 motion capture cameras 

Full motion capture animation capabilities (body, face, fingers, multi-actor capture)

Studio Setup (Vicon Vero 2.2 Mocap Studio in Hyderabad)

Stage Dimensions: 30 ft × 30 ft × 10 ft 

Ideal for controlled cinematic motion capture and performance capture for films, games & VFX in India 

Large-Scale & On-Location Capture (OptiTrack)

Extended Capture Volume Capability

Depending on production requirements, we can scale up to:

70 ft × 60 ft × 25 ft 

60 ft × 60 ft × 30 ft 

100 ft × 70 ft × 30 ft 

Up to 120 ft × 200 ft × 35 ft 

This flexibility makes us a high-end motion capture studio capable of handling everything from studio shoots to large-scale productions.

Applications Across Films, Games & VFX

Our motion capture services in India support:

Digital doubles for films and action sequences

Motion capture for film production and VFX-heavy scenes

Motion capture for gaming and cinematic animation

Motion capture for virtual production and previs

From Hyderabad to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Delhi, we work with production teams across India.

Bringing Digital Characters to Life

At its core, motion capture technology is about preserving human performance.

By combining Technoprops HMC, Vicon motion capture, and real-time pipelines, Apple Arts Studios helps creators achieve realistic, emotionally driven digital characters.

With over 14+ years of expertise, we continue to deliver production-ready motion capture services for films, games, animation, and VFX.

Final Note

As the demand for real-time motion capture and digital humans continues to grow, the focus is shifting toward accuracy, speed, and scalability.

At Apple Arts Studios, we’re building that future—where performances are captured once and brought to life anywhere.

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Digital character fidelity is no longer just about high-poly meshes; it’s about the truth of the performance. At Apple Arts Studios, we have officially integrated the Technoprops Stereo HMC to ensure every nuance is preserved from the stage to the screen.

1.Cinematic Data Acquisition

At the heart of our workflow is "Cinematic Capture." Using dual-camera stereo vision, we don't just record the surface; we record the volume and depth of the actor's facial performance. This setup ensures that we capture the soul of the character in every frame.

2. High-Fidelity Performance Rigs

We prioritize the synergy between "Real Faces" and high-end hardware. Our specialized HMC rigs are designed for stability and precision, allowing our performers at Apple Arts Studios to deliver powerful emotions without technical limitations.

3. Tracking Every Micro-Expression

The phrase "Every movement recorded" is our benchmark. From the subtle twitch of a lip to the intense gaze of a protagonist, our stereo sensors track 3D coordinates in real-time, providing a dense data cloud that minimizes post-production artifacts.

4. Stress-Testing the Limits

True performance often happens in extremes. Whether it’s a battle cry or a moment of pure terror, our technology maintains tracking integrity under high-intensity movements, ensuring that the raw energy of the actor is never lost.

5. From Raw to Real: The Final Result

The journey from "Raw to Real" is where our expertise shines. By mapping high-precision HMC data onto MetaHuman and custom character rigs, Apple Arts Studios delivers AAA-grade facial animation that stands on par with global standards.

At Apple Arts Studios, we believe motion capture should adapt to your story—not the other way around. That’s why we’ve combined two powerful mocap systems:

✨ Vicon (In-Studio Mocap) – delivering high-precision performance capture for cinematic animation, AAA games, and virtual production.

✨ OptiTrack (Mobile Mocap) – a portable mocap system that travels with you, enabling capture on-location for outdoor shoots, live sets, or unique environments.

This dual motion capture setup gives directors, animators, and creators in India the best of both worlds—studio-grade precision + on-location flexibility.

Why It Matters

🎭 Full Performance Capture – body, face, fingers, and props. 👀 Real-Time Preview – see your characters move in Unreal Engine instantly. 🌍 Scalable Pipelines – from indie projects to AAA productions. 🚚 Anywhere in India – Hyderabad-based with full mobile setups. 🎞️ Post-Processing – clean, animation-ready data for films, games, and VFX.

Recent Upgrade 🚀

We’ve integrated Vicon Vero 2.2 cameras with OptiTrack PrimeX22, making our studio one of the most advanced in India.

High-precision studio shoots for films & games.

Mobile mocap for outdoor or on-set capture.

Optimized pipelines for Unreal Engine + Virtual Production.

Where You’ll See It

🎥 Feature Films & Cinematic Animation 🎮 Gaming & Interactive Media 📽️ Virtual Production & Previz 🧑‍💻 Digital Humans & VFX-heavy projects

Why Choose Apple Arts Studios?

With 14+ years of expertise and projects across 18+ countries, we deliver: ✅ Cinematic motion capture for films & games ✅ MetaHuman & real-time animation ✅ VR/AR-ready motion pipelines ✅ Seamless capture-to-delivery workflow

We’re not just a studio—we’re your creative motion partner.

Apple Arts Studios is India’s leading motion capture studio, offering state-of-the-art motion capture services for gaming, animation, and film industries. With expertise in facial capture, performance capture, and post-processing, we bring stories to life with unmatched precision.

India’s Most Advanced Motion Capture Facility

Our motion capture studio in Hyderabad is equipped with OptiTrack Prime X22 cameras, ensuring high-fidelity capture for AAA games, feature films, and virtual production. We specialize in full performance capture, integrating body motion capture, facial motion capture, and finger motion capture for lifelike results.

OptiTrack Prime X22: Precision Redefined

The OptiTrack Prime X22 system delivers high-precision motion capture, making it ideal for quadruped motion capture and complex animations. Our advanced workflows ensure seamless data cleanup and retargeting.

Facial Capture: Authentic Emotions

Our facial capture systems record even the subtlest expressions, ensuring characters convey authentic emotions. This is crucial for motion capture for Indian cinema and Bollywood motion capture.

V Cam and Virtual Scouting: Innovating Production

With V Cam technology, directors can visualize scenes in real-time, while virtual scouting helps plan shots and set designs efficiently. These tools are essential for motion capture for virtual production.

A Trusted Partner in Motion Capture

With over 14 years of experience, Apple Arts Studios is a trusted name in motion capture for films and motion capture for gaming. Our commitment to quality has made us a leader in Indian VFX studios with motion capture.

Bring Your Vision to Life

From full-performance capture to post-processing, we provide the tools and expertise to elevate your project.

Contact Us Today

20180903-1114

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