-
Suitable for
Mixed, age 18+
-
Dates
Monday 5 – Friday 9 August, 2024
-
Tuition
Full-time
-
Location
Downside Road, Bristol & CAMERA Motion Capture Studio Bath
-
Cost
£590
Overview
The intensive, 5-day Acting for Motion Capture course has been designed as a practical exploration of the technical demands, professional expectations and functional operations of a full performance capture shoot. This course will further your skills and knowledge to succeed in one of the fastest growing sectors of the performance industries.
ⓘ Book and save! Many of our short course students choose to book consecutive week-long courses to design their own unique summer programme. Book two acting courses for a 5% discount, three acting courses for a 10% discount, or all four acting courses for a 15% discount (saving £345). Find out more about Acting for Contemporary Theatre, Acting for Camera, and Mastering Shakespeare. Discounts are applied automatically at the checkout.
Highlights
• Familiarise yourself with basic principles, technology, suits, head-mounted cameras and functions of all the hardware behind a professional motion capture shoot;
• Arm yourself with practical knowledge, terminology and performance styles needed as professional actors from a business perspective;
• Prepare to take on a motion capture audition or job, having gained practical experience by working with industry professionals.
This is a full-time, five-day course, running from 09:30 to 17:00. Monday, Tuesday and Friday will be taught in our studios at Downside Road. Wednesday and Thursday will be taught at CAMERA Motion Capture Studio, Bath.
Course Leaders
Joshua Archer is a working Cinematics & Narrative director
Jessica Jefferies (CDA, CDG) is a Casting Director, who specialises in casting for video games, animation, film and XR
They have previously worked with Disney, Pixeltoys, Guerrilla, Creative Assembly, Maze Theory, Cloud Imperium, Ninja Theory, Axis Studios, Moonbug Entertainment, NETFLIX, RADA, The Imaginarium Studios, East 15 Acting School, Framestore, University of Portsmouth, Future of Storytelling, Relic, Reflectoe, Rocksteady, Meta, GamesWorkshop and Saber.
-
Short Courses Refund Policy
If you wish to cancel your place on the course, you will receive a full refund if you notify the school at least 7 days prior to the start of the course. For cancellations, contact [email protected]
-
Short Course Cancellation Policy
We will make all reasonable efforts to deliver a short course as outlined on our site and in any brochure or published material. However, we reserve the right to cancel a short course in case of events outside our control or if the course fails to meet a minimum number of participants. In the event that we cancel a course, we will inform participants who have booked a place via email at least 7 days prior to the start date. We will also provide a full refund of the course fee paid. Bristol Old Vic Theatre School cannot be held responsible for any expenses you incur due to such a cancellation.
-
UWE Accommodation Offering
Students training on a BOVTS summer course between 6 July and 27 August 2024 are eligible to book discounted accommodation between those dates at UWE Bristol’s Purdown View. Prices range between £150 – £179 per week. Please email [email protected], for the attention of Louise Edwards, for further information.
- Policies and Procedures
