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Motion capture Asia (mocap) is a rapidly growing field that has many applications in many countries. Mocap converts an entertainer’s facial and body gestures into a digital format in all of its components. This data is then used to map out the subject’s on-screen gestures for editing and development. You’ve probably seen a mocap in motion if you’ve played a 3D video game or watched an animated movie in the past few years. What about it in Vietnam?
About Motion Capture
The method of capturing the movement of objects and people is called motion capture. This technology was developed for gait analysis in the life sciences, but it is also commonly used by VFX production companies, sports coaches, neuroscientists, as well as analysis and computer vision correction and robotics.
In the larger business of animation and analytics, motion capture technology plays an important role. When this is combined with powerful back-end programming and powerful artistic graphics, the results are even more remarkable and far-reaching. Despite the fact that technology has evolved over the decades, there is still room to improve the realism and perceived performance of motion capture systems.
However, due to the cost and time savings it offers, as well as the improvements in image quality, motion capture artists will greatly benefit from these devices for years to come. According to Mordor Intelligence, the global 3D motion capture market (later known as market research) is valued at $157.8 million in 2020 and is expected to reach $311.12 million in 2026, growing at a rapid pace. CAGR is 12.12% during the forecast period (2021 – 2026).
With many new products launched in the past three years, the market for 3D motion capture systems is exploding. These developments are driven by constant innovation in the market to provide high quality, accurate, portable, and affordable motion capture.
Applications of motion capture Asia in the animation industry
Filmmaking is a medium that relies heavily on human activities, such as facial expressions and various body movements. The benefits of motion capture are not surprising, especially in animated films. When it comes to human movement, animators want to be as realistic as possible. It is capable of capturing even the smallest facial expressions or hand gestures using motion capture. Motion capture is also used in the creation of video games.
Every time a new version of your favorite game is released, you can see how the process has progressed; The characters are smoother and their actions are more natural. That’s how easily this stage progresses.
In addition, this technology is also applied in some other industries:
- Healthcare
Motion capture devices will become much more common as they become more accessible, with the potential to provide significant benefits in areas such as disease prevention.
Local hospitals and medical professionals will be able to use mocap technology to provide patients with tests that can predict injury risk over time when more reliable systems are in place. They aid in the diagnosis and treatment of physical conditions in healthcare and clinical settings, for example, by assessing a patient’s motor activity or analyzing previous records to see whether the treatment is delivering the intended results.
- Sports
A motion capture system is used in sports to evaluate all player activities. Athletes, coaches, academics, and clinicians are all intrigued by physical limitations and optimal mobility. They can learn more about procedures and how to prevent injury using motion capture. It can also be used to enhance a player’s skills to produce better results in a variety of sports.
- Biomechanics
Motion capture is a technique that uses mechanisms to analyze the form and composition of biological processes such as animals, humans, organs, plants, and tissues.
Vietnamese – A potential market of Motion Capture Asia
On April 5, 2019, in Hanoi, Animost – Vietnam’s 3D animation production studio introduced the Real-time Motion Capture service. With Motion Capture, products such as movies, games, and educational programs will be presented in a diverse and easier way. Hollywood blockbusters such as Avatar, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Warcraft, and most recently Alita are successful thanks to the great contribution of Motion Capture technology.
Many Motion Capture Asia studios in countries such as Korea, Japan, China, … have achieved great success in the content creation and information business markets. Investors from Korea, China, and Japan – the forerunners in this field are turning to the Vietnamese market because they realize there is a lot of potential for Motion Capture Asia to develop here.
The content creation market in Vietnam is increasingly booming with diverse forms. This is also a fertile ground for studios using Motion Capture technology.
Early seeing the potential from the Vietnamese market, Animost Studio decided to cooperate with Jackstree – an animation production company in Korea to develop entertainment products based on Motion Capture technology in Vietnam. This cooperation is expected to be a big “push” for Vietnam’s 3D animation industry in the future.
For more information about motion capture: Pros and Cons of Motion capture? The development of Motion capture Asia
Conclusion
Above is some information about Motion capture Asia, its applications as well as its development potential in the Vietnamese market. In addition to information about technologies in animation, at Animost Studio you can find a lot of information about the animation industry in general. Please leave a comment if you have any questions.
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