motion capture

noun

: a technology for digitally recording specific movements of a person (such as an actor) and translating them into computer-animated images

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While the walkout persisted, video game performers weren’t allowed to provide any services — such as acting, singing, stunts, motion capture, background and stand-in work — to struck games. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025 When not appearing on Grey's Anatomy, Luddington has done voice work as Lara Croft in the Tomb Raider videogames and even did motion capture for the character. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 27 Mar. 2025 That breakdancing was performed by using motion capture on an actual dancer. Billboard Japan, Billboard, 2 June 2025 Final elements like voice and motion capture are layered in to match actor performances. Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for motion capture

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First Known Use

1992, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of motion capture was in 1992

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“Motion capture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motion%20capture. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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