Actors who want to work in games: I get asked 'how?' a lot. Many think they need to be 'trained' in motion capture first. This is not true. We look for the right actor or actress for the role. Just like everything else.
I'm more often than not working with actors who've not been in a mocap studio before and it has never ever caused a problem.
However, it's often the case that actors who do theatre land the roles, by virtue of being familiar with being a little more expressive physically and facially. Animation requires this. It doesn't require exaggeration though.
Of course, this is a generalisation. Screen actors also land the roles when they're comfortable with this too.
It is always best to be fully off-book for a game mocap audition. As the character won't be holding a script (probably). So that way, the clients can see your full, unhindered physical performance.
For a mocap audition, you will be most likely asked to perform the scene fully, on your feet, playing out stage directions etc. It's a good idea to come dressed close to the character art if you've been sent it.
I hope this helps answer some #game #mocap #performancecapture questions!
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