Motion Capture

Motion capture, motion tracking or mocap are terms used to describe the process of recording movement and translating that movement on to a digital model. It is used in military entertainment, sports, and medical applications, and for validation of computer vision and robotics In film-making, it refers to recording actions of human actors, and using that information to animate digital character models in 2D or 3D computer animation. When it includes face and fingers or captures subtle expressions, it is often referred to as performance capture.