Motion Capture Undergraduate Research Assistant - Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy


The Motion Capture Undergraduate Research Assistant works closely with the Motion Capture Engineer in the capture, cleanup, and processing of high quality 3d motion capture data for both real time in a game animation and pre-rendered cinematics. In addition, assistance in research and documentation on best practices for motion capture when not occupied by Mocap duties.

Project Dates

Start Date: 1/6/2025 - End Date: 4/25/2025

Students Needed

Type of Project

Individual or team

Student Responsibilities

Responsibilities: • Assisting with research on virtual production and motion capture. • Organizing mocap .fbx inventory. • Ongoing care and upkeep of mocap tracking objects. • Assist with setup and calibration of motion capture system. • Become versed Vicon motion capture system and Shogun software • Aid motion capture in day-to-day onset activities· • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. • Ability to work cross departmentally and effectively communicate to support systems/feature development. • A positive attitude and a desire to bring new ideas to the team.

Time Commitment

10 hours hour(s)

Student Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel • Working ability with Windows computers

Interested in Working With the Following Programs

For EXCEL URE Students Only

Additional Notes

This position is located in the downtown campus at the Florida Interactive Entertainment Academy and is in the Digital Media research category (not listed above)

Position Overview

  • Date Posted: 09-13-2024
  • Location:
    • Orlando (Downtown)
  • Paid: Maybe