Train in one of the most thrilling performance media – and learn not just how to ‘do mocap’, but how to ‘do it well’. Captivate brings you the only independent motion capture training courses in Australia.
This intensive is part of our OPEN STREAM training pathway, and is created for all levels of experience.
What is it?
This is an action-packed two-day course, which throws you right into the craft of performing for Performance Capture and Motion Capture.
Performance Capture and Motion Capture are used commonly across the film and tv industries world-wide. However despite its wide use, it is still a medium that most actors have not had the chance to work in.
This workshop will throw you into first-hand experience working for mocap: how the technology works, how a mocap shoot runs, what may be expected of an actor during a shoot and how we curate our best work. We will delve into key elements such as studio protocols, movement concepts, physical story-telling and creature creation, and explore these through common industry contexts such as animated scenes and gaming.
Each day includes focused workshop sessions out of the mocap volume, followed by vital time in mocap suit and in the volume where you can apply the skills you have developed. It will be active, it will be energetic and it will be exhilarating.
By the end of the workshop you will have thorough familiarity with the tech and how you interact with it. You will be industry-ready to step into a shoot and deliver high-quality material. And, you will have had two days stretching out all aspects of your performance as a human, animal or creature, in a virtual animated world.
When is it?
Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th December 2026.
9:30am to 5:30pm
Where is it?
Centre for Transformative Media Technologies
Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn
EN Building, John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
Who is it for?
This workshop is ideal for performers from a range of backgrounds: actors, musical theatre performers, opera performers, stunt performers, dancers; as well as those with a particular ‘special skill’ such as martial arts, acrobatics, elite sports etc. We will both encourage you to utilise your preexisting strengths as well as explore new performance skills.
As such we cater for all levels of experience, ability and fitness. Having said that, mocap performance can be very energy-demanding – so the fitter you are, the more you can throw yourself into the a range of work.
Captivate advocates for diverse and equitable work- and learning-spaces. If you have any concerns, questions or requests for support of any kind please get in touch with us.
How much is it?
- EARLY BIRD: $675 +GST (closes 1st Oct 2026)
- CONCESSION: $695 +GST
- STANDARD: $735+GST
A Min. 50% deposit is required for registration.
How do I register and get a spot?
This course is now SOLD OUT and we are taking waiting list places. If you register on the list we will notify you as soon as a place is available. We will also reach out to you with first refusal for a place on our next workshop in 2027.
Captivate actively supports diverse and equitable work and learning spaces. If you have any concerns or questions please reach out.
meet the team
your tutors
Lyndall Grant (she/her): TUTOR
Lyndall is a Fight Director, Movement Director, actor and Motion Capture Specialist who works in Australia and Internationally for stage and screen.
Josh Bell (he/him): ASSISTANT TUTOR
Josh Bell is an associate fight director for Captivate, actor and theatre-maker based in Melbourne.