This semester’s studies and research have provided me with a new perspective on the interplay between motion capture and traditional keyframe animation. I first thought that by studying motion capture, I could save a great deal of time in animation, which is why I decided to study the topic in the first place.
After reading some literature and understanding the practicalities of the situation, I realized that although motion capture can save a great deal of time in the production of animation, there are several production processes that must be carried out to ensure that the character’s movements are accurate and of high quality, which cannot be accomplished by only exporting motion data.
This semester has also provided me with a general understanding of writing an academic report, which was a significant challenge for me because I had rarely completed this type of academic assignment in the past.