Open Call: Motion Capture Workshops

Gossamer Fog is inviting artists to apply to attend a specialist 1-2-1 day long workshop (8 hrs with breaks), where they will gain knowledge and skills in motion capture technology, using Unreal Engine and a Rokoko motion capture suit.

We will be selecting three artists for this unique opportunity to work with Gossamer Fog Director and artist Samuel Capps, each having their own dedicated time to explore the possibilities of motion capture within their own practice.

Each selected artist will receive an £100 fee, and will receive an animation file or files from the motion capture session to take away and use for their own projects.

During the workshop artists will learn about certain workflows when working with motion capture technology including pipelines into Unreal Engine 5. Artists will have the chance to record full body capture using a Rokoko Smartsuit set up including gloves with finger tracking and full facial mocap, with the opportunity to get advice and feedback on the projects they are developing or plan to develop. Artists do not have to use the full body tracking if they do not wish to, or it is not suited for what they want to do - for instance only facial mocap could be recorded for a video work that only shows a head, or only hand movements recorded for an interactive project that only shows hands etc.

Gossamer Fog is interested in applications from artists working in unreal (blender/unity and other workflows may be considered), performers who would like to capture their performance and who are planning on working with virtual environments with collaborators using unreal engine.

You are not required to have any experience using these technologies, however it would be beneficial. We are also open to applications from performance only artists, contemporary dancers etc… who would like to take their practice into the digital realm.

Collaborators are welcome to join if you are involved in a collaborative project, (please note however that the £100 fee is for each session, not all collaborators).

Workshops will take place between 06 May to 16 May 2024 at Gossamer Fog, London. Applicants have the opportunity to select preferred date/s in the application form.

Eligibility
This opportunity is open to artists, performers and creative technologists
You must be able to attend the workshop in London for a full day for one of the dates listed above
We encourage applications from those from low-socioeconomic, BAME, LGTBQ+ and other underrepresented backgrounds.


Criteria
Have an interest and basic understanding of Unreal Engine and motion capture.
Are currently developing, or planning to develop a project using these technologies.
Would benefit from further guidance and support towards implementing motion capture.
Would like to capture certain movements/performances as animations which can be added to their own virtual characters/3D models.
Have a specific plan for what they want to capture and achieve throughout the workshop.
Workshop participants are not required to bring their own unreal engine level/virtual environment to the session.


Submission
Application form

Deadline 1st May, 2024 23:59 BST

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the open call on the 2nd May, 2024

If you have any questions regarding your application please email: info@gossamerfog.com



Supported by Arts Council England