Rocking Turntables
Client: Freestyle Games / Activision
With a ever growing fan base and celebrity supporters including Jay-Z and Eminem, DJ Hero is uber cool franchise from the makers of Guitar Hero DLC and B-Boy, Freestyle Games.
Audiomotion worked with a cast of DJs, actors, musicians and dancers for the character sequences and ingame animation. Using advanced finger capture technology we were able to capture intricate scratching and mixing - reflecting the authenticity, style and attitude of each character.
Guitar Hero On The Download
Client: Freestyle / Activision
Audiomotion worked with Freestyle Games to provide the facial motion capture for the worldwide phenomenon that is Guitar Hero.
The facial animation was captured as part of World Tour DLC catalogue and features artist such as Steely Dan, The Pixies and Nirvana.
Harmonix Intro Rocks Out
Client: Passion Pictures / Harmonix
Audiomotion were approached by Passion Pictures to provide the motion capture for the cinematic trailer of Rock Band 2.
Directed by Pete Candeland whose most notable work includes music videos for The Gorillaz, the opening sequence sees two duelling bands performing on top of moving cars as they race along the highway.
This scene was recreated at Audiomotion studios using a specially build car prop, using harnesses to produce the death defying leap action where the lead character jumps across to the rival team's car.
Breaking Mocap Boundaries
Client: Freestyle Games / SCEE
Sony's 2006 B-Boy project saw Audiomotion embark on an ambitious 2 year mocap journey, individually capturing top B-Boys from Korea, Japan, USA & Europe. Capturing extreme dance moves such as head, back and elbow spins, presented serious challenges but the results are truly something to be proud of.
“Audiomotion have proven to be a first class partner throughout the development of B-Boy at Freestyle Games. They're not only passionate and experienced at what they do, they provide a level of service beyond the call of duty.” Chris Lee, FSG
Robbie Williams Stripped Bare
Client: Godman / Clear
When top Soho Production Company, Godman came up with the concept for 'Rock DJ', they knew they were pushing the boundaries of special effects technology to new levels. With a distinctive dance style and mannerisms instantly recognisable to fans, there was only one man for the job - Mr. Robbie Williams himself.
The shoot was filmed on location at Bray studios in Berkshire with Audiomotion's fully portable system. The capture process took less than an hour to complete, and everything was recorded in just 5 takes, which is an excellent achievement even by Audiomotion's high standards.