Incredible virtual production techniques and motion capture with Xsens MVN Animate to create Disney's "The One and Only Ivan".
Back in July of 2020, when the official trailer of the live-action/CGI movie The One and Only Ivan showed up, the motion capture community was buzzing. Multiple interviews with the production team and movie director Thea Sharrock were shared, and everyone was curious how the technology will be implemented
The One and Only Ivan is a movie - combination of live-action, animation, and special effects. It is based on an award-winning novel about the silverback gorilla living in a shopping mall near Tacoma, Washington.
To make the main movie's character - Ivan come to life, the production team used motion capture. Xsens suit came in handy in this situation and helped to capture incredible Ben’s Bishops gorillas impersonation as precise and realistic as possible.
Movie features stars like Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren and more. The One and Only Ivan is currently available on Disney+!
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