Motion Capture at Deck Nine Games | Set Talks with Nick Fiorella and Web Pickersgill

On this episode of Set Talks, host Nick interviews WebbPickersgill, Studio Motion Capture Director at Deck Nine Games—the studio behind incredible titles like Life is Strange - Double Exposure and The Expanse.  Get an insider's look at the motion capture pipeline,learn about facial performance capture, and explore the vibrant Colorado filmmaking scene. Whether you're a motion capture artist, Unreal Engine filmmaker, or a gaming industry pro, this conversation is packed with invaluable insights and tips for breaking into the industry.  🎧 Don’t miss thismust-listen episode—follow Set Talks on Spotify now!  For more information about Deck Nine Games, visit theirwebsite.https://deckninegames.com/ For more information on Webb, visit his website. https://webbpickersgill.com/ Email Webb about acting at Deck Nine [email protected] Deck Nine Games on Instagram @deckninegames Deck Nine Games YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@DeckNineGames CFVA Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/DeckNineGames Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for moreinsightful conversations on Set Talks. Hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes! #FilmProduction # GameProduction #ColoradoGames #SetTalks #NickFiorella #DeckNineGames #DeckNineStudios #MotionCapture #ColoradoFilmScene#nickfiorellafilms #WebbPickersgill #Mocap #UnrealEngine#Unrealenginefilmmaking #Set Talks #NickFiorellaFilms 0:00 Introduction1:45 Webb Pickersgill Computer & Tech experience6:48 Transitioning from web design to filmmaking8:47 Winning the 48 Hour Film Challenge 9:45 Becoming a full-time filmmaker12:02 Making the move to Los Angeles14:36 Making the move to Colorado16:46 Getting hired to direct video games18:18 Directing First Game – Life is Strange, Before the Storm20:11 Becoming a Motion Capture director21:29 Motion Capture Vicon System22:44 Capturing Body and Face simultaneously 24:04 Idol Minds and Deck Nine Games26:06 Favorite scene or sequence you directed?28:24 The Expanse Game - Motion Capture Approach 30:34 Motion Capture 10132:43 Unreal Engine Live Link34:44 Facial Motion Pipeline36:17 Metahumans36:39 Faceware Motion Capture37:47 Motion Capture with Wonder Dynamics38:28 Motion Capture cleanup process41:24 Motion Capture cleanup pipeline 43:06 Retargeting Motion Capture data45:39 Motion Capture versus Traditional Filmmaking48:02 Previsualization or Previs49:29 Benefits of Motion Capture Filmmaking53:03 Motion Capture Technical Team57:05 Deck Nine Games Jobs59:43 Deck Nine Games outsource jobs1:03:15 Advice for getting into the Game and Film Industry1:07:51 Colorado Film Industry1:13:08 Follow Deck Nine Games & Webb Pickersgill on social media