Leap of Faith Studios uses mocopi Professional mode for high-accuracy motion capture, enhancing animation quality and efficiency in their indie survival game, Project Haven.
The Challenge on "Project Haven"
Leap of Faith Studios, the indie team behind Project Haven, set out to create a rich survival experience where smooth, immersive character animations were essential. With a small team and limited animation experience, they needed a way to bring their characters to life without the complexity and cost of traditional animation pipelines. They sought a solution that would allow them to quickly and efficiently generate realistic movement without relying on external resources.
The Solution provided by mocopi® (Powered by XYN)
By integrating mocopi Professional mode, Sony’s enhanced motion capture solution, Leap of Faith Studios was able to push the boundaries of indie game animation. Using 12 sensors and the new PC app with the Sensor data receiver for mocopi, they achieved a higher level of accuracy in motion capture—reducing the need for extensive edits after recording. With this setup, the team could easily capture complex survival mechanics like dodging, climbing, and crafting, all with greater precision. The seamless integration with Unreal Engine allowed for real-time refinement, speeding up development cycles and ensuring animations felt natural.
With mocopi Professional mode, they were able to:
- Achieve industry-level motion capture accuracy, making editing nearly unnecessary.
- Capture survival-specific movements with improved precision, enhancing realism.
- Work efficiently with the new PC app and the Sensor data receiver for mocopir optimizing the motion capture process.
- Streamline animation production, reducing reliance on outsourcing or stock assets.
The Outcome
By using mocopi Professional mode, Leap of Faith Studios achieved:- A more immersive survival experience, with fluid, high-accuracy animations.
- A faster, more refined animation workflow, cutting down post-recording edits.
- Greater creative control, ensuring animations aligned perfectly with their vision.
- A scalable, professional-grade solution, proving that even indie studios can access high-end motion capture.
"This product is such a fantastic development tool. I have basically zero experience with animation in my background, so to be able to use these to make completely viable animation sequences and montages is amazing."
— Robert Beyer, Creative Director and Co-Founder of Leap of Faith Studios.
What’s Next?
Following their success with mocopi Professional mode, Leap of Faith Studios is excited to explore how high-accuracy motion capture can further elevate indie development. With seamless real-time animation tools, they aim to push their creative boundaries and set new standards for indie game realism and fluidity.About Leap of Faith Studios
Leap of Faith Studios is an independent game development team focused on delivering immersive survival gameplay with strong character-driven interactions. Their debut title, Project Haven, is set to launch on Steam, bringing a dynamic survival experience to players.
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