
Performances by live actors were applied onto digital characters and viewed in real time. The filmmakers re-created the live-action shooting experience by using Autodesk MotionBuilder performance capture software on set. This was in large part due to the powerful real-time interactive capabilities of MotionBuilder." On set, we essentially created a live video game of each scene we could see what the movie was going to look like and make adjustments right away, rather than waiting until post-production. "Over the past few years, with the help of Autodesk software, we were able to bring his vision to life. "When James Cameron conceived the idea for 'Avatar' 15 years ago, the technology wasn't available to make it," said Nolan Murtha, digital effects supervisor at Lightstorm Entertainment.

(NASDAQ: ADSK), played a pivotal role in helping James Cameron and Lightstorm Entertainment pioneer new methods of virtual moviemaking, for Cameron's history-making motion picture "Avatar." SAN RAFAEL, Calif., (BUSINESS WIRE) - From start to finish, software from Autodesk, Inc.


Digital Entertainment Creation Software Enabled Cameron to Direct Computer-Generated and Live Actors in Real Time
