Premier Performance & Motion Capture
The Imaginarium Studios is a pioneering Performance Capture and Virtual Production facility based at Pinewood Studios, UK and Trilith Studios, USA
A Little About Us
Formed in 2012 by legendary actor and director Andy Serkis, Imaginarium Studios’ pioneering performance-led capture and virtual production services help bring to life characters of all kinds.
“From the outset, The Imaginarium Studios has always been about leading creatively, specifically concerned with the future of storytelling... delivering solutions for whatever a project demands.” - Andy Serkis
The Cinesite Group
In May 2023 Imaginarium Studios became a Cinesite Partner Company.
The Cinesite group of studios provide services to the media and entertainment industries, including VFX and animation.
This partnership positions us to take content creation to the next level, working alongside Cinesite’s dynamic world-wide divisions
Our Services.
Performance Capture
Performance Capture involves bringing together the body data of performers with footage created through the use of head mounted cameras that track every subtle movement of the human face, offering the opportunity to deepen an audience’s emotional engagement.
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We’ve created a bespoke highly flexible Head Mounted Camera system that can feed facial data into any pipeline allowing retargeting onto any face rig
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Full body capture utilizing either our Vicon optical system, inertial suits or a combination of the two; we can integrate body capture into your workflow or build a pipeline for you.
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Hand and finger data are key to making your digital characters seem alive and connect with audiences. The Imaginarium have built a unique hand capture solution that allows you to get high-quality hand data from your performers; saving significant time and cost in post.
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We work with professional audio teams from the Film, TV and Games industries who can provide Audio crew, and bespoke equipment solutions for the project.
Virtual Production
Our Virtual Production services are a valuable tool for actors, film-makers and visual effects, enabling greater engagement and realism while working in the virtual realm.
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We pioneered the process of streaming motion capture data into Epic’s Unreal game engine. Our custom build of UE 5 brings together innovations honed across all the projects we’ve worked on.
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Our Virtual Production team have created camera tracking solutions that can work in any motion capture setting. Whether you’re shooting with a Red on a Stabileye Nano or a 40’ Technocrane, we can track your camera movements with sub-millimetre accuracy.
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Used live while capturing or without any actors present, we can configure a Vcam that meets the way you want to shoot. From tracked tablets to proxies of traditional equipment, the team can build it.
Production Services
Beyond Performance Capture and Virtual Production, we also work with clients before and after any data is captured. Whether it be breaking down a script for shot planning, testing characters, environment and props, or integrating a production workflow into post, we have the flexibility to fully collaborate with our partners.
We can aid you from pitch to final project… and every step of the creative journey.
• Production Management • Performance Capture Directors
• Behind The Scenes Crew • Teleprompter + Operator
• MoCap Casting Services • Talent Cars • Catering
• Stunt Coordinators • Sound Recordists • Medics
Remote Production &
On Location Capture
Our facilities at Pinewood Studios, just outside London, and Trilith Studios, near Atlanta, Georgia, are capable of working real-time, with productions anywhere in the world.
We are also equipped to take all our services on the road and into your facility. Everything we provide at Pinewood or Trilith can be set up anywhere in the world.

Our Atlanta home at TRILITH STUDIOS is one of the largest purpose-built movie studios in North America with an emphasis on world-class facilities, state-of-the-art technology and premium content.
Imaginarium Productions was founded in 2011 by actor & director Andy Serkis and producer Jonathan Cavendish. Since its inception the company has created a number of original feature films and high-end television dramas including the movie Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle, Netflix TV series The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself and acclaimed horror films The Ritual and No One Gets Out Alive. The company is currently in production on a number of projects, including Animal Farm, based on the classic George Orwell novella.
Careers
Here at The Imaginarium Studios, we are constantly looking for positive, enthusiastic and dynamic team players to support our global team. We’re driven by the exciting projects we work on, but most importantly, we are a really lovely team of professionals who love what we do. We are constantly on the lookout for talented people to join our team. Take a look at the variety of roles and express your interest now…
MOTION CAPTURE TECHNICIANS
MOTION EDITORS
MOTION TRACKERS
FACE ANIMATORS
SENIOR / LEAD TRACKERS & FACIAL ANIMATORS
MOCAP SUPERVISORS
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION EXPERTS
Think we are the right fit for you? Email careers@imaginariumstudios.co.uk with a resume and a little bit about yourself. We look forward to hearing from you!!