How motion capture suits work

Motion capture technology (usually known as MOCAP) has transformed films and video games by allowing actors’ movements to be used to animate computer-generated characters. Find out more about how it works in this reading resource for year 4 and P5 linking to the topic of ‘sound’ and ‘vibrations and waves’.

The downloadable reading pack includes:

• An A4 reading spread for you to print.
• Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
• Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.