London Visual Effects & Film Studio Motion Capture Residency
Four-month studio practicum operating Vicon optical motion capture systems, cleaning kinematic data, and integrating live-action digital doubles into feature film post-production pipelines.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in postgraduate Computer Animation, VFX, or Games Technology
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Showreel demonstrating proficiency with Vicon motion capture systems, Maya, or Unreal Engine
- Recommendation letters
- One academic faculty endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £1,900/month London maintenance stipend + placement with Soho VFX post-production houses
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Curricular elective credit
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Summer 2027 placement)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Bournemouth University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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