Andy Serkis Breaks Down His Motion Capture Performances | WIRED

‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ star Andy Serkis is the world’s greatest motion capture performer. His abilities are so in-demand that much of the technology behind motion capture has evolved along with his performances. Andy breaks down some of the major moments of his career along with how the filmmaking tools have changed alongside it.

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Andy Serkis Breaks Down His Motion Capture Performances | WIRED

[dimitreze]

props to him and Peter Jackson that was the only one to believe on this type of peformance at the time
everybody was laughing and skeptical about Andy's commitment to Gollum
now Andy has a empire and created a new world ☺

[DeRockMedia]

I absolutely love Serkis, im glad he doesnt have to wear a suit in Black Panther though, the guy deserves to act without dots all over him.

[PainterCM]

I've loved every role he's every played. I look forward to all his future endeavors.

[GabrielKnightz]

An absolutely brilliant person.
Anyone who hasn't seen him as Van Gogh in Power of art, you're in for a treat.

[CraftsDotCupCake]

Some of the best acting performances, are never really trully appreciated by the general public. These actors have a harder job acting like animals/creatures, and an amazing Job in doing so. The Production and Post-production team are equaly as amazing.

[Forsentv]

what a legend, i hope he will get oscar, at least honorary oscar

[YeahManMillionaire]

World's No. 1 underrated actor. The talent of Andy Serkis is beyond anything out there.

[TREKontheTUBE]

3:19 Just look at the emotion on Andys face... Goddam insane skills.

[FabledGentleman]

He is simply amazing, and has not been nominated for either his performances as Gollum, King Kong or Caesar. It's nothing short of a scandal. He brings so much life into these characters you would at least expect him to be nominated... But nope... But this year, seriously, if he isn't nominated for best performance in either the Oscars or The Golden Globe, i will go total apeshit.

[NecoLumi]

Just wait, one day there will be a movie where EVERY character is played by Andy Serkis.

[Poindexter]

I like him for his work in motion capture, he really makes the character feel real

[asad]

It's so sad that when an amazing actor like him goes behind the mask of graphics his talent and performance isn't appreciated in a way it deserves and more of a credit goes towards the people who designed that outer face.

This man deserves an award!

[Jamie_Winsh]

The fact he can remember all these past experiences so well! Proves how much they all meant to him. I get why people say he is the king of motion capture! Didn't even know he was Kong! And in tin tin

[thedudejsb]

He’s honestly such an amazing actor it’s crazy people just want to shove Him in a green suit

[aliyaqoob]

I was speechless after watching the War for the Planet of the Apes, because of the connection to Caesar. The film wasn’t dialogue heavy, so it was the emotion on all the apes’ faces and their body language that really drove the film. It’s amazing to see how that was filmed. A great film and a great video.

[AnandRaiSays]

Andy Serkis is such a humble genius, he makes me cry 😫😍

[stanleejovan]

To think that this guy will direct Venom 2 Is Incredible

[mrlegoman]

This man was golem, King Kong, and Caesar😱 good god he’s a legend

[ultimatereviewer]

He is one of the best actors working today. Hands down.

[stephencox]

This guy is a great actor outside of a suit too very underrated in that sense but he is so amazing at creating these characters with their own mannerisms and emotions it really brings them to life.👏👏👏