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Rajamouli Unveils A&M MoCap Lab at Annapurna Studios, India’s Most Advanced Motion‑Capture Facility

The Annapurna–Mihira–Animatrik venture positions Hyderabad to serve Asian virtual‑production demand.

Overview

  • The facility was officially launched on 25 February at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad and is already operational.
  • S. S. Rajamouli confirmed that crucial sequences for his in‑production film Varanasi were captured at the new lab.
  • The venture pairs Annapurna Studios and Mihira Visual Labs with Hollywood technology partner Animatrik Film Design.
  • Key specs include a 60×40×30 ft capture volume, Vicon Valkyrie VK26 cameras with Vicon Live streaming, Unreal Engine integration, stereo head‑mounted cameras, and a modular setup for on‑location use.
  • Annapurna says the lab will support Indian and international filmmakers, game developers and animation studios, marking a 50th‑anniversary investment intended to reduce the need to outsource high‑end motion capture work.