Acting Quote by Andy Serkis
“My take is that acting is acting. A performance is a performance. With performance capture, if you don't get the performance on the day, you can't enhance the performance.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Performance Capture Discussion, Andy Serkis, 2015
Acting and performance are distinct; without a live performance, capture cannot improve the result.
In simple terms: Live performance is essential for capture.
Key Takeaway
Capture real performances, not rehearsals.
Themes
authenticity
process
technology
limitations
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
statement
observation
When to use this quote
- film production
- theatre rehearsals
- video game motion capture
Key Concepts
performance capture
acting theory
live vs recorded
Questions to Reflect On
- Can technology ever fully replace live performance?
- What are the risks of relying on capture?
A Different Perspective
Technical constraints may limit post‑production fixes.
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