The recording of a subject's movement through three-dimensional space for later use in animation or other digital visual effects. [Also known as mo-cap] Typically, the motions of an actor are captured during a live performance and used as the basis of a computer-generated animation. Body movement (including head movements) is generally captured in one session while facial movement is captured in a separate session using different equipment. Kroon, R. W. A/V a to z: An encyclopedic dictionary of media, entertainment and other Audiovisual terms. McFarland, 2014.