In performance capture roles, it's not a committee of animators that author the role, it's the actor. I think that's a significant thing for people to understand.
Andy SerkisRead
If you are not moved by the character, no amount of CGI will give you a performance that is emotionally engaging or devastating - what a live-action performance does.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of a performance lies in the actor's character portrayal rather than in visual effects.
Andy Serkis emphasizes the importance of an actor's ability to embody a character in a way that resonates emotionally with the audience. No matter how advanced the technology or CGI may be, it cannot replace the depth and connection that comes from a powerful live-action performance rooted in genuine character interpretation.
Themes
PerformanceCharacterCgiEmotionActing
In practice
Example use cases
During a film discussion, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of acting in storytelling.
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