CAMERA

Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications

About the Centre

At CAMERA we specialise in the research, capture and portrayal of motion, bringing together work that can be applied across disciplines. Using cutting edge technology, we explore and push the boundaries of what is known and what is possible for the benefit of the creative industries, health, rehabilitation, biomechanics, sports performance, psychology and much more.

Our state-of-the-art studio includes a virtual production stage, a motion capture volume, photogrammetry body and face rig as well as virtual reality and 3D scanning equipment.

We are the science behind the art and the art within the science. We are CAMERA.

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News & Announcements

Raising the Bar on Performance in Olympic Weightlifting

Wednesday 8th of January 2025

CAMERA researchers are raising the bar on new performance testing methods by exploring novel approaches to assess Weightlifters Biomechanics in the wild. Validating a commercially available markerless recording system is a crucial first step towards providing weightlifters with information on their performance. With accurate data they and their coaches can…

CAMERA and Royal Shakespeare Company to collaborate on next-gen performance capture

Monday 28th of October 2024

Interior photo of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre auditorium, taken with actors and audience at Builder’s Opening Night. Photo credit: Peter Cook © The RSC. The Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA) at the University of Bath and The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama…

CAMERA Inaugurals, Showcase and Facility Opening Event

Tuesday 22nd of July 2025

Join us at our CAMERA showcase and official opening of our new studios at The Edge, where you’ll have the opportunity to explore CAMERA’s latest research, meet the team, and experience our brand new cutting-edge facilities. Prior to the showcase event, we will be holding inaugural lectures from Prof Darren…

3D imaging opens brave new (virtual) world for historic Bath Guildhall

Wednesday 2nd of July 2025

Image: LiDAR Scan of the Banqueting Room, the Guildhall, Bath If a picture is worth a thousand words, how much richer is the story told with a thousand images? That’s what we sought to discover as we ventured down to the Banqueting Room armed with an array of scanners and…

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CAMERA began life as a research centre, receiving 10 years of UKRI EPSRC funding to explore XR and virtual productions.

Using our deep knowledge of computer vision, graphics, human computer interaction and Artificial Intelligence, across disciplines from health and sports to the creative arts and psychology, we have developed an unrivalled suite of facilities and expertise in the area.

We have worked with partners such as Aardman, DNEG, the NHS, and elite sports teams, generating real world impact by translating our research and technology into applications across creative industries, sport, and healthcare.

As a Core Research Facility at the University of Bath we are uniquely placed to offer access to our technical expertise alongside our virtual production and motion capture studios and scanning lab facilities.

CAMERA has a series of ongoing research projects, both independently and in collaboration with external partners, and we are always interested in new research enquiries or proposals from academia or industry.

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