Movement coach Terry Notary shares performance advice at Sharjah conference
Hollywood creature performer leads masterclass on motion capture and digital character creation in the UAE.
At a glance
- Notary taught actors how to perform creature movements for digital media using motion capture suits
- He emphasised that imperfection and mistakes make performances more believable and relatable
- The masterclass covered posture, breath, rhythm and real-time virtual production tools such as Unreal Engine
- The event took place at the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference 2026
Terry Notary, a movement coach known for his work on Planet of the Apes and Avatar, conducted a two-hour masterclass at the Sharjah Animation and Comics Conference in Aljada. The session explored how posture, breath and rhythm create believable digital creatures, and demonstrated motion capture technology and real-time virtual production tools.
Notary advised aspiring performers to embrace imperfection in their craft. He told attendees that allowing mistakes and letting go of the need for approval enables more authentic performances that audiences can connect with. The masterclass marked his first appearance in the Middle East.
Why it matters
The conference brings international expertise in digital performance and animation to the region, supporting the development of the local creative industry.
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