Today, Ubisoft announced the launch of their new performance capture studio in Toronto. The state of the art facility will support the creation of high-quality content from games through current film technology. The new studio will unite expertise from the film, academic, & game industries allowing Ubisoft to create deeper characters, more immersive storytelling, & more filmic, actor-driven games.
“We are extremely proud to unveil a performance capture studio in Toronto after just two years of operation in the city,” said Yannis Mallat, CEO, Ubisoft Toronto and Montreal. “This is about more than just the creation of a cutting-edge facility – it’s about Ubisoft transforming our approach to storytelling with a focus on acting talent and the delivery of the highest-quality performance output for our cinematics and animation teams. The studio also is a testament to our confidence in the talent in Ontario to deliver some of the best performance capture in the industry for games.”
Ubisoft states that the opening of the new performance capture studio will help solidify Ontario as a powerhouse in the game development industry through academic, research, & industry collaboration. “This is an exciting day for Ubisoft and the video game industry in Ontario, demonstrating what can be accomplished when we collaborate and work together,” said the Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Innovation. “Our government is proud of the results we’ve achieved in growing this sector in the province, helping to grow the economy and create jobs.”
Ubisoft will partner with Sheridan College and its Screen Industries and Research Training Centre (SIRT) to identify & pursue research opportunities in the field of virtual production with hopes of reaching new levels of excellence in game production. In addition, Ubisoft plans to share its expertise and practical knowledge with students at Sheridan College with the intent of giving students hands on access to cutting edge tools & facilities.
What’s more, in addition to filming performance capturing for projects at Ubisoft Toronto, including Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist, the studio will contribute to other Ubisoft projects being created at the company’s 26 studios around the world. Are you ready for videogames that truly rival the movies? Watch the Ubisoft Toronto team in action and let us know what you think in the comment section below.
