Mufasa's digital makeover: MPC VFX wiz Adam Valdez reveals how new motion-capture tech brought more humanity to Barry Jenkins' intimate 'Lion King' prequel.
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The innovative Quad Cap mo-cap process allowed actors to perform scenes with greater emotional nuance and physicality, elevating the film's character-driven approach.
Jenkins personally oversaw the VFX team's work, collaborating closely to ensure the digital Mufasa and other animal characters felt authentic and grounded within the story's intimate, character-centric vision.
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Adam Valdez, Barry Jenkins, MPC, Mufasa: The Lion King