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Terry Notary Animation Contest
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Create an animated CGI scene using Xsens motion capture data performed by Terry Notary. Build your own character, world, story, and visual style around the performance, then submit your final video for a chance to win the next-generation Xsens Link with license and other high-value creative prizes.

Apply for the contest here

Apply for the contest here

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Get ready. The contest starts on September 7.

Why join the contest?

Start with professional Xsens motion capture data performed by Terry Notary and turn it into your own animated CGI scene. Create your character, world, story, and visual style around the performance, then submit your final video to show what you can do.

  • Work with Terry Notary's motion data
  • Build your own creative interpretation
  • Create a portfolio-worthy animation piece
  • Get seen by industry-connected judges
  • Compete for the next-generation Xsens Link with a license and other prizes

 

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Meet Terry Notary

This is not just motion data. It is a performance by Terry Notary, one of Hollywood’s most recognized performance-capture actors and movement specialists.

Terry has helped bring characters and creatures to life in major productions, including:

  • Avatar

  • Planet of the Apes

  • Kong: Skull Island

  • The Hobbit

  • Warcraft

  • The Lion King

  • Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame

Now Terry’s Xsens motion capture performance becomes the foundation for your own animated CGI scene. What you build around it is completely up to you.

 

Terry Notary - Hero Test

How to enter the contest

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1. Register for Terry Notary’s motion data

Complete the form to register for access to the recorded Xsens motion capture data performed by Terry Notary. We will send the data to the email address you provide as soon as it becomes available. This will be your starting point for the contest.

Register to receive the data
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2. Follow Xsens for updates

Follow Xsens on our social media channels to stay updated on contest news, jury updates, submission reminders, inspiration, and winner announcements.

Use the contest hashtag when sharing your progress or final entry: #XsensAnimationContest2026

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3. Create your animated CGI scene

Once you receive Terry Notary’s motion data, use his performance as the foundation for your own character, environment, story, and visual style. You can use the 3D package, animation tools, rendering workflow, or real-time pipeline of your choice.

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4. Submit your final video

Submit your finished animated CGI scene before the deadline. Your final entry should be a moving CGI scene, not a still image, and will be reviewed by the contest jury.

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Prizes for the next generation of animation talent

Terry Notary Shoot Sensor for Blog

1st Prize - flagship mocap system

05. Awinda Starter Kit - Left (Web)

2nd Prize - mocap system

  • Xsens Awinda
    Mocap hardware for flexible motion capture workflows.

  • Xsens Animate Pro license
    6-month license, with the option to receive an additional 6 months after sharing content created with the suit during the first license period.

 

 

Xsens Animation Contest - Sponsors

3rd to 5th Prize - creative tools

Meet the judges

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Sam Wickert -
SoKrispyMedia

Director and VFX supervisor known for cinematic visual effects, real-time content, and creative storytelling through SoKrispyMedia.

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Elena Dimopoulou -
Unreal Authorized Instructor

Technical artist and educator with experience in games, film, Unreal Engine workflows, and creative learning programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the Terry Notary motion data?

Where do I submit my final video?

Can I submit or share my entry on YouTube or social media?

Can I enter if I do not have social media?

What tools can I use?

Do I have to use all of the files?

How long should the video be?

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How will the entries be judged?

Does my location matter?

Is Terry Notary authoring the contest submissions?

Register to receive Terry’s motion data

Fill in your details to register for the Terry Notary Animation Contest. The contest begins on September 7, when Terry’s motion capture data will be released. Register now, and we will send the data directly to your email as soon as it is ready, so you can start building your own animated CGI scene around his performance.

Once you receive the data, use the 3D tools and creative pipeline of your choice to build your own character, world, story, and animated CGI scene around Terry’s performance. When your scene is ready, submit your final video through the official contest submission form, which will be added to this page after the contest starts.

  • Register now to receive the official contest motion data
  • Create your own interpretation of Terry’s performance
  • Build and submit your final animated CGI scene
  • Compete for a chance to win great prizes
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