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Just Hoop Inc

Sports Videographer

San Leandro, CA · On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

Travels to various games, camps and events to capture shots and video footage. * May assist other ... motion graphics, color correction, and publishing. * Proven ability to be detail oriented, meet ...

Solomon Page

Graphic Designer (Social)

Irvine, CA · On-site

$60 - $65/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

This is a great opportunity for a designer who understands fan culture, can capture the voice of a ... Create light motion graphics and animations using After Effects * Develop content that captures the ...

Mixpanel

Lifecycle Marketing Manager

New York, NY · Hybrid

With that comes real ownership and real influence over how this motion gets built. You won't be ... Own the lifecycle marketing program from lead capture through demo booked nurture sequencing ...

Liquid I.V.

Digital Asset Manager

El Segundo, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

V. - including video, motion, imagery, audio, and supporting design files - ensuring assets are ... Familiarity with production workflows from capture to delivery - including on-set digital ...

Liquid I.V.

Digital Asset Manager

El Segundo, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

V. - including video, motion, imagery, audio, and supporting design files - ensuring assets are ... Familiarity with production workflows from capture to delivery - including on-set digital ...

Augustine Consulting Inc.

Graphic Artist - Level III

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$100K - $170K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develop and oversee the production of print graphics integrated with high-end motion video and ... Proficiency in Adobe Premier, After Effects, Edius, Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One or other ...

Augustine Consulting, Inc.

$136K - $163K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develop and oversee the production of print graphics integrated with high-end motion video and ... Proficiency in Adobe Premier, After Effects, Edius, Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One or other ...

Augustine Consulting, Inc.

$136K - $163K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Develop and oversee the production of print graphics integrated with high-end motion video and ... Proficiency in Adobe Premier, After Effects, Edius, Lightroom, Photoshop, Capture One or other ...

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How much do motion capture acting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for motion capture acting in the United States is $84.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79.81 and $86.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in motion capture acting?

To excel in Motion Capture Acting, performers need advanced physical acting abilities, nuanced body awareness, and experience in movement-based disciplines such as dance, martial arts, or physical theater. Familiarity with motion capture suits, markers, facial rigs, and relevant digital capture systems is highly beneficial, although formal technical certifications are not always required. Strong collaboration skills, adaptability, and the ability to take direction help actors contribute effectively to creative teams and shifting production needs. These qualities are crucial for delivering believable, expressive performances that accurately translate into digital characters within film, video games, and other interactive media.

What is motion capture acting?

A Motion Capture Acting job involves performing movements and expressions that are recorded using motion capture technology to create realistic digital characters in films, video games, and animation. Actors wear specialized suits with markers or sensors that track their motions, which are then translated onto a computer-generated model. This requires physical expressiveness, body control, and sometimes voice acting. Motion capture actors often work closely with animators and directors to bring characters to life in a believable way.

What does a typical workday look like for a motion capture actor?

A day in Motion Capture Acting usually involves wearing specialized suits fitted with sensors, performing scripted actions or improvising movement sequences on a capture stage, and frequently collaborating with directors, animators, and other performers to achieve the desired character portrayal. Actors may work with minimal props or environmental cues, relying on their imagination and spatial awareness to interact with digital environments. Rehearsals are common, as is adapting to notes or feedback from the creative team to refine performance. Depending on the project, you may participate in both solo and ensemble capture sessions. The work environment is fast-paced, creative, and highly collaborative, offering opportunities to grow your skills and network within the film, gaming, and technology industries.

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Infographic showing various Motion Capture Acting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $176,166 per year, or $84.7 per hour.

Sports Videographer

Just Hoop Inc

San Leandro, CA • On-site

$15.50 - $20/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job purpose


The Videographer is an integral member of the Just Hoop, Inc. Team and is responsible for creating dynamic video features for in-game use, digital, sales and corporate marketing. The role works closely with Marketing and Communications and other team members in the production of video compelling content across the club’s platforms.


Duties and responsibilities

Overall responsibility: 

  • Serve as an ambassador of JustHoop demonstrating our mission and values in a positive and professional manner and acting as a role model of the JustHoop Brand.
  • Takes live fast-action photos at outdoor and indoor sporting events; photographs individual athletes, game/stadium action, fans, practices, and community events.
  • Shoots and edits videos at outdoor and indoor sporting events; videos individual athletes, game/stadium action, fans, practices, and community events; may create motion graphics.
  • Edits video and sound to produce game highlights and promotional material.
  • Uploads photos and videos for easy retrieval; maintains a consistent digital asset management system.
  • Provides fast turnaround of images for web, social media, and news media requests.
  • Assist with generating content on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.
  • Disseminates videos and photographs to media or other third parties as directed.
  • Travels to various games, camps and events to capture shots and video footage.
  • May assist other event personnel in the set-up, operation, and clean-up of event venues as needed


Qualifications

  • Knowledge/Interest in sports or specifically, basketball
  • Display a high level of competency in all areas of video production, including lighting, sound, motion graphics, color correction, and publishing.
  • Proven ability to be detail oriented, meet deadlines and communicate quickly and clearly with colleagues.
  • Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects at a time with tight deadlines.
  • Passion for engaging audiences, working with others, storytelling, outside the box thinking and pushing the creative boundaries of sports video content.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Media Production, Film, Photography, TV (or currently in school). 
  • Preferred: minimum of 2-3 years of video editing and shooting experience


Working conditions


This position requires regular evening and weekend availability. Work is primarily performed on a basketball court with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work is required.


Physical requirements

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, large motor skills, ability to communicate.

Be able to stand and walk the court without difficulty for an extended period of time. 

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting only occasionally, walking and standing are required regularly, incumbents may be required to kneel, crouch/squat, crawl, climb, stoop, turn/twist, balance, reach, or handle

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important.