CREATURE ACADEMY
Creatures and fantasy characters make up a majority of the highest-grossing films, tv-series and video games of all time, yet there isn’t enough training available to teach actors/performers how to embody these types of characters. Creature Bionics provides various workshops and bespoke training programmes to help prepare actors/performers for these specific roles.
Our workshops are suitable for anyone who wants to try! You need no experience
as a performer; all you need to do is show up and we will take care of the rest.
LEARN ONLINE
If you are unable to attend one of our workshops, you can check out our youtube videos where we break down how to learn and perform video game mechanics.
The videos will give you the foundation on how to perform locomotion for in-game characters, which is required for motion capture. Anything we have left out can be learned on the job....that we promise!
THE BLUEPRINT OF
ALL OUR WORKSHOPS
Positive Self-Talk Introduction
Participants begin by sharing two positive affirmations about themselves to establish a supportive environment.
Physical Training & Stretching
30-minute session:
• 15 minutes of physical conditioning
• 15 minutes of mobility and stretching
Creature Character Development Presentation
A guided presentation outlining our professional process for developing creature characters for film and video game productions.
Breath & Sound Techniques
Exploration of vocalisation, breath control, and sound design for creature performance.
Video Game Mechanics Training
Movement techniques required for in-game characters and motion capture performance.
Character Design
Participants create their own creature characters using workshop methodologies.
Character Performance & Feedback
Participants perform their characters and receive constructive, positive feedback.
Positive Checkout
Participants leave the session by speaking positively about what they achieved.
Additional Development Silently Working In The Background:​​​
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Confidence Building
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Public Speaking
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Self-Awareness
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Body Awareness
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Creative Expression
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Imaginative Play
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Team Building
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Positive Self Talk
WITHIN OUR
QUADRUPED SESSION
Positive Self-Talk Introduction
Participants begin by sharing two positive affirmations about themselves to establish a supportive environment.
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Physical Training & Stretching
30-minute session:
• 15 minutes of physical conditioning
• 15 minutes of mobility and stretching
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Preparation For Arm-Xtensions
Movement techniques that prepare individuals to use the arm-xtensions.
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Quadruped Exercises & Activities
Exploration of vocalisation, breath control, and sound design for creature performance.
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Live Motion Capture
A live demonstration of using the workshop techniques in motion capture for bringing a character to life.
Sound Bath & Creature Exploration
A form of meditation guided by breath and sound instruments, which transitions to exploring the creature within.
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Quadruped Character Design
Participants create their own quadruped creature characters using the information they retained over the 2 days.
Character Performance For Camera
Participants perform for the camera for showreel material.
Next Steps & Positive Checkout
The session ends with the lead tutor giving a talk on branding, next steps and sharing personal journey. The session then ends with
Participants speak positively about themselves and make a promise to themselves about what they will do next.
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DISCOUNT CODE: CREATURE219
Creature Bionics offers a 10% discount "for life" for training workshops over £200.
The discount code is applicable for:
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Participants living with a chronic illness.
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BA graduates from any form of performing arts or animation/VFX.
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Current BA students studying any form of performing arts or animation/CFX.
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Participated in a mocap or creature workshop prior to attending our workshop.
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Full payment is able to be made 2 weeks before prior to the date of the workshop via online or bank transfer.
Please Note: -
You will be required to provide evidence of your eligibility.
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Instalment payments are not eligible for a discount.
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If you do not provide evidence and turn up to the workshop, you will be required to leave immediately!
For information on instalment payments for workshops over £200, please send us an email.
Mocap Monologue is not applicable for discount as it falls under content creation.​​
Please use the code at checkout.
For any questions, please email Info@creaturebionics.com
CREATURE CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP
A 2-day workshop designed to teach participants how to develop a creature character from mental to physical, in line with video game mechanics.
The 2 days will cover bipedal character performance and quadruped character performance using our Arm-Xtensions.
Duration: 9 - 6pm
Date: 21st & 22nd March 2026
Location: Haringey Sixth Form College, N17 8HR
Fee: £350
21st & 22nd March
For companies or educational establishments that would like us to deliver a workshop at your residences, visit our Education Page or contact us via academy@creaturebionics.com
RETURNING SOON!
ACTING FOR VIDEO GAMES
Designed for participants who want to learn more about video game acting. The session will consist of participants developing a creature character and creating locomotion and combat performance that are required for video game purposes in motion capture, known as video game mechanics.
Duration: 9 - 5 pm
Date: Tbc 2025
Location: Garden Studios, The Hive
Fee: £120
