Effective January 2025, Jakub Mączka has officially joined Platige Image, assuming the role of Head of Motion Capture Studio. This appointment marks a strategic milestone in the studio’s ongoing pursuit of technological excellence and project diversification.
Jakub Mączka brings over a decade of managerial experience in the film and advertising industries, with a specialized focus on virtual production in recent years. Prior to joining Platige Image, he served as Managing Director at eNStudios in Poznań, where he worked extensively with Motion Capture technology. His professional background also includes roles such as Head of Production at ATM Virtual and TableTop Producer at Bites.
We are delighted to welcome Jakub to our team. His expertise and knowledge of motion capture technology align perfectly with our vision for development. We believe his leadership will contribute to the studio’s dynamic growth and open new collaboration opportunities” said Karol Żbikowski, CEO of Platige Image.
The creation of the Head of Motion Capture Studio position and its assignment to Jakub Mączka underscores Platige Image’s commitment to strategic development. The studio’s vision encompasses making the advanced capabilities of Poland’s largest motion capture facility accessible to projects of all scales, from large-scale gaming and animation productions to independent initiatives. Supported by innovative infrastructure and a highly skilled team, the studio is poised to execute multiple projects concurrently. In the years ahead, the focus will remain on advancing technological capabilities and further diversifying its service offerings.
The Platige Image Motion Capture Studio distinguishes itself through its advanced infrastructure and comprehensive service portfolio:
- A space designed for challenges: The studio spans an area of 20m x 13m with a height of 8m, accommodating simultaneous performance capture sessions involving several actors (body performance) or up to four actors in full performance capture mode (body, face, and fingers).
- Comprehensive technical support: In addition to the expansive capture area, the studio is equipped with non-linear editing and previsualization workstations, enabling real-time workflows during motion capture sessions.
- Location: The Motion Capture Studio is situated in Warsaw.
With its modern equipment and infrastructure, the studio is well-positioned to handle multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring clients benefit from unparalleled flexibility and operational efficiency.
About Platige:
Platige Image is a production and post-production studio that specializes in computer graphics, 3D animation and visual effects for film, entertainment and advertising. It produces mass events and designs for live broadcasts for TV studios using Vizrt technology. It is especially highly regarded for its cinematics created for world-famous video game studios.
The team consists of over 320 professionals from the creative industry: directors, creative directors, graphic designers, animators and producers. During its over 25 years of operation, the studio has been honored with numerous awards and distinctions, including a BAFTA, EFA, Goya and SIGGRAPH. It has also been nominated for the Oscars, the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
See other Platige Image completed projects on www.platige.com.