Traditionally, actors had to be in a studio for motion capture. For Dead Man's Chest , ILM "installed" a system that allowed Bill Nighy (Davy Jones) to perform directly on set in a grey suit with tracking markers.
When discussing the "install" of this production, we look at three specific pillars: 1. The Practical Sets pirates 2005 behind the scenes install
The Flying Dutchman was designed with a "shipwreck" aesthetic, requiring an intricate "install" of organic-looking materials (fake barnacles, rotting wood, and coral) that had to withstand saltwater exposure. 2. The "iMoCap" System (Digital Install) Traditionally, actors had to be in a studio