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Capturing Joel And Ellie For The Last Of Us

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by Ben Hanson on February 20, 2012 at 12:30 PM

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Naughty Dog's Uncharted trilogy received plenty of praise for the natural performances from the actors and the all-encompassing method of capturing that performance. The same techniques are being applied to Naughty Dog's new IP, The Last of Us. By capturing both the motions and vocal performance of the actors, the characters in the game feel more unified and real. Watch the video below to learn more about the actors behind Joel and Ellie and to see their raw performances.

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by chrisant999 Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:35 PM

hi
by Jonathan Spiess Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:36 PM

very cool
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by mojomonkey12 Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:37 PM

I love this stuff!
by Boyzby Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:38 PM

I always love seeing these kinds of things ever since I saw some motion capture footage for Devil May Cry 3. ^_^
by Whitefire78 Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:39 PM

GOTY.....
by J Warrior Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM

I am always impressed with Naughty Dog. This game is in good hands.
by Starwind Amada Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:44 PM

They should have Nolan North make an appearance.
by Cridgeon Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:45 PM

I think it's great that the actors get a chance to act out their own interpretations of the characters and story-line. Really cool guys.
by Walnuts and Drillhands Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:52 PM

Is Troy Baker involved in voicing every big video game project?
by EpicPizzaBaconWaffle Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Wait...so the girl who voices Ellie isn't Ellen Page?
by crimsonspear Monday, February 20, 2012 at 12:55 PM

I usually hate behind the scenes features but I'll always make an exception for Naughty Dog stuff!
by Solstice Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:03 PM

I was expecting to see Ellen Page haha!
by Mr_Spam_Man Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:06 PM

Troy Baker is going to be in Bioshock Infinite AND The Last of Us. This guy must be having a great year
by luciablee Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:09 PM

I am in awe of how much work Naughty Dog is putting into this game. I can just imagine how authentic it will feel when I finally play it.
by Adventure Seeker 1 Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:14 PM

it always feels weird watching the Mocap performances when you are so used to seen the video game characters. I had to stop myself from laughing.
by Adventuring Alberto Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:35 PM

Looks cool. Can't wait for the game!
by Most of your Base Monday, February 20, 2012 at 01:55 PM

I just realized this is exactly how Avatar was made. REAL actors, REALLY acting, REALLY getting into their parts. This is gaming at its' best.
by Rolland Monday, February 20, 2012 at 02:00 PM

Captain Hero!!! Nuff said
by Sabtos Monday, February 20, 2012 at 02:04 PM

Obviously everyone thought Ellie was going to be played by Ellen Page originally, and I also thought the male character was played by the guy from True Blood, Stephen Moyer. It's just surprising how different looking these actors are from the characters, considering how closely the characters resemble other actors.
by 113milesprower Monday, February 20, 2012 at 02:12 PM

I love how Naughty Dog Does this. They have to be one of the best developer's out there right now. Can't wait for this game. Happy to see them doing a new IP!

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