Working with performance capture since 2013
Fred Junqueira is a Brazilian 3D animator and mocap director based in Nashville, TN, with over a decade of experience in the motion capture industry. Since co-founding Brazil’s first mocap studio, Hero Live, in 2013, Fred has consistently pushed the boundaries of animation and technology.
Currently, Fred works with AR-51, providing tech support for their advanced markerless mocap system, and as a 3D Animator for Territory Studio. His previous experience includes roles at CounterPunch Studios, where he contributed to NBA 2K22 and Kellogg’s Tony the Tiger, and at Hyperwatt Studios, focusing on facial mocap cleanup and episode direction.
In addition to his professional work, Fred is an active participant in Nashville’s creative community. He regularly creates and showcases short films at Dare to Fail, a local non-competitive monthly short film event, and enjoys performing in improv shows.