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.
Previously, Fred worked as cinematic animator at Territory Studio, where he contributed to the VR game Batman: Arkham Shadow, released in October 2024. His past experience also includes roles at CounterPunch Studios, where he worked on NBA 2K22 and Kellogg’s Tony the Tiger, and at Hyperwatt Studios, focusing on facial mocap cleanup and episode direction.
Beyond 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. Fred also pursues photography and videography as side projects, capturing moments that inspire his creative endeavors.