House of Moves
- Open roles
- 0
- Founded
- 1995
- Employees
- 11-50
- Offices
- 5
About House of Moves
House of Moves is a performance capture, animation and virtual production studio serving video games, feature films, television, commercials and interactive entertainment. Founded in 1995 to provide motion capture for Titanic, the company has developed into a production and co-development partner supporting projects from live performance recording through final animation delivery.
Its capture services combine full-body motion tracking, facial performance recording and synchronized dialogue. Productions can accommodate ensemble performances, stunt choreography, wire work and animal capture, with stage configurations suited to different cast sizes and creative requirements. Virtual production capabilities include LED wall in-camera visual effects and real-time previsualization, connecting physical performances with digital environments during production.
From performance to finished animation
The studio's internal animation team provides motion cleanup, editing, facial solves, character retargeting and keyframe animation. Its pipelines support Unreal Engine 5, Unity, Maya and MotionBuilder, including MetaHuman workflows and engine-ready cinematic delivery. Clients can engage the company for individual production services or broader external co-development and team augmentation.
Beyond entertainment production, House of Moves designs and builds custom motion capture facilities for businesses and universities. This work covers hardware specification, architectural acoustics, electrical and HVAC planning, equipment procurement, installation and ongoing maintenance. Its markets also include sports simulation, athlete analytics, virtual concerts and immersive experiences.
Company development
Oxford Metrics Group acquired the studio in 2004. A management-led buyout in October 2014 returned the business to independent private ownership. The company subsequently relocated its headquarters to El Segundo, California, in 2016 and developed a production network spanning California and Texas.
Its portfolio encompasses film and television work alongside game animation and cinematics. Reported projects include Space Jam: A New Legacy, Black Adam, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Mortal Kombat 1, Destiny 2 and Halo: Infinite. The studio has also contributed to virtual music experiences, including concerts associated with Roblox and Fortnite.
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Leadership and founders
- Brian Rausch is Chief Executive Officer.
- Tom Tolles is an original co-founder and former President; the research does not identify him as a current executive.
- Eric LaShelle heads the animation department, and Aaron Lambert is Lead Animator.
Production infrastructure
The company describes its operating architecture as HOM 4.0, linking four sound stages into a unified production infrastructure. House of Moves also acts as an authorized Vicon reseller alongside its facility design and installation work.
Intellectual property
House of Moves, Inc. is identified as the assignee of company patents, including US Patent 9,349,204 B2.
Notable credits
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Where House of Moves is based
- 750 Lairport Street, El Segundo, CA 90245, USAEl Segundo, California, United States
Corporate Headquarters & Production Facility
HeadquartersOpened 2016
Headquarters and primary production operations in a 27,000-square-foot facility occupied following the 2016 relocation from Playa Vista.
- Austin, Texas, United States
Austin office
- 252 Frog Pond Lane Unit C, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USADripping Springs, Texas, United States
Austin Stage — Stray Vista Studios
About this office
House of Moves' Austin regional stage hosted at Stray Vista Studios, with 54 Vicon cameras, a 50'×30'×20' volume, LED virtual production and Unreal Engine 5 integration.
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles offices
About this office
**The Show Room** Status: active Downtown Los Angeles performance capture and virtual production stage with 50 Vicon cameras, a 40'×25'×12' capture volume, capacity for eight performers and an integrated LED wall. --- **Chaplin Studios** Status: active Address: 1416 N La Brea Ave, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA House of Moves' resident Hollywood capture stage on The Jim Henson Company lot, with 54 Vicon cameras, a 60'×30'×20' volume, stunt rigging and capacity for more than 15 performers. --- **Former Playa Vista headquarters** Status: inactive / historical Former headquarters in Playa Vista, preceding the 2016 relocation to El Segundo.
- Santa Monica, California, United States
Rebound Sound
About this office
House of Moves' resident dialogue-focused capture stage at Rebound Sound Company, with 16 Vicon cameras and a 12'×12'×10' volume for one to three performers.
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