The Actors Volume
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Ready to make your mark in the Performance Capture industry?
Welcome to The Actors Volume—your resource for Finding Your Path and Honing Your Craft.
Join industry professionals Jeff Berg and Matthew Brezina as they have candid conversations with their friends, colleagues, and mentors so you can get to know those who make this industry special and learn the standards they set for success.
Whether you’re an actor or a creative, each episode is crafted to inspire, educate, and empower you to achieve your goals in Performance Capture.
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The show primarily focuses on topics around the Performance Capture industry, actor experiences, and creative processes, with episodes covering personal journeys like Jee Young Han's transition from behind-the-scenes to leading roles, navigating industry challenges such as burnout, and the importance of community over networking.
Ready to make your mark in the Performance Capture industry?
Welcome to The Actors Volume—your resource for Finding Your Path and Honing Your Craft.
Join industry professionals Jeff Berg and Matthew Brezina as they have candid conversations with their friends, colleagues, and mentors so you can get to know those who make this industry special and learn the standards they set for success.
Whether you’re an actor or a creative, each episode is crafted to inspire, educate, and empower you to achieve your goals in Performance Capture.
Richard Dorton didn’t grow up thinking performance was where he’d land. He was a mixed Asian American kid in D.C., drawn to monsters, makeup, and movement. But something kept pulling him toward the industry and he kept finding ways in.
He managed a costume shop in D.C., studied stage makeup, and launched his own SFX company, Gore-tastic, so he could bring his love of horror to life.
Eventually, he stepped into the suit himself…and something clicked.
In this episode of The Actors Volume, Richard shares how that first mocap job opened a door he never expected.
Since then, he’s performed in hundreds of games and brought characters like Darth Vader, Kratos, and Wolverine to life.
We talk about the grind, the pivot points, and the moments that nearly broke him.
We also dive into what kept him going and why collaboration is still at the center of the work.
Please enjoy.
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