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First and foremost, any large animal needs a correspondingly large amount of space to move around in – and even the most well-trained horse can be unpredictable. Animatrik, therefore, sourced suitable riding stables in which to stage the action. “A studio just isn’t set up to have horses galloping through it,” commented Cameron.

Before the shoot, Animatrik undertook tests at an indoor riding arena specifically chosen for its low light levels – beneficial for a motion capture system that uses infrared light. The next step involved renting a life-size plastic horse. The team covered its body with retro-reflective markers to ensure the data would accurately reflect bone length, joint change and other specific elements of motion. Since the markers would need to stay in place at speeds of up to 30 miles per hour, the team also tracked down a sweat-resistant adhesive made specifically for horses.