Watch How Lupita Nyong'o in a Motion Capture Suit Becomes Her 'Star Wars' Character, Maz Kanata

This new behind-the-scenes clip shows Lupita Nyong'o in a motion capture suit playing Maz Kanata in 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'. 


via nothingbutgeek

As you can see in the video, technology for motion capture and CGI is so advanced now that Nyong'o's CGI character can actually come to life as she's acting on the set.