Unlock real-time animation with Marionette Mocap's free Blender motion capture plugin

At Marionette Mocap, we understand the challenges animators face. Slow workflows, expensive equipment, and complicated software can stifle creativity. That's why we built Marionette: a powerful, accessible, and intuitive markerless motion capture solution designed to integrate seamlessly with your favorite 3D software, especially Blender.

If you've ever wished for a faster way to bring your characters to life in Blender, our free Blender motion capture plugin is the answer. It enables you to see your animation in real-time on your control rigs, revolutionizing your workflow and saving you precious time.

Why real-time Blender motion capture makes a difference

Traditional motion capture often involves a multi-step process: capture, export, import, and then cleanup. This can be a significant bottleneck, especially when you need to iterate quickly or fine-tune performances. Our Blender plugin eliminates these unnecessary steps, allowing you to visualize and refine your animations as they happen.

Imagine this: you're recording a performance, and as you make edits, your 3D character in Blender mirrors your edits instantly. This real-time feedback means you can make on-the-fly adjustments to your performance, catch issues immediately, and ensure your animation perfectly matches your vision without endless back-and-forth between applications.

Streamlined workflow with Marionette's Blender plugin

Our Blender plugin is designed for speed and efficiency. Instead of exporting and importing large animation files, which can be time-consuming and prone to errors, you can stream directly to your control rigs. This direct connection drastically accelerates your animation process, giving you more time to focus on the creative aspects of your work.

The Marionette Mocap Blender Plugin is more than just a convenience; it's a fundamental shift in how you can approach animation. It's about empowering you to work smarter, not harder.

The power of local processing for Blender motion capture

One of the biggest advantages of Marionette Mocap is our commitment to local processing. Unlike many other solutions that rely on cloud-based processing, Marionette operates directly on your computer. This means:

• No cloud credits needed: Say goodbye to worrying about running out of cloud credits or unexpected costs. With Marionette, your processing power is yours, unlimited.

• Enhanced privacy: Your data stays on your machine, ensuring maximum privacy and control over your captured performances.

• Faster workflows: Without the latency and delays associated with uploading and downloading to the cloud, your processing is instantaneous. This is crucial for maintaining a smooth, real-time Blender motion capture experience.

Our AI-powered markerless motion capture software runs locally, turning your everyday video into high-quality animation data. All you need is a video (even from a standard webcam or phone!) and a computer running Windows 10 or newer with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 or newer GPU.

What our free Blender motion capture plugin offers

The Marionette Mocap plugin for Blender, compatible with our the latest version of Marionette, allows you to:

• Preview your motion capture in real-time directly on your Blender rig.

• Rapidly iterate and refine your animations with immediate visual feedback.

• Capture body, face, hands, and even multiple people from a single video source.

• Utilize our intuitive manual and AI-powered cleanup tools for production-ready results.

We believe that high-quality animation should be accessible to everyone, from indie creators and small studios to hobbyists. Our free plan allows you to explore the capabilities of Marionette Mocap, offering up to 3 seconds of export and up to 30 seconds per month for DCC copying (with unlimited previews). This is a fantastic way to experience how Marionette Mocap can transform your Blender motion capture projects.

Beyond the free plugin: Unlocking unlimited potential

While our free Blender motion capture plugin offers incredible value, you might find yourself needing more. For those ready to take their animation to the next level, Marionette Mocap offers affordable paid plans that provide unlimited processing and even more powerful features.

For just $12.50 per month (when paid annually), our Indie plan is perfect for creators and small teams with a revenue limit of less than $100k/year. This plan gives you unlimited processing, allowing you to capture and animate as much as you need without worrying about limits. This is especially beneficial for projects requiring extensive Blender motion capture, enabling you to animate longer sequences and complex scenes with ease.

Our Studio plan, available for $29.99 per month (paid annually), offers even more, including dedicated chat, email, and phone support, in addition to our Discord channel support available for all paid plans.

Choosing a paid plan means you get to enjoy the full benefits of Marionette's local, unlimited processing, ensuring that your creative flow is never interrupted. It's an investment in efficiency and creative freedom, and with our competitive pricing, it's accessible to a wide range of animators.

Customer testimonials: Real animators, real results

Don't just take our word for it. Animators like Joey Lombardi (Indie animator), Peer Lemmers (3D Animator at Guerrilla Games), Alex Overby (Animator & actor), and Monika Oller (3D animator @Tato) are already leveraging Marionette Mocap to enhance their animation workflows and achieve incredible results. Their experiences highlight the practical benefits of integrating our solution into their Blender motion capture pipelines.

Getting started with Blender motion capture and Marionette

Ready to experience the future of animation? Getting started with Marionette Mocap and our Blender plugin is straightforward. You can download the software directly from our website: Download Marionette Mocap. Our user-friendly interface and comprehensive guides will help you get up and running quickly.

For more detailed information on setup and usage, check out our guide on MarionetteXR Blender Integration. We also have an extensive library of tutorials to help you learn how to create great animations with blender and Marionette mocap.

We are Marionette mocap, a company dedicated to democratizing motion capture. We believe that professional-grade animation tools should be accessible without requiring expensive suits or complex setups. Our goal is to empower indie creators, small studios, and hobbyists to achieve their creative visions with ease.