Revolutionizing your animation workflow with Marionette Mocap: view edits real-time in Maya with no cloud uploads.

Welcome to Marionette Mocap, where we’re transforming the world of animation. If you’re an animator, you know how crucial efficiency and precision are to bringing your creative visions to life. That’s why we’ve developed an all-in-one AI-powered markerless motion capture and cleaning tool that integrates seamlessly with your favorite 3D software, especially Maya.

Our focus is on accelerating your animation process, eliminating common bottlenecks, and providing you with unparalleled control over your motion capture data. Forget the days of waiting for cloud processing or dealing with complex, expensive setups. With Marionette Mocap, high-quality motion capture is accessible, private, and unbelievably fast.

What is motion capture, and why is local processing a game-changer?

Motion capture, often shortened to mocap, is the process of recording the movement of objects or people and translating that data into a digital format. Traditionally, this involved specialized suits with markers, complex camera setups, and often, cloud-based processing. While these methods produce results, they can be costly, time-consuming, and restrict your creative flow.

At Marionette Mocap, we believe in democratizing motion capture. Our software operates locally on your computer, which means several significant advantages:

• No cloud credits needed: Say goodbye to recurring cloud fees. Your processing power is all you need.

• Enhanced privacy: Your data stays on your machine, ensuring complete privacy and security.

• Real-time feedback: Experience instant results and real-time previews without internet dependency.

• Faster workflows: Eliminate upload and download times, speeding up your entire animation pipeline.

This local processing capability is particularly transformative when combined with our powerful Maya plugin, allowing you to stream edits directly and see them instantly.

Marionette Mocap’s Maya plugin: real-time streaming for a faster workflow

We understand that as an animator, your time is your most valuable asset. That's why our Maya plugin is designed to drastically speed up your workflow. Unlike cloud-based motion capture solutions that require you to upload videos, wait for processing, download files, and then import them into Maya for editing, Marionette Mocap streamlines the entire process.

With our Maya plugin, you can:

• Stream animations directly: Connect Marionette Mocap to Maya and stream your captured and cleaned animations in real time.

• See edits instantly: Make adjustments in Marionette Mocap and watch those changes reflect immediately on your character rig within Maya. This instant feedback loop is revolutionary.

• Control rigs with ease: Our plugin allows you to directly control your character rigs in Maya, providing a truly integrated experience.

• Iterate rapidly: The ability to see edits instantly means you can experiment, refine, and finalize your animations much faster, boosting your productivity and creativity.

This direct streaming functionality eliminates the constant back-and-forth, making your animation process more fluid and intuitive. No more exporting, importing, and re-importing. Just pure, uninterrupted creative flow.

How Marionette Mocap transforms your existing motion capture challenges

Many animators face similar frustrations with traditional or cloud-based motion capture solutions. These often include:

• Expensive suits and complex hardware setups.

• Reliance on internet connectivity and cloud processing.

• Slow turnaround times due to data transfer.

• Limited control over data cleaning and refinement.

• High costs for subscription models that depend on cloud credits.

Marionette Mocap addresses these pain points directly:

Markerless motion capture: freedom to move

Our AI-powered markerless motion capture software means you don't need any special suits or markers. Simply capture video with a standard camera, and our software does the rest. This lowers the barrier to entry significantly, making high-quality motion capture accessible to everyone from indie creators to small studios.

All-in-one capture and cleaning

We provide comprehensive tools to capture body, face, hands, and even multiple people from a single video. But capture is only half the battle. Our intuitive manual and AI-powered cleanup tools ensure your data is production-ready, supporting a traditional post-to-pose workflow. This means you get clean, usable animation data without needing to switch between multiple applications.

Powerful plugins for your favorite DCCs

Beyond Maya, we offer powerful plugins for Blender and Unity, allowing you to integrate Marionette Mocap seamlessly into your existing pipeline. This ensures compatibility and accelerates your animation process no matter which 3D software you prefer.

System requirements: get started today

To experience the power of Marionette Mocap, you’ll need a Windows 10 or newer operating system and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 or newer GPU. While we currently don't support AMD or CPU-only processing, we are continually evolving our software. Our latest version, Marionette Mocap v33.6, released on Sept. 19, 2025, brings even more optimizations and features to enhance your motion capture experience.

Pricing plans: motion capture for every creator

We believe that powerful motion capture should be accessible. That’s why we offer flexible plans to suit various needs:

Free plan

Get started with Marionette Mocap for free! Our free plan allows for a 3-second export and up to 30 seconds of DCC copying per month (with unlimited previews). It's a great way to explore our capabilities and see how our local motion capture can benefit your workflow.

Indie plan

For independent creators and small studios with annual revenue less than $100k, our Indie plan is an ideal choice. Priced at just $12.50/month (when paid annually), it provides full access to Marionette Mocap's features. Indie plan users receive support via our dedicated Discord channel.

Studio plan

For larger teams and professional studios, our Studio plan offers comprehensive features and priority support. At $29.99/month (when paid annually), you get everything the Indie plan offers, plus chat, email, and phone support. We're here to ensure your motion capture needs are met with top-tier service.

You can learn more about getting started with Marionette Mocap and our plans here.

Hear from our users about their motion capture experience

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our valued users have to say about Marionette Mocap:

"Marionette Mocap has completely changed my indie animation workflow. The real-time feedback with Maya is a game-changer."

— Joey Lombardi, Indie Animator

"As a 3D animator at Guerrilla Games, efficiency is key. Marionette Mocap's local processing and integration speeds up our motion capture process significantly."

— Peer Lemmers, 3D Animator at Guerrilla Games

"Capturing motion has never been easier or faster. The cleanup tools are incredibly powerful and intuitive."

— Alex Overby, Animator & Actor

"Marionette Mocap empowers me to achieve high-quality animations without the hassle of expensive suits or cloud services."

— Monika Oller, 3D Animator @Tato

Frequently asked questions about motion capture with Marionette Mocap

Here are some common questions about motion capture and how Marionette Mocap makes it easier than ever:

We are constantly innovating to provide the best motion capture experience. Stay tuned to our blog for updates, tips, and insights into the world of AI video motion capture.