Video mocap for animators & creators: capture & clean motion effortlessly

Welcome to Marionette Mocap, where we empower animators and creators like you to bring your visions to life with unparalleled ease and precision. Gone are the days of needing expensive suits or complex studio setups for professional motion capture. With our AI-powered, markerless motion capture software, all you need is a laptop and a mobile phone to transform your video footage into stunning 3D animations.

Our commitment is to provide a powerful, private, and production-ready solution that integrates seamlessly into your existing workflow. Whether you're an indie animator, a student, or a professional studio, Marionette Mocap offers the tools to accelerate your creative process.

Why choose video mocap with Marionette Mocap?

In today's fast-paced animation world, efficiency and quality are paramount. Traditional motion capture methods often come with high costs, specialized equipment, and extensive post-processing. Video mocap, particularly with our markerless AI technology, completely changes this paradigm. It democratizes access to high-quality motion data, making it available to anyone with a camera.

We designed our software to streamline your workflow from capture to final animation. Here’s how Marionette Mocap stands out:

• Markerless Technology: No suits, no markers, just pure performance.

• AI-Powered Precision: Our advanced AI cleans and refines your motion data automatically.

• Local Processing: Your data stays on your computer, ensuring privacy and eliminating cloud credit worries.

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

• Real-time Preview: See your capture in action instantly.

• Seamless Integrations: Powerful plugins for Blender, Unity, and Maya.

How video mocap works with Marionette Mocap

The process of turning your video into professional 3D animation with Marionette Mocap is straightforward and intuitive. We believe in keeping technology accessible without compromising on power or quality.

1. Capture your performance

Simply record your desired motion using any mobile phone or camera. There's no need for special lighting or green screens. Our software is designed to work with standard video footage. You can capture full-body movements, intricate hand gestures, and expressive facial animations. Even multi-person scenes can be captured from a single video source, making it incredibly versatile for diverse animation projects.

2. Process with our AI software

Upload your video into the Marionette Mocap software. Our powerful AI takes over, analyzing your footage to extract precise motion data. What sets us apart is that all this processing happens locally on your Windows 10 or newer machine, provided you have an Nvidia GeForce GTX 745 or newer GPU. This ensures your data remains private and secure, and you never have to worry about recurring cloud credit costs. We do not support AMD or CPU-only hardware at this time.

3. Clean and refine your animation

While our AI excels at delivering clean motion, we understand that animators often need granular control. Our software combines AI-powered cleanup with intuitive manual tools, allowing you to fine-tune every detail. This traditional post-to-pose workflow ensures you get production-ready results every time. It’s about giving you the best of both worlds: automation for speed and manual tools for perfection.

4. Export or stream to your DCC tool

Once your animation is perfect, you have several options for integrating it into your project. You can export your animations in industry-standard formats such as FBX (Mixamo standard), GLTF, or GLB. For an even faster workflow, our powerful plugins allow you to stream animations directly to control rigs within your preferred animation tools. We offer direct streaming integrations for Maya, Blender, and Unity, accelerating your creative process within the software you already love.

The benefits of markerless video mocap

Markerless video mocap is revolutionizing how animators approach their craft. It addresses many of the limitations of traditional systems, offering unparalleled flexibility and efficiency.

Cost-effectiveness

One of the most significant advantages of video mocap is its affordability. Traditional motion capture studios require substantial investment in specialized suits, sensors, and professional tracking equipment. With Marionette Mocap, the barrier to entry is dramatically lowered. You leverage equipment you likely already own – a laptop and a mobile phone – to achieve professional-grade results. This makes high-quality animation accessible to independent creators and smaller studios that might not have the budget for full-scale mocap setups.

Speed and efficiency

The entire workflow, from capturing footage to exporting animated data, is significantly faster with video mocap. There's no setup time for markers or calibration. You simply record, process, and refine. Our AI-powered cleanup further accelerates the post-production phase, allowing you to iterate on your animations more quickly. This speed means more creative output and less time spent on technical overhead.

Creative freedom

Without the constraints of physical markers or suits, performers can move more naturally and expressively. This leads to more authentic and dynamic animations. The ability to capture motion anywhere, from an office to an outdoor setting, unlocks new possibilities for creative expression. Imagine capturing a dance sequence in a park or a unique character walk in a bustling street – all without a studio.

Privacy and security

At Marionette Mocap, we understand the importance of data privacy. Unlike many cloud-based solutions, our software processes all your video mocap data locally on your computer. This means your sensitive animation data never leaves your machine and is not uploaded to external servers. This commitment to privacy is a core tenet of our platform, giving you peace of mind while you create.

Marionette Mocap features at a glance

We’re constantly evolving our platform to bring you the best tools for video mocap. Our latest software version, v33.6, released on Sept. 19, 2025, includes a host of enhancements designed to improve your workflow.

Our plans for every creator

We believe that powerful video mocap tools should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their budget or project size. That's why we offer flexible pricing plans tailored to different needs:

1. Free Tier: Get started with unlimited motion capture. This tier allows for 3 seconds of export and 30 seconds of DCC copy per month, perfect for trying out the software.

2. Indie Plan: Designed for freelancers and students with annual revenue less than $100k/year. The Indie plan, available for $12.50/month (paid annually), offers unlimited motion capture and export. Monthly pricing is also available.

3. Studio Plan: For professionals and small teams, the Studio plan, priced at $29.99/month (paid annually), provides unlimited motion capture and export, along with enhanced support options (chat, email, phone). Monthly pricing is also available.

You can learn more and get started on your video mocap journey here: https://marionettemocap.com/get-started

Who uses Marionette Mocap for video mocap?

Our technology is trusted by a diverse range of creators and studios, from independent animators to established game developers. We're proud to support the creative work of individuals like Joey Lombardi, an Indie animator, Peer Lemmers, a 3D Animator at Guerrilla Games, Alex Overby, an Animator & actor, and Monika Oller, a 3D animator at Tato. Our clients also include Triband, Krafton, Maze FX, Mediatech, Farworld Studio, Virtualisurg, Anatomage, and Synchrotron, demonstrating the versatility and reliability of our video mocap solution across various industries.

Join our community

We believe in fostering a strong community where creators can share knowledge, get support, and inspire each other. Our Discord channel is a vibrant hub for Marionette Mocap users. Paid plan subscribers also benefit from dedicated support through this channel. You can connect with fellow animators and get assistance from our team. For any questions regarding terms, feel free to contact us at support@marionettexr.com.

Accelerate your workflow with video mocap

Are you experiencing bottlenecks in your animation pipeline? Traditional motion capture setups or manual keyframe animation can be incredibly time-consuming. Marionette Mocap's video mocap solution is specifically designed to eliminate these pain points. By enabling you to capture natural human motion quickly and efficiently, we help you focus more on the creative aspects of your projects and less on technical hurdles.

Our robust Blender, Unity, and Maya plugins ensure that the motion data you capture integrates seamlessly into your preferred digital content creation (DCC) tools. This direct integration means less friction and a faster turnaround from concept to final animation. Say goodbye to tedious manual rigging and keyframing and embrace a workflow that truly enhances your creativity.

Discover how our Blender integration can further enhance your workflow: https://marionettemocap.com/blog/marionettexr-blender-integration.

If you're looking for signs that your current mocap workflow is slowing you down, we have insights for you: https://marionettemocap.com/blog/5-signs-your-mocap-workflow-is-slowing-down-your-creativity.

Beyond basic video mocap: AI-powered cleanup

Simply capturing motion from video is only half the battle. Raw motion data, especially from consumer-grade cameras, often contains noise, jitter, and imperfections that require extensive post-processing. This is where Marionette Mocap's AI-powered cleanup truly shines. Our algorithms are trained to intelligently smooth out unwanted artifacts, correct common motion capture issues, and deliver animation data that is ready for production.

This automated cleanup significantly reduces the time and effort animators traditionally spend on tedious manual adjustments. Combined with our intuitive manual tools, you retain full control to make any specific modifications needed for your project's unique requirements. It’s a powerful synergy of AI efficiency and artistic precision, ensuring your video mocap results are always professional-grade.

Curious about the specifics of AI video motion capture? Read our detailed article: https://marionettemocap.com/blog/what-is-ai-video-motion-capture.

Technical requirements for video mocap

To ensure the best experience with Marionette Mocap, here are the essential technical specifications:

These specifications ensure that our AI processing, which is handled locally on your machine, can perform optimally. We recommend checking your system against these requirements to ensure smooth performance when utilizing our video mocap software.

Frequently asked questions about video mocap

What is video mocap?

Video mocap (motion capture) is a technology that extracts motion data from video footage. It allows animators to record a performance with a standard camera and then convert that recording into 3D animation data for digital characters. Our system uses advanced AI and markerless technology for this process.

Do I need special equipment for Marionette Mocap's video mocap?

No, you do not. For Marionette Mocap, you only need a laptop (Windows 10 or newer with an Nvidia GPU) and a mobile phone or camera to record your video footage. No expensive suits, markers, or dedicated mocap studios are required.

Can I capture multiple people with Marionette Mocap's video mocap?

Yes, our software supports capturing motion for multiple people from a single video source, offering greater flexibility for complex scenes and interactions.

What are the export options for my video mocap data?

You can export your animations in standard formats such as FBX (Mixamo standard), GLTF, or GLB. Additionally, we offer direct streaming integrations through our plugins for Blender, Unity, and Maya, allowing you to control rigs in real-time.

Is my data private when using Marionette Mocap for video mocap?

Absolutely. One of our core commitments is user privacy. All video mocap data processing happens locally on your computer, meaning your information never leaves your machine and is not uploaded to cloud servers.

What are the pricing options for Marionette Mocap?

We offer a Free Tier with limited export, an Indie plan for freelancers and students starting at $12.50/month (paid annually), and a Studio plan for professionals and small teams starting at $29.99/month (paid annually), all providing unlimited motion capture and export beyond the free tier's limits.

How can I get support for Marionette Mocap?

We provide support through our active Discord community channel for all users. Paid plan subscribers also receive dedicated support through the Discord channel, with Studio plan users benefiting from additional chat, email, and phone support. For general inquiries, you can reach us at support@marionettexr.com.