DeepMotion

DeepMotion is a pioneering AI animation platform dedicated to bringing digital humans to life. Its mission is to build the largest AI-generated animation platform for entertainment, social media, and the Metaverse. By leveraging advanced AI, physics simulation, and deep learning, DeepMotion provides powerful tools that democratize 3D animation, making it accessible and efficient for creators of all levels. The platform features two main products: Animate 3D for video-based motion capture and SayMotion for text-based generative animation.

How to use DeepMotion

Using DeepMotion is a streamlined process designed for efficiency:

For Animate 3D (Video to Animation):

1. Sign Up & Log In: Create a free account on the DeepMotion portal.
2. Upload Video: Upload your video file (MP4, MOV, or AVI) containing the human motion you want to capture. For best results, follow the platform's video capture guidelines.
3. Configure Settings: Adjust settings such as motion smoothing, foot locking, and enable features like face and hand tracking if needed.
4. Select Character: Choose a default character, upload your own custom model (FBX or GLB), or create one using the integrated Wolf3D tool.
5. Process Animation: The AI will process the video and generate a 3D animation.
6. Refine and Export: Use the Rotoscope Pose Editor to make frame-by-frame corrections. Once satisfied, export your animation in various formats like FBX, BVH, or MP4.

For SayMotion (Text to Animation):

1. Enter Prompt: Navigate to the SayMotion tool and type a descriptive text prompt of the animation you want to create (e.g., "a person walking sadly through the rain").
2. Generate: The generative AI model will create multiple animation variants based on your prompt.
3. Select and Edit: Choose the best variant and make adjustments to clip length or other parameters.
4. Download: Download the final animation for use in your projects.

Core Features of DeepMotion

• AI Motion Capture (Animate 3D): Transforms standard 2D videos into high-quality 3D animations without markers or special suits.
• Generative AI Animation (SayMotion): Creates 3D animations from simple text prompts, pioneering a new creative workflow.
• Physics Simulation: Employs biomechanical simulation to ensure animations are physically accurate and realistic.
• Custom Character Support: Animate your own 3D models by uploading FBX or GLB files, or create new avatars with the Wolf3D partnership.
• Hand and Face Tracking: Captures nuanced facial expressions and finger movements for more expressive characters (costs extra credits).
• Rotoscope Pose Editor: A powerful tool for fine-tuning animations, allowing for joint-level corrections to improve accuracy.
• Developer API: Offers API access for high-volume users and seamless integration into custom development pipelines.
• Free Credit Program: Users can earn back animation credits by providing detailed text labels for their videos and correcting animations, contributing to the AI's improvement.

Use Cases for DeepMotion

DeepMotion is versatile and serves various industries:

• Game Development: Rapidly create lifelike animations for player characters and NPCs, significantly speeding up the development cycle.
• Film & VFX: Use for pre-visualization, creating digital doubles, and generating final character animations for movies and shows.
• Social Media & Marketing: Produce engaging animated content and virtual influencers for platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Metaverse & VR/AR: Populate virtual worlds and augmented reality experiences with realistic, dynamically animated avatars.

Advantages of DeepMotion

DeepMotion offers significant advantages over traditional methods:

• Accessibility: Eliminates the need for expensive motion capture hardware and dedicated studio space.
• Efficiency: Dramatically reduces the time and cost associated with creating 3D animations.
• Flexibility: Supports a wide range of input (video, text) and output (FBX, BVH, etc.) formats, fitting into existing workflows.
• Scalability: From a free plan for hobbyists to studio plans with unlimited credits and API access, it scales with your needs.
• Continuous Improvement: The platform's AI models are constantly improving, partly thanks to user contributions via the Free Credit Program.

Pricing and Plans

DeepMotion offers separate pricing for its two main services, both with a freemium model.

Animate 3D Pricing:

• Freemium: Free. Includes 60 seconds of animation per month for non-commercial use.
• Starter: $15/month. Offers more animation time and features for individuals.
• Freelancer: $48/month. Geared towards professionals with higher usage needs and commercial licensing.
• Studio: $199/month. Provides a large volume of animation credits, highest job priority, and premium features for teams.

SayMotion (Text to 3D Animation) Pricing:

• Freemium: Free. Includes 3 animation credits per month.
• Starter: $9/month (paid annually). Offers 15 credits/month and unlimited downloads.
• Professional: $39/month (paid annually). Provides 400 credits/month, longer clip lengths, and more custom characters.
• Studio: $83/month (paid annually). Includes 1,000 credits/month, highest job priority, and maximum features.

API plans are available for enterprise clients with high-volume needs. All paid plans include a commercial license.