Move AI

Move AI is a revolutionary platform that leverages artificial intelligence to provide high-quality, markerless motion capture (mocap) solutions. By analyzing video footage from standard cameras, Move AI extracts natural human motion and converts it into clean, accurate 3D animation data. This technology eliminates the need for expensive mocap suits, specialized studios, and complex hardware, making professional-grade character animation accessible to everyone from independent creators to large-scale production houses. The platform is designed to streamline the animation pipeline, significantly reducing the time and cost associated with traditional methods.

The ecosystem includes several products tailored to different needs: Move One for single-camera capture from any device like an iPhone, Move Pro for high-precision multi-camera setups, and Move Live for real-time motion capture in studio environments. This versatility makes it a powerful tool for a wide range of applications, including game development, visual effects, virtual production, and scientific research.

How to use Move AI

The workflow for using Move AI is designed for simplicity and efficiency:

1. Choose Your Product: Select the appropriate tool for your project—Move One for quick captures with a single camera, Move Pro for higher fidelity with multiple cameras (2-6), or Move Live for real-time streaming.
2. Capture Video: Record the desired human movement using standard cameras. For Move One, a single iPhone or any video camera will suffice. For Move Pro, set up multiple cameras (like GoPros) around the subject to capture the performance from different angles. No special suits or markers are required.
3. Upload and Process: Upload your video files to the Move AI web platform or through the iOS app. The platform's advanced AI algorithms will process the footage to generate a 3D skeleton and extract the motion data.
4. Refine and Export: Once processed, you can review the motion data. For further precision, the beta Editor allows for fine-tuning. Finally, export the animation data in standard formats like FBX or USD.
5. Integrate into Your Project: Import the exported file directly into your preferred 3D software, such as Unreal Engine, Blender, Unity, or Cinema 4D, to apply the motion to your 3D characters.

Core Features of Move AI

• Markerless Motion Capture: Captures high-fidelity motion data from video without the need for any physical suits or markers.
• Single & Multi-Camera Support: Offers the flexibility of using a single camera (Move One) for accessibility or a multi-camera setup (Move Pro, Move Live) for professional-grade precision and accuracy.
• Real-Time Mocap (Move Live): Provides real-time motion data streaming for virtual production, live events, and immediate feedback during performance capture sessions.
• Advanced Hand and Finger Tracking (Dex): Captures the subtle nuances of hand and finger movements, adding a new level of realism to character animations.
• Gen 2 AI Models: Utilizes next-generation AI models to deliver superior spatial motion accuracy and cleaner data, reducing the need for post-capture cleanup.
• Multi-Person Tracking: Enterprise plans support the capture of multiple individuals in a single scene, ideal for complex interactions and crowd simulations.
• API and SDK Access: Allows for deep integration into custom pipelines, tools, and applications for enterprise clients.

Use Cases for Move AI

Move AI is trusted by leading companies in entertainment, life sciences, and robotics:

• Game Development: Indie and AAA studios use it to efficiently create realistic animations for player characters, NPCs, and in-game cinematics.
• Film & Visual Effects (VFX): Animates digital characters and CG props for films and TV shows, and generates natural crowd movements for large-scale scenes.
• Virtual Production & Previsualization: Directors can generate real-time scene previews, helping to plan shots and block scenes before principal photography.
• Motion Analysis: Researchers and companies can analyze human movements for ergonomic assessments, sports science, and improving workplace safety.
• Robotics and Animatronics: The motion data can be used to train robots to mimic human movements for various applications.

Advantages of Move AI

Move AI offers significant advantages over traditional animation and mocap methods:

• Democratization of Mocap: Breaks down the financial and technical barriers, making high-quality motion capture accessible to creators of all sizes.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Dramatically lowers production costs by eliminating the need for expensive mocap hardware, suits, and studio rentals.
• Workflow Acceleration: Speeds up the animation process from weeks or months to just hours, allowing teams to focus more on creativity and less on technical hurdles.
• Flexibility and Portability: Capture motion in any environment—indoors or outdoors—using readily available cameras.

Pricing and Plans

Move AI offers a flexible pricing structure with plans for individuals and enterprises:

• Move One: Follows a freemium model.
  • Free Plan: $0/month, includes 30 credits for life to test the platform.
  • Starter Plan: $18/month for 60 credits/month.
  • Standard Plan: $46/month for 180 credits/month.
  • Plus Plan: $225/month, includes 240 credits, Gen 2 models, and Dex hand tracking.
  • Advanced Plan: $490/month, includes 700 credits, up to 4K video support, and higher frame rates.
• Move Pro: Aimed at professionals needing higher fidelity.
  • 1-Month Trial: $995 for 1,000 seconds of processing and access to advanced features.
• Move Live & Enterprise: Custom pricing for studios and large organizations. These plans offer unlimited usage, API/SDK access, on-premise solutions, multi-person capture, and priority support.

Annual billing options are available for most plans, offering significant savings.