Deepmotion
AI motion capture from video
DeepMotion is an AI-powered markerless motion capture platform that transforms standard video recordings into realistic 3D animations. Using advanced AI algorithms, it tracks body, hand, and facial movements from video input without requiring specialized hardware, making professional motion capture accessible to creators of all levels.
Key Capabilities
DeepMotion captures motion from standard video and converts it into 3D animation data with support for tracking up to 8 people simultaneously from a single video. Features include face and hand tracking, physics simulation, foot locking, hand-to-ground contact detection, and motion smoothing. The patent-pending Rotoscope Pose Editor lets users trace character motion directly over input video for precision adjustments. Users can upload custom FBX, GLB, or VRM characters, create custom avatars with Ready Player Me and Avaturn, or use default characters.
Who Should Use Deepmotion
DeepMotion is ideal for indie game developers, 3D animators, virtual content creators, and small studios who need motion capture capabilities without investing in expensive hardware setups. Its tiered pricing makes it accessible from hobbyists to professional studios requiring multi-person tracking.
Getting Started
Sign up at deepmotion.com for a free account that allows creation of up to 60 seconds of animation per month with 2-person tracking. Upload a video of the movement you want to capture, select or upload a character model, and let the AI generate your 3D animation. Export in FBX or BVH format for use in game engines or 3D software.
Pricing & Accessibility: DeepMotion offers Freemium (60 seconds/month, 2-person tracking), Starter at $9/month annual (3-person, 180 credits), Innovator at $17/month annual (4-person, 480 credits), Professional at $39/month annual (6-person, 1,500 credits), and Studio at $83/month annual (8-person tracking).
Why Consider Deepmotion: DeepMotion democratizes motion capture by delivering multi-person tracking, facial and hand capture, and physics simulation from standard video, eliminating the need for expensive mocap hardware while supporting industry-standard export formats.
Pros
- Markerless motion capture from any standard video recording
- Tracks up to 8 people simultaneously from a single video
- Patent-pending Rotoscope Pose Editor for precision adjustments
- Supports custom character uploads in FBX, GLB, and VRM formats
- Affordable entry point with free tier and plans starting at $9/month
Cons
- Free tier limited to 60 seconds of animation per month
- Monthly billing is significantly more expensive than annual pricing
- Clip length limits vary by plan, starting at just 20 seconds on Starter
Who is this for?
Creating motion capture data for indie game development, animating virtual avatars for content creation, producing 3D character animations from smartphone video, multi-person motion capture for dance and performance, prototyping character movement for animation projects
Frequently Asked Questions about Deepmotion
Do I need special equipment for DeepMotion?
No, DeepMotion works with standard video from any camera, including smartphone cameras. The AI algorithms handle all motion tracking, body, hand, and facial capture without requiring mocap suits, markers, or specialized hardware.
How many people can DeepMotion track at once?
DeepMotion can track up to 8 people simultaneously from a single video on the Studio plan. Lower tiers support 2-6 person tracking depending on the plan level, with the free tier supporting up to 2 people.
What file formats does DeepMotion export?
DeepMotion exports animation data in industry-standard FBX and BVH formats, which are compatible with major game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine, as well as 3D software like Blender and Maya. Input characters can be in FBX, GLB, or VRM formats.
Pricing
freemium
$9/mo (annual)
Free tier: 60 seconds of animation per month, 2-person tracking
Details
APIYes
Open SourceNo
LanguagesEnglish
Learning CurveModerate
Integrations
UnityUnreal EngineBlenderMayaReady Player Me+1 more
