Move AI
Animation software
Video software
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What is Move AI
Move AI is an AI-based motion capture software that converts video footage into 3D motion data for character animation. It targets animators, game and film teams, and creators who need to capture human movement without specialized mocap suits or optical marker setups. The product focuses on extracting motion from multi-camera recordings and exporting animation-ready data for use in common 3D pipelines.
Markerless video-to-motion capture
Move AI captures human motion from video rather than requiring a dedicated suit with sensors or reflective markers. This can reduce setup time and hardware complexity for teams that already have cameras available. It is particularly useful for quickly generating motion data for previs, prototyping, and animation blocking. The approach fits workflows where rapid iteration matters more than on-set mocap infrastructure.
3D pipeline export orientation
The product is designed to output motion data that can be applied to 3D characters in standard animation workflows. This makes it relevant for teams working in DCC tools and real-time engines that accept common mocap interchange formats. Compared with manual keyframing, it can shorten the time needed to produce realistic base motion. It also supports reuse of captured motion across multiple characters via retargeting in downstream tools.
Scales from small to teams
Because capture is based on recorded video, the same process can be used by individual creators or production teams. Teams can standardize capture sessions and build internal motion libraries from repeated shoots. This helps organizations that need consistent movement styles across multiple projects. It also enables remote capture scenarios where footage is collected offsite and processed later.
Capture quality depends on footage
Results depend heavily on camera placement, lighting, frame rate, and how much of the body is visible. Occlusions, fast motion, and motion blur can reduce tracking accuracy and require cleanup in downstream animation tools. Multi-camera setups can improve results but add operational complexity. This makes outcomes less predictable than controlled studio mocap environments.
Requires downstream animation cleanup
Even when motion is successfully extracted, productions often need post-processing such as smoothing, foot locking, and contact refinement. Retargeting to different rigs can introduce artifacts that must be corrected in a DCC tool. For high-end character work, teams may still need animators to polish performances. This limits the product’s ability to fully replace traditional animation or premium mocap pipelines.
Not a full animation suite
Move AI focuses on motion capture rather than end-to-end animation creation, editing, rendering, or compositing. Users typically need separate tools for rigging, scene layout, facial animation, and final output. Organizations looking for an all-in-one animation and video production environment will need additional software. This can increase total workflow complexity and licensing costs.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 per seat/month | Access Move One; 30 credits (one-time/forever); 1 seat max; up to HD, up to 60 fps; single-person tracking; Web & iOS access. |
| Starter | $18 per seat/month (or $14/seat/month billed annually) | 60 credits/month; additional credits $0.30/credit; includes everything in Free. |
| Standard | $46 per seat/month (or $37/seat/month billed annually) | 180 credits/month; additional credits $0.26/credit; commercial use allowed. |
| Plus | $225 per seat/month (or $180/seat/month billed annually) | 240 credits/month; up to 5 seats; 2nd-generation single-view model (s2); Dex hand & finger dynamics; additional credits $0.94/credit. |
| Advanced | $490 per seat/month (or $392/seat/month billed annually) | 700 credits/month; up to 4K & up to 120 fps; additional credits $0.70/credit. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Contact sales: all Gen2 models (s2, s2-light, enhance), train custom models, API/SDK access, on-prem/off-prem solutions, multi-person capture, priority support. |
Move Pro (1-month self-serve trial - paid): $995 for 30 days — includes ~1,000 credits (≈1,000 seconds), desktop access, Gen 2 multicam (m2) model, includes Move One Advanced features; intended as a time-limited paid trial for Move Pro multicam workflows.
Usage-based / API pricing (summary): Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (per-second processing rates) Base example rates: s1 = $0.012 / second; s2 = $0.024 / second. Multicam models: m1 = $0.024 / sec per camera; m2 = $0.043 / sec per camera. Resolution and FPS multipliers apply; minimum charge per job: $0.10. (See vendor API pricing for multipliers and examples.)
