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DeepMotion

AI-powered motion capture and 3D body tracking for animation creation

AI-Powered Summary

DeepMotion provides AI-based motion capture that converts regular video into 3D animations and also generates 3D animations from text prompts. It supports multi-person tracking, custom characters, and runs in-browser on desktop and mobile. The platform is designed for animators, game developers, and content creators who need motion capture without specialized hardware.

Key Features

What makes DeepMotion stand out

Video to 3D Animation

Upload a regular video and the AI extracts body motion to create a 3D animation.

Text to 3D Animation

Describe a motion in text and the AI generates a corresponding 3D animation.

Multi-Person Tracking

Track full-body, hand, and face motion for up to 8 people in a single video.

Custom 3D Characters

Upload your own 3D character models and apply captured motion to them.

Mobile Compatibility

Access the animation tool from any mobile browser to create animations on the go.

Rotoscope Pose Editor

Manually refine and correct AI-generated animation poses for better accuracy.

Hand & Face Tracking

Captures detailed hand and facial expressions alongside full-body motion.

Free Credit Program

Earn animation credits back by labeling motions or correcting animations.

What's Great

  • No special motion capture hardware needed—works with regular video footage
  • Multi-person tracking supports up to 8 people simultaneously
  • Text-to-3D-animation (SayMotion) offers a unique prompt-based workflow
  • Mobile-compatible browser app allows animation creation on the go
  • Free Animation Credit Program lets users earn back credits through labeling and corrections

Things to Know

  • Pricing details are not transparently listed on the website, making cost comparison difficult
  • Animation quality may vary depending on input video quality and complexity
  • Credit-based system means heavy users may face limitations or unexpected costs

Pricing Plans

All DeepMotion pricing tiers and features

Credit-based system with monthly resets

Freemium

Free
Basic animation credits(Limited monthly credits)
Free Animation Credit Program

Starter

Custom

Innovator

Custom

Professional

Custom

Studio

Custom
Unlimited credits(Unlimited)
Highest Job Priority

Real Cost Breakdown

Hidden Costs

  • Credit-based system means costs scale with usage volume
  • Commercial licensing may require higher-tier plans
  • Credits expire at end of each month if unused

Cost Saving Tips

  • Use the Free Animation Credit Program to earn back credits by labeling and correcting animations
  • Start with the Freemium plan to test before committing to a paid tier

Pricing is not publicly transparent on the website, making it hard to evaluate cost-effectiveness without signing up; the free tier and credit-earning program offer a low-risk entry point.

Price Comparison

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DeepMotion ranks as the 5th most affordable option out of 5 tools, priced 100% below the category average of $10/mo.

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Best For

Animators and creators needing affordable markerless motion capture from video

Who Should NOT Use This

  • Studios requiring real-time on-set motion captureDeepMotion processes video after recording rather than providing real-time on-set capture feedback with sub-frame latency.
  • Users needing precise biomechanical or medical-grade motion dataAI-based markerless tracking from video does not match the precision of professional optical or inertial motion capture systems.
  • Developers looking for an API or SDK to embed motion capture into their own softwareDeepMotion appears to be a web-based platform without a publicly documented developer API for integration into custom pipelines.
  • Teams that need completely offline or on-premise processingDeepMotion is a cloud-based service that requires uploading video to their servers for processing.

Competitive Position

Combines both video-to-animation and text-to-animation capabilities in a single browser-based platform with no hardware requirements.

When to Choose DeepMotion

  • You need affordable motion capture without buying specialized hardware
  • You want to generate 3D animations from text prompts (SayMotion)
  • You need to track multiple people simultaneously from a single video
  • You're a solo creator or small team needing quick turnaround on animation projects

When to Look Elsewhere

  • You need real-time motion capture during live production or performance
  • You require sub-millimeter precision for VFX or medical research
  • You need a fully offline or air-gapped solution
  • You need extensive API access to build motion capture into a custom application

Strongest alternative: Rokoko

Learning Curve

Moderate
Time to basic use
1-2 hours
Time to proficiency
1-2 weeks

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of 3D animation concepts
Familiarity with 3D character file formats for custom character uploads

Common Challenges

  • Understanding the credit system and how to maximize free credits
  • Getting high-quality results depends heavily on input video quality and recording conditions
  • Multi-person tracking is still in beta and may require troubleshooting

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DeepMotion

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