Reallusion has released Video Mocap, an online AI motion-capture service integrated into iClone. The feature was developed with AI mocap firm QuickMagic and arrives alongside iClone 8.63, a minor update focusing on plugin support and FBX export fixes. Video Mocap extracts actor movement from uploaded footage and generates editable animation directly inside iClone. Unlike standalone online services that export FBX data, the new plugin connects the AI pipeline to iClone’s animation system, allowing users to clean up artefacts such as foot slippage using iClone’s native tools.

Capture options and limitations

The service offers full-body or upper-body capture, including finger tracking. Facial motion capture is not supported and remains a separate paid add-on in the iClone ecosystem. Each motion-generation task processes up to 60 seconds of video for a single character and costs 250 DA Points, equivalent to $2.50. DA Points are Reallusion’s digital currency, sold with a minimum purchase of $10. Video processing takes place entirely online, and users can submit multiple clips in a batch. Up to ten motion files can be generated per batch if a video contains several performers.

Compatibility and pricing

The Video Mocap plugin is available as a free download for iClone 8.63 and Windows 10+. iClone itself remains a paid application with a $599 perpetual licence. Video Mocap operates on a pay-per-use model. Each clip must be trimmed to a maximum of 60 seconds, though source videos up to 15 minutes can be uploaded. Supported formats include .mp4, .mov, .avi, .mkv, and ten others. Reallusion recommends a minimum resolution of 720p, while 4K and 8K files may reduce performance.

Recording recommendations

Reallusion advises recording footage with a static, eye-level camera, ensuring the performer’s full body or upper body remains visible, depending on the capture type. AI tracking may fail if the subject leaves the frame, wears clothing similar to the background, or performs rapid or occluded motions such as flips or combat. The firm also recommends removing empty video sections before upload to improve motion-tracking accuracy. These and other technical notes are detailed in the iClone Video Mocap Online Manual.

Context: AI mocap enters production tools

Video Mocap joins a growing field of AI-based motion capture systems that interpret human movement from standard video footage. Reallusion’s implementation distinguishes itself by integrating this functionality directly into a production-ready 3D animation platform, avoiding intermediate export steps.

As with any AI-driven system, actual performance and accuracy will depend on recording conditions, motion complexity, and camera quality. Artists should test the service with their own material before integrating it into production pipelines.

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In a move that might make brand strategists giddy, Autodesk has rebranded Wonder Studio, the AI-infused platform for seamlessly inserting CG characters into video footage, as Autodesk Flow Studio. This rebranding officially integrates the service into Autodesk’s Flow cloud platform for media and entertainment. Despite the new moniker, users can rest easy knowing that the platform’s availability and pricing remain unchanged.

AI-Powered CG Integration

Launched in 2023 and acquired by Autodesk in 2024, Wonder Studio—now Autodesk Flow Studio—leverages artificial intelligence to automate the integration of CG characters into live-action footage. The platform tracks live actors, replaces them with CG counterparts, and matches lighting conditions, producing clean plates, alpha masks, camera tracks, and motion-capture data. For those who like their data portable, the platform supports exports to Blender, Maya, Unreal Engine, or in USD format for applications like 3ds Max, Houdini, or Unity.

Introducing ‘Wonder Tools’

In February 2025, the platform received an update introducing standalone services dubbed ‘Wonder Tools.’ These tools allow users to extract clean plates—backgrounds without actors—and obtain camera tracking data from footage. Notably, the Camera Track Wonder Tool can process footage sans actors, while the Clean Plate Wonder Tool is designed to remove human actors (up to four per shot) but doesn’t extend its vanishing act to animals or inanimate objects.

Pricing and Accessibility

Autodesk Flow Studio operates as a browser-based platform compatible with Chrome or Safari—sorry, mobile users, you’ll need to switch to a desktop. The platform offers two subscription tiers:

• Lite: Priced at $29.99/month or $299.88/year, this tier allows 1080p video exports and access to mocap data, clean plates, camera tracks, and 3D scenes.
• Pro: At $149.99/month or $1,499.88/year, subscribers can export at 4K resolution and receive additional features like roto masks.

Both plans operate on a credit system, with one second of video processing consuming 20 credits. Lite subscribers receive 3,000 credits/month, while Pro users enjoy 12,000 credits/month. citeturn0search0

As with any new tool, it’s advisable to evaluate Autodesk Flow Studio’s features in the context of your project’s specific requirements before full integration.

For a visual overview of the rebranding and new features, check out the video below:

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