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iPi Mocap Studio
What it is
iPi Mocap Studio analyzes multi-camera or depth-sensor recordings made with iPi Recorder to track an actor and create skeleton animation for humanlike characters. Motion tools include jitter removal, trajectory filtering, manual finger-pose keyframing, cleanup, refinement, and filtering. Character import and animation export support FBX, BVH, Collada, DMX, and SMD. The Pro edition adds multi-person tracking, multiple GPUs, and batch processing. Basic and Pro editions can stream poses to Unity through supplied C# scripts; in multi-actor projects, only the active actor streams, using UDP with port 31455 by default. A 30-day trial includes Basic features, but export and live preview stop afterward. AI tracking requires 64-bit Windows 10 or 11 with a compatible NVIDIA RTX or Quadro RTX GPU and is documented for single-actor color video. Licenses activate online, one computer at a time, with offline activation also described. Prices start at $195; the Biomech add-on is $245 a month, billed three months rent.
For and against
For
- Tracks motion from cameras or depth sensors
- Exports FBX, BVH, Collada, DMX, and SMD
- Includes motion cleanup and finger keyframing
- Pro supports multi-person tracking and batch processing
- Offers a 30-day trial
Against
- Windows-only platform
- Trial disables export and live preview afterward
- AI tracking requires compatible NVIDIA RTX hardware
- Project files use proprietary iPi formats
The verdict
iPi Mocap Studio covers capture, cleanup, retargeting, export, and Unity streaming in a Windows application. Trial limits, hardware requirements, and one-computer licensing are important before choosing an edition.
Who it suits
It suits Windows users creating character animation from recorded motion, especially those needing cleanup, retargeting, or Unity streaming. Pro features target multi-person, multi-GPU, or batch workflows.
Plans and prices
Basic
1 or 2 depth sensors · 3 to 6 RGB cameras
Read 29 Sep 2026 · ipisoft.com
Basic
1 or 2 depth sensors · 3 to 6 RGB cameras
Read 29 Sep 2026 · ipisoft.com
Basic
1 or 2 depth sensors · 3 to 6 RGB cameras
Read 29 Sep 2026 · ipisoft.com
Express
Single depth sensor · relatively simple motions
Read 29 Sep 2026 · ipisoft.com
Biomech Add-on
Requires iPi Mocap Studio license
Read 29 Sep 2026 · ipisoft.com
Biomech Add-on
Requires iPi Mocap Studio license
Read 29 Sep 2026 · ipisoft.com
Biomech Add-on
Requires iPi Mocap Studio license
Read 29 Sep 2026 · ipisoft.com
Pro
Up to 4 depth sensors · 3 to 16 Sony RGB cameras · multiple persons tracking · live feedback
Read 29 Sep 2026 · ipisoft.com
Pro
Up to 4 depth sensors · 3 to 16 Sony RGB cameras · multiple persons tracking · live feedback
Read 29 Sep 2026 · ipisoft.com
On the record
- AI requirements and limits
- AI-based tracking requires Windows 10 or 11 64-bit and a compatible NVIDIA RTX or Quadro RTX GPU; the documented current AI features are limited to single-actor projects with color video.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Animation output
- It produces skeleton animation that can be applied to a humanlike character and includes jitter removal and trajectory filtering.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Editing
- iPi Mocap Studio includes manual finger pose keyframing, motion cleanup, refinement, and filtering tools.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Export formats
- FBX,BVH,Collada,DMX,SMDipisoft.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Formats
- Character import and animation export formats include FBX, BVH, Collada, DMX, and SMD.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Licensing
- Licenses use online activation, are locked to one computer at a time, and the documentation also describes an offline activation option.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Maker identity
- The product documentation identifies iPi Soft LLC as the software provider.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Platform
- The documentation lists Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11, with 32-bit and 64-bit versions.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Pro features
- The Pro edition supports multi-person tracking, multiple GPUs, and batch processing.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Proprietary project files
- Project data uses proprietary .iPiMotion, .iPiCalib, .iPiLocked, and .iPiScene formats that can be handled only by iPi Soft products.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- iPi Mocap Studio tracks an actor’s motion by analyzing multi-camera or depth-sensor video recordings made with iPi Recorder.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Streaming limitation
- Streaming supports only the active actor in a multi-actor project, and uses UDP with port 31455 by default.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Support
- The maker offers email-based technical support; perpetual licenses include support and updates for the first two years after activation.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The 30-day trial includes all Basic Edition features, after which animation export and live preview are unavailable.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
- Unity integration
- Basic and Pro editions can stream character poses over the network for use in Unity projects through supplied C# scripts.docs.ipisoft.com · read 29 Sep 2026
