Specifications
Best For:
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Indie Game DevelopersCreate fluid, realistic character animations without a large budget or mocap studio.
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Animation & VFX StudiosSpeed up pre-visualization and secondary character animation with fast, portable mocap.
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Content Creators & EducatorsProduce engaging animated explainer videos and educational content using accessible tools.
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Virtual Production & MetaverseDrive real-time digital avatars for live streaming, virtual events, and immersive experiences.
Key Features
Gallery & Demo
Pros
- Democratizes professional motion capture with affordable hardware and software.
- Powerful AI video-to-mocap tool removes need for suits for basic capture.
- Seamless integration with all major 3D animation and game engines (Blender, Maya, Unreal, Unity).
- Active and supportive community with extensive learning resources.
- Freemium software model allows users to start creating at no cost.
Cons
- Inertial suit-based capture can suffer from drift and requires periodic recalibration.
- Video-based mocap quality is highly dependent on input video lighting and clarity.
- Advanced features and higher export limits require a paid subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a suit to use Rokoko?
No. While they offer suits, their Rokoko Video app uses AI to generate motion data from any standard video file, so you can start with just a smartphone camera.
What 3D software does Rokoko work with?
Rokoko Studio offers direct plugins for Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, and Unity, with support for FBX and other standard formats.
Is there a free version?
Yes. Rokoko Studio has a free Community plan with core features and limited monthly exports. Paid plans (Pro, Enterprise) offer more exports, premium features, and commercial licenses.
Release History
Major Platform Update
Introduced a new unified platform with improved retargeting, a asset library, and streamlined workflow from capture to final animation.