Move AI's recently unveiled Gen 2 spatial motion technology brings professional-grade motion capture to filmmakers without specialized suits or markers, using AI and physics to capture precise 3D motion from standard cameras. The technology, showcased at Movement Day in BAFTA London, represents a significant leap in accessibility and quality for productions of all sizes, potentially transforming workflow efficiency for animation, VFX, and virtual production teams.
Introducing Gen 2 spatial motion: 3D motion capture, full-body dynamics, joint torques, ground reaction forces, advanced motion retargeting, motion prediction. Works on AI video, phones, cinema cams, stadia. Launched at Movement Day, BAFTA London.
— #Move AI (#@MoveAI_)
3:56 PM • Mar 11, 2025
From Suits to Software: Motion capture becomes democratized through AI-powered tools
Move AI's markerless capture system eliminates traditional barriers to motion capture while introducing advanced capabilities previously unavailable without expensive equipment.
Single camera motion capture (s2 model) delivers high-quality 3D motion data without the depth limitations typically associated with single-camera setups
Multi-camera configurations (m2 model) provide optical-grade motion capture at significantly lower cost than traditional marker-based systems
New model variants cater to specific production needs - from s2-light for near real-time applications to m2-xl for large-scale environments capturing 20+ performers simultaneously
Improved foot planting, motion stability, and smoother reconstruction address common pain points in digital character animation
Enhanced spine biomechanics and a new 6-degrees-of-freedom shoulder model deliver more natural movement, particularly for complex upper body actions
Beyond Tracking Points: This technology captures physics-based movement properties that transform animator workflows
Gen 2 goes beyond simply tracking joint positions to understand the underlying physics of human movement, opening new possibilities for realistic motion.
Full-body dynamics data provides deeper understanding of how weight shifts and momentum flow through a performer's movements
Joint torque measurements capture the forces moving through each joint, essential for creating physically believable character animations
Ground reaction force data helps animators create more authentic interactions between characters and surfaces
Advanced motion retargeting capabilities streamline the process of applying captured movements to characters of different proportions
Motion prediction features potentially reduce the need for multiple takes by intelligently filling gaps in captured data
Final Cut on Mocap: As motion capture barriers fall, expect the creative applications to multiply beyond traditional animation
This technology signals a shift in how motion data will be integrated throughout the production pipeline, not just for character animation but as a fundamental creative tool.
The accessibility of markerless capture using standard cameras could make motion data a standard part of the creative toolkit rather than a specialized service
Integration with platforms like CapCut suggests motion capture is moving toward consumer applications, potentially creating new talent pipelines
The combination of precise physics data with accessible capture methods may blur the lines between previsualization, virtual production, and final animation
Productions with limited budgets can now incorporate sophisticated movement data that previously required substantial technical investments
As the technology evolves, expect to see hybrid workflows emerge where AI-captured motion becomes the foundation for both technical planning and creative expression across departments
