Move AI

Move AI turns video into motion data through Move One, a single-camera iPhone app, and Genesis, an on-premises system for larger capture setups. Move One best suits people making short animations without a dedicated rig; Genesis is for production teams with the cameras and GPU to support it. The choice is between a compact capture workflow with monthly credit limits and a much larger hardware commitment.

Overview

Move describes its products as AI-powered, markerless motion-capture systems that produce motion data for production. Move One creates 3D animation from iPhone video, while Genesis processes camera feeds on premises. These are distinct options rather than interchangeable tiers: the first favors a single-camera workflow, and the second supports larger spaces and groups at the cost of specialized equipment.

Key features

Capture workflows

Move One uses one iPhone camera and supports clips up to 60 seconds on paid plans. That duration favors short actions and animation segments over long continuous scenes. The free plan cuts the maximum to 30 seconds. Genesis supports capture for 1–8 people in volumes of 4 × 4 meters or 20 × 20 meters. Its requirement for one Nvidia GPU and 6–12 Z CAM cameras and lenses makes it a fit for a production space with dedicated hardware, not a simple substitute for phone capture.

Pipeline and output

Genesis has native Peel Capture integration for camera control, unified start and stop, automated file naming, and project management. It can also process RGB or grayscale feeds from many existing Vicon or OptiTrack motion-capture cameras, which may suit teams already working with those systems. Exports include FBX, BVH, GLB, USDZ, Blender, C3D, JSON, and MP4 previews; the product's listed export formats also include .usdc and .blend. This range gives teams several familiar routes for moving results into other tools, though Move AI does not offer a scene editor or AI character creation.

Privacy and security

Move AI says it does not use video, motion data, or output files to actively try to identify people. It also says it takes measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access or change, while warning that internet transmission cannot be guaranteed completely secure. That distinction matters for teams handling sensitive footage: the stated policy is reassuring on identification, but it is not a guarantee against transmission risk.

Pricing

Move One uses credits, with paid plans billed monthly plus VAT. Free gives 30 credits once, which do not expire, and allows videos up to 30 seconds. It is useful for occasional evaluation, but the one-time allowance is not a continuing free quota.

Starter is the lowest-cost recurring option for light, short-clip use; Standard increases the monthly pool for more regular work. Plus costs substantially more for 60 additional credits over Standard, while Advanced raises the allowance to 700 for heavier monthly workloads. Monthly credits do not roll over, and extra credits can only be bought with an active monthly subscription, so a lumpy workload may leave paid capacity unused. Genesis pricing is custom pricing.

Platforms

Move AI lists iOS, web, macOS, Windows, API, and self-hosted support. Move One's capture workflow is specifically iPhone-based; Genesis is the on-premises desktop application. The listed platform range spans individual capture and production infrastructure, rather than indicating that every product runs on every platform.

Who it's for

Move One is the more sensible choice for animators or creators who can work from iPhone video, need motion transfer, and can keep clips within a minute. The free allowance can cover a small amount of testing without expiry; recurring users should choose a plan based on monthly credit demand. Genesis is better suited to studios or teams with Nvidia GPU capacity, multiple cameras, and a need to capture several people or larger volumes. If neither short clips nor a dedicated rig fits the job, Move AI is not a natural match.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Move One provides a single-camera iPhone route to 3D animation, avoiding the specialized camera setup required by Genesis.
• Pro: Genesis supports up to eight people and capture volumes as large as 20 × 20 meters, with integrations for Peel Capture and existing Vicon or OptiTrack feeds.
• Pro: The export selection covers formats including FBX, BVH, USDZ, Blender, C3D, JSON, and MP4 previews.
• Con: Move One limits paid clips to 60 seconds and free clips to 30 seconds, which rules out longer takes.
• Con: Monthly paid credits expire rather than rolling over, and additional credits require an active subscription.
• Con: Genesis requires one Nvidia GPU and 6–12 Z CAM cameras and lenses, a meaningful infrastructure commitment.

Alternatives

DeepMotion Animate 3D is worth considering if its web/API workflow or its stated 25 monthly credits, 20-second clips, two-person limit, and 1080p output better fit a smaller capture job.

Charios may suit users who want a web-based option with a continuing free allowance of 30 credits per month, three active projects, and 13 bundled mocap clips.

Motion Transfer AI is another freemium iOS and web alternative.

Krikey AI is a freemium alternative for Android, iOS, and web.

Melted Crayons TV is a freemium option with broad platform support and a free plan focused on image-only comic video.

Artiroom is a freemium web alternative.

LTX Studio is a freemium web alternative with a one-time free credit allowance for personal use.

Makko AI is a freemium web alternative with recurring art budget and weekly AI requests on its free plan.

Browse AI Motion Capture Software, Motion Capture Software, Game Motion Capture Software, 3D Character Animation Software, or AI Animation Makers for more options.

Verdict

Choose Move AI if you need markerless motion capture and either have an iPhone-based short-clip workflow or the resources for Genesis's multi-camera setup. Its strongest case is the combination of flexible capture scale and broad output formats; its main drawbacks are short clip caps and non-rollover monthly credits for Move One, or substantial hardware needs for Genesis. Look elsewhere if you need longer captures or a lightweight, ongoing free quota.