Move API

What Move API is

Move API provides markerless motion-capture processing from single-camera and multi-camera video for studios and creators. Its Files API accepts MP4 (H.264), MOV (H.264), and AVI files. Creating a file returns a presigned HTTP PUT URL for video upload, while API requests require an API key in the Authorization header. Webhooks can send HTTP POST notifications to a specified endpoint for events such as job completion or processing-status changes. Multi-camera processing requires camera calibration; after calibration, the system can determine actors’ bone lengths without actor calibration. The m1 model supports multi-person tracking and large areas, but not Dex hand tracking or auto calibration. The enterprise-only m2-light model supports Dex hand tracking, is optimized for speed and high quality, and requires a professional setup. Billing is based on processed video duration, rounded to the nearest whole second, with a 0.10 USD minimum per job. Listed rates are $0.01, paid once for s1, $0.02, paid once for s2 and m1, and $0.04, paid once for m2. Multi-camera rates are per processed video second per camera. Move AI says it has data security measures and does not use video, motion, or output data to actively try to identify people.

Who it suits

Move API may suit studios and creators seeking single-camera or multi-camera motion-capture processing from video. Its API workflow requires API-key authentication and, for multi-camera work, camera calibration.

Limits

Billing is based on processed video duration rounded to the nearest second, with a $0.10 minimum per job. Multi-camera plans bill per processed video second per camera; m2-light requires enterprise contact, manual calibration, and a professional setup.

Getting started

1. Open the Move API developer website
2. Choose a listed s1, s2, m1, or m2 plan
3. Create an API key for Authorization headers
4. Create a file to receive a presigned HTTP PUT upload URL
5. Upload MP4, MOV, or AVI video through that URL
6. Configure a webhook endpoint for processing notifications
7. Select single-camera or calibrated multi-camera processing and retrieve exports

Verdict

Move API offers single- and multi-camera processing with several model and billing options. Check the calibration requirements, model limitations, and per-second charges for your workflow.