MVN Animate

Experience cutting-edge 3D Character Animation with the Xsens MVN Animate Motion Capture system. It's the go-to solution for professionals working in gaming, film, animation, TV broadcasting and live entertainment!


everywhere

Everywhere

Use Xsens motion capture in the studio, at the office or on set

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Magnetic Immunity

Experience full magnetic immunity in all conditions

unbelievable data

No clean-up

Save time with clean, production quality motion capture data

Overview

NEW: MVN Animate 2020 

The latest Xsens MVN Animate 2020 software release is a major update to complete Xsens’ inertial motion capture solution for studio professionals.

  • 3D Positional Aiding
    The new 3D Positional Aiding tracks positioning using HTC VIVE, allowing users to process exact positional data. 
  • Remote On-Body Recording
    In any location, users can track the body motion of an unlimited number of actors simultaneously.
  • Network Synchronization 
    Other tracking devices can be managed from one interface. Just press record on MVN Animate to begin capturing from all devices.  

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Customer Stories

Enjoy our selection of customer stories to give you more inspiration on how Xsens motion capture is used in big and smaller projects. Read stories by our customers including Trixter, DNEG, THQ, Digital Domain, Image Engine, Avalanche Studios and many more.
 

Customer stories

 

See what Xsens MVN can do for you

Before you get started, please have a look at this video and learn everything you need to know about Xsens MVN Animate in less than 8 minutes. This video will present everything related to the Xsens MVN Animate like Motion Capture software, hardware, magnetic immunity,  HD reprocessor etc.

 

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Powered by Xsens

The Xsens MVN Animate Motion Capture System is used for many films and other VFX productions. Take a look at the impressive list of productions powered by Xsens including The Mandalorian, Destiny 2, Dark Phoenix, Hellblade and Black Panther.

Productions powered by Xsens

Xsens Indie Program

The Xsens Indie program is designed to support up-and-coming talent, making it easier to access Hollywood-grade motion capture on a budget. It provides indies, young studios, and game developers with a more affordable way to bring projects to life, without having to compromise on quality.

You can apply for the Xsens Indie Program in four easy steps.

Xsens Indie Program

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Xsens MVN Animate is a full-body motion capture system that integrates directly into your pipeline. It enables you to mocap anywhere and everywhere, in any situation.

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Software

Xsens MVN Animate’s proprietary motion capture software streams or exports all data to your 3D package. Your work benefits from quick and easy calibration, real-time visualization, easy playback and reprocessing of your motion capture data.

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Feature MVN Animate MVN Animate Pro
Multi-Person support
Yes
Yes
Plugins (Network Streamer)
No
Yes
Magnetic Immunity
Yes
Yes
Remote on Body Recording
No
Yes
Reference camera support
No
Yes
Time Code & Remote Control
No
Yes
Batch Export
No
Yes
Export as movie
No
Yes
Poisitional Aiding with GNSS
No
Yes
Positional Aiding with HTC Vive (New)
No
Yes
Object Tracking with HTC Vive (New)
No
Yes

Get started with a trial version

Xsens offers two different software versions: MVN Animate and MVN Animate Pro.
 
Try Xsens MVN Animate Pro by downloading a trial version and motion capture files. After the trial period ends, you can get a yearly subscription or a lifetime license.
 
Try MVN Animate PRO

Xsens Motion Capture Data Files

Are you actively comparing motion capture systems? We have several motion capture data files available for download which show you the quality of our data. 


Download MVN Data Files

HD Reprocessing

The HD Reprocessor raises the data to the unprecedented production quality motion capture data Xsens is known for in the market. It enables MVN Animate to process data over a larger time window to get the best quality out of your mocap shoot.


Experience the difference

3D Positional Aiding

The new 3D Positional Aiding functionality is embedded within the MVN Animate engine, allowing users to process exact positional data.

The Positional Aiding tracks positioning using HTC VIVE lighthouses. The exact positional data from VIVE is then processed within MVN Animate software and fused with body motion capture data to present one clear picture. 

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Integrations

Enjoy integration with all major 3D software packages. It can be via live connections or mocap data files, integration was never this easy!

MVN Animate can export data in standardized formats:

  • FBX
  • BVH
  • C3D
  • MVNX
This full-body motion capture system integrates directly into your pipeline. Please have a look at our dedicated integration page to find out more about full-body motion capture system integrations.

Integrations overview

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Xsens MVN Animate is a full-body motion capture system that integrates directly into your pipeline. It enables you to mocap anywhere and everywhere, in any situation.  

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Hardware

We have two hardware versions: the MVN Link and MVN Awinda. MVN Awinda uses 17 wireless sensors that are fitted on the body with adjustable straps, wheres with MVN Link the wired sensors are fitted on the body with a Lycra suit.

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MVN Link

MVN Link

The MVN Link operates on the same 17 trackers as the MVN Awinda, but the Lycra suit ensures even more accurate data recording and allows for a bigger recording range. Additionally, the MVN Link features full GNSS support.

MVN Awinda

MVN Awinda

The MVN Awinda allows for fast, easy and reliable motion capture. The adjustable straps, quick setup time and portabilty make the MVN Awinda ideal for use in groups and education.

Design Highlights

Rugged design
The ultra-small trackers are rugged and designed to withstand high impact.
Perfect for rolls and stunts.

Sportive look
The motion capture suit has great sportive design and comes with matching shorts.

Fast setup
The on-body zippers enable easy access to all trackers and allow for quick setup.

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Magnetic Immunity

Experience the benefits of full magnetic immunity in all conditions. Proven sensor fusion algorithms ensure the highest quality motion capture. Even in the most challenging magnetically disturbed environments, Xsens MVN Animate provides you with production quality mocap data.

Manus Finger Tracking

Xsens offers true full body performance capture using Manus VR finger tracking for MVN Link and MVN Awinda. We provide native support for Manus VR gloves directly into Xsens’ MVN Animate motion capture software.

The Prime Xsens is a glove designed for integration into an Xsens motion capture suit, to complete the hand with finger data on their IMU suits. Xsens is the leading innovator in 3D motion tracking technology and products. The Xsens suit, in combination with the Manus Prime Xsens enables seamless interaction in applications such as 3D character animation, motion analysis, and industrial control & stabilization.

You can find more information on the following dedicated website:

Manus VR Gloves
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Customer Cases

 

 

 

Ridley Scott's Hennessy short

Making the forest leaves dance

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Black Panthers Mocap

Black Panther's Stunt Team Don Their Own Mocap Super-Suit: Xsens MVN

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Avalanche Studios

Read how Avalanche Studios uses Xsens MVN Animate

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See how Xsens customers are using the MVN Animate system to benefit their pipeline. You can find the customer cases in the Explore section.

 

 

 

 

Are you interested in MVN Animate and are you looking for additional information? Contact Xsens to get in contact with one of our product specialists. 

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Educational Program

The Xsens Education Program is designed to make MVN technology more accessible to programs, which are often limited by budgets and physical space. These schools can now teach professional motion capture anywhere there’s a WiFi connection, removing the need to turn rooms into makeshift studios.


Educational Program

Downloads & Documentation