Rokoko Vision
Rokoko Vision is a free, browser-based motion capture tool from Rokoko, the Danish company behind the Smartsuit Pro. You record a person with one or two cameras, upload the video, and the service returns 3D animation without any special equipment.
Quick Facts
| Developer | Rokoko |
|---|---|
| First released | 2021 |
| Latest version | See official website |
| Platform | Web browser |
| License | Proprietary; free to use |
| Pricing | Free with a Rokoko account |
| Cameras | One or two cameras, from phone or webcam footage |
What is Rokoko Vision?
Rokoko Vision is a free, browser-based motion capture tool from Rokoko, the Danish company behind the Smartsuit Pro inertial mocap suits. You record a person with one or two cameras, upload the video, and the service returns 3D animation without any special equipment.
It was designed as an accessible entry point into motion capture: indie developers and students can capture game animation with just a phone and a free account, and the results flow into Rokoko Studio alongside suit-based captures.
The two-camera mode gives noticeably better quality than single camera, which is why Rokoko recommends recording the same take from two angles whenever you can.
Key Features
- Video-based motion capture with one or two cameras
- Free for everyone with a Rokoko account
- Runs entirely in the browser
- Integrates with Rokoko Studio for cleanup and retargeting
- Exports to FBX and BVH formats
- Works with phone footage, webcams and DSLR clips
How to get started
Create a free Rokoko account and open Rokoko Vision in your browser. Record a video of the actor with the whole body visible, and upload it to the service.
For the best result, record from two angles at the same time and upload both clips to the same take. The service tracks the motion, then you download the FBX or BVH file and bring it into your engine or editor.
- Sign up for a free Rokoko account
- Record your actor from one or two camera angles
- Upload the footage to Rokoko Vision in the browser
- Review the captured motion
- Download the FBX or BVH and import it into your project
Use cases
- Capturing game animations on a student or indie budget
- Creating placeholder character motion for prototypes
- Learning the motion capture workflow before investing in suits
- Feeding animation into Rokoko Studio alongside Smartsuit Pro data
- Quick animation for virtual reality and social avatars
Pricing and licensing
Rokoko Vision is free, which is its biggest selling point. You only need a free Rokoko account, and there is no credit system or subscription for the standard video capture workflow.
Check the official website for the current terms, since Rokoko may adjust features or introduce paid tiers as the product evolves.
Pros and cons
Free, browser-based and surprisingly good for the price: with two cameras, Vision captures believable full-body motion that fits straight into a game pipeline. The Rokoko Studio integration is a real bonus for people who later upgrade to suits.
Limitations include single-camera quality that is clearly rougher than two-camera captures, sensitivity to lighting and loose clothing, and output that generally needs cleanup before it is production-ready.
Alternatives
- DeepMotion: browser AI mocap with a physics-based character controller
- Move AI: markerless mocap with multi-camera fidelity
- Plask: browser mocap with built-in animation editing
- Radical: real-time single-camera mocap for live use
- Mixamo: free auto-rigging and a library of ready-made animations