Plask
Plask Motion is an AI-powered motion capture and animation tool. Using AI technology, it converts videos into stunning animations, providing practical solutions...
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What is Plask?
Plask is an AI-powered motion capture and animation platform that converts ordinary videos into realistic 3D character motion. The tool performs markerless motion capture directly from footage, then lets you retarget the captured movement to your own rigs and refine it with intuitive editing tools. Plask is primarily known for Plask Motion, its browser-based AI mocap system that transforms videos into stunning animations with unmatched accuracy from a single camera source.
Key features include best-in-class AI motion capture with full body and hand capture, multi-person MoCap capabilities, browser-based 3D pose and camera editing, cloud-based processing, FBX/GLB/BVH export formats, video rendering, scene sharing, and realtime collaboration. The platform also offers auto camera and lighting controls, customizable effects, motion blending, pose cleanup tools, and an SDK for seamless motion integration into products. Plask serves artists, marketers, game developers, animation professionals, XR creators, and anyone working with 3D content who needs efficient character animation workflows.
Plask is used by over 150,000 users and makes workflows more efficient in games, animation, pre-production, XR, healthcare, and virtual reality. The tool exports animation data compatible with Unreal Engine 4/5, Maya, Blender, Unity, After Effects, and Iclone. It supports integration with Metahuman and VRoid, and offers Ready Player Me to Plask integration. The platform streamlines character animation from previz to final shots, enabling teams to iterate faster and achieve believable results.
Plask pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Plask offers three pricing tiers billed yearly: Free plan at $0/month for beginners with 15 seconds daily motion capture limit, Full Body & Hand Capture, Multi-person MoCap, 1 GB Storage, FBX/GLB/BVH Export, Video Rendering, Scene Sharing, and Realtime Collaboration. Standard plan at $18/month (billed yearly) provides 10 Minutes monthly motion capture, Full Body & Hand Capture, Multi-person MoCap, Faster Processing, 3 GB Storage, and all collaboration features. PRO plan at $50/month (billed yearly) offers 1 Hour monthly motion capture, Full Body & Hand Capture, Multi-person MoCap, Faster Processing, Pre-release features, 10 GB Storage, and Organization benefits. All plans include Auto Camera and Lighting and Customizable Effects. Academic discounts are available.
Plask pros
- AI motion capture from single video requires no markers or specialized equipment
- Browser-based tool works in any standard desktop web browser without downloads
- Full body and hand capture provides detailed motion data
- Multi-person MoCap captures motion from multiple characters simultaneously
- Exports to FBX, GLB, and BVH formats for compatibility with major 3D software
- Compatible with Unreal Engine 4, Unreal Engine 5, Maya, Blender, and Unity
- Video rendering built into the platform for quick preview
- Realtime collaboration enables team workflow
- Scene sharing makes it easy to distribute animations
- Auto camera and lighting controls simplify setup
- Customizable effects allow creative flexibility
- Faster processing on paid plans reduces wait time
- 15 seconds daily limit on free tier for beginners to test
- 1 GB storage included even on free plan
- SDK available for integrating motion capture into products
Plask cons
- Free tier limited to only 15 seconds of motion capture daily
- 10 minutes monthly limit on Standard plan restricts heavy usage
- 1 Hour monthly limit on Pro plan may suffice for professionals but not studios
- No annual billing option - all plans billed yearly despite monthly pricing display
- 1 GB storage on Free plan insufficient for large projects
- 3 GB storage on Standard plan may not meet professional needs
- Foot locking system mentioned but foot lock quality varies
- Processing speed on free tier slower than paid plans
- Multi-person MoCap on free tier may have quality limitations
- No enterprise tier publicly listed with custom pricing
- Web-based tool requires stable internet connection
- SDK documentation limited with basic examples only
- Pre-release features on Pro plan may be unstable
- Hand capture quality varies depending on video quality
- No mobile app available for on-the-go motion capture
Frequently asked questions about Plask
What is Plask Motion?
Plask Motion is an AI-powered motion capture and animation tool that converts videos into stunning animations. It uses AI technology to perform markerless motion capture directly from footage, extracting motion data from video to accurately determine the motions of objects and the amount of force and direction they have as they move. The tool intelligently analyzes and extracts motion data, enabling users to alter, animate, and create entirely new pre-animated objects.
How do I start using Plask?
To start using Plask, prepare well-lit full-body footage with minimal occlusion and stable framing, then import the video into Plask AI and start the AI motion capture process. Review the initial solve by inspecting joints, correcting foot contact, and smoothing noisy segments. Retarget the motion to your character rig and verify bone mapping, then refine on the timeline by editing poses, trimming clips, blending transitions, and creating loops. Finally, export in formats compatible with Unreal, Maya, and Blender.
What video requirements does Plask have?
Plask requires well-lit, full-body video with minimal occlusion and stable framing for best results. The footage should capture the actor's complete body movement clearly. For optimal motion capture accuracy, record in good lighting conditions with the camera positioned to maintain stable framing throughout the recording. Minimal occlusion ensures the AI can track all joints accurately.
What formats can I export from Plask?
Plask exports animation data in FBX, GLB, and BVH formats, which are compatible with major 3D software including Blender, Maya, Unity, and Unreal Engine. These formats preserve the captured motion data and allow you to integrate animations into your existing 3D workflow and game engines seamlessly.
Can Plask capture multiple people in one video?
Yes, Plask supports Multi-person MoCap, which captures motion from multiple characters simultaneously from source footage. Multi-person motion capture costs three credits per frame to process compared to single-person mocap at one credit per frame. This feature is available on all pricing tiers including the free plan.
What is the Plask Motion SDK?
The Plask Motion SDK is a simple yet powerful solution for integrating motion capture capabilities into products. It features seamless integration with extensible design that merges with existing product ecosystems without disrupting current design or functionality. The SDK is available via npm with pip coming soon, and includes dedicated expert support throughout the integration process.
How does Plask retarget motion to characters?
Plask turns the movements of the person in the video into accurate motion data, then retargets the motion to your character based on its bone structure. The retargeting process involves verifying bone mapping after the initial solve to ensure the captured movement correctly transfers to your character rig. This enables you to apply real human motion to any 3D character.
What platforms integrate with Plask?
Plask integrates with Unreal Engine 4, Unreal Engine 5, Iclone, After Effects, Metahuman, VRoid, Blender, and Ready Player Me. The platform offers dedicated integration guides for Plask to UE4, Plask to UE5, Plask to Iclone, Plask with Metahuman, Plask with VRoid, Plask to Blender, and Ready Player Me to Plask, streamlining workflows across platforms.
Is Plask free to use for commercial work?
Yes, free accounts are available including for commercial work. The free tier provides 900 credits per day (or 15 seconds daily limit) with Full Body & Hand Capture, Multi-person MoCap, 1 GB Storage, and all export formats. However, heavy production use or commercial projects generally require a paid plan for higher usage limits and faster processing.
What collaboration features does Plask offer?
Plask offers Realtime Collaboration allowing teams to work together on animations simultaneously, and Scene Sharing for easy distribution of animations to others. These features are included on all pricing tiers including Free, enabling team workflow and making it simple to share work with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders during the animation process.