Move AI

Move AI turns video into motion data through Move One, a single-camera iPhone app, and Genesis, an on-premises system for multi-camera capture. Move One best suits people creating short animations without a dedicated camera rig; Genesis is aimed at production teams able to provide specialized cameras and an Nvidia GPU. Its two workflows cover very different needs, so the right fit depends on your capture setup and credit use.

Overview

Move describes its products as markerless motion-capture systems powered by AI that create production-ready motion data. Move One makes 3D animation from iPhone video, while Genesis processes camera feeds on premises. That choice is practical as well as technical: Move One has monthly clip and credit caps, while Genesis requires a substantial dedicated setup.

Key features

Two capture workflows

Move One uses a single iPhone camera and supports clips up to 60 seconds on paid plans. That makes it a fit for short movements and animation tasks, not longer takes. The free plan is more restrictive, with videos capped at 30 seconds. Genesis captures 1–8 people in volumes of either 4 × 4 meters or 20 × 20 meters, but requires one Nvidia GPU and 6–12 Z CAM cameras and lenses. It is better suited to equipped production spaces than to an individual looking for a low-cost entry point.

Production pipeline and exports

Genesis integrates with Peel Capture 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 make it relevant to teams with those systems already in place. Export formats include FBX, BVH, GLB, USDZ, Blender, C3D, JSON, and MP4 previews, giving teams several ways to move results into existing workflows. Move AI also supports hand tracking and motion transfer, but does not offer AI character creation, a scene editor, or image-to-animation.

Privacy and security

Move AI says it does not actively try to identify people in video, motion data, or output files. It says it uses security measures to protect personal data, while also cautioning that internet transmission cannot be guaranteed completely secure. Genesis runs on premises, but that does not change Move AI’s stated limitation for information sent over the internet.

Pricing

Move AI is freemium. Free costs nothing and provides 30 credits once, with no expiry, for videos up to 30 seconds. It is a way to try short clips without a recurring charge, but the one-time credit allowance is not a monthly quota.

Starter costs $18 a month, billed $18/month + VAT, for 60 credits/month and videos up to 60 seconds. Standard is $48 a month, billed $48/month + VAT, for 180 credits/month and the same clip limit. Plus costs $225 a month, billed $225/month + VAT, for 240 credits/month; Advanced costs $490 a month, billed $490/month + VAT, for 700 credits/month. These paid tiers increase monthly credits rather than clip length, so check the volume you expect to process before stepping up. Monthly credits do not roll over, and buying extra credits requires an active monthly subscription. Genesis uses an on-premises workflow; its pricing is custom pricing.

Platforms

Move AI lists iOS, web, macOS, Windows, API, and self-hosted support; Move One is specifically an iPhone app, while Genesis is a desktop application. Its motion-capture platform support also identifies a web platform and Chrome extension.

Who it's for

Move One is the more suitable choice for animators or creators who can work from short iPhone clips and want a tiered monthly credit allowance. Genesis is for teams that need multi-person capture, larger volumes, or integration with existing Vicon or OptiTrack cameras and can meet its GPU and camera requirements. It is not a sensible match for someone seeking a small, hardware-free setup, and Move One’s clip limits may rule it out for longer performances.

Pros and cons

• Two distinct capture options: Move One serves single-camera iPhone work, while Genesis scales to 1–8 people and volumes up to 20 × 20 meters.
• Useful production connections: Genesis integrates with Peel Capture and can process feeds from many Vicon or OptiTrack systems.
• Broad export selection: FBX, BVH, GLB, USDZ, Blender, C3D, JSON, and MP4 previews accommodate varied downstream workflows.
• Short clips and non-rolling credits: Paid Move One videos stop at 60 seconds, monthly credits expire at the end of the month, and extras require an active subscription.
• Genesis needs dedicated equipment: One Nvidia GPU and 6–12 Z CAM cameras and lenses place it beyond casual or low-budget capture setups.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison of animation and capture tools, see AI Animation Makers, AI Motion Capture Software, Motion Capture Software, Game Motion Capture Software, and 3D Character Animation Software.

• Melted Crayons TV is a freemium option with a free Sketch plan for 30 monthly image credits and static comic video export, but no panel animation.
• Krikey AI is a freemium alternative with a free plan and a $15.00 per month Pro plan.
• DeepMotion Animate 3D offers a web-based free tier with 25 credits per month and clips up to 20 seconds.
• Motion Transfer AI has a free plan with one-time signup credits and watermark-free downloads that require payment.
• Plask Motion is a web-based freemium alternative with a 15-second daily limit on its free tier.
• Artiroom is a web-based freemium alternative with a one-time Starter Pack priced at $9.99, paid once.
• Charios offers a free web plan with 30 credits per month and 13 bundled mocap clips.
• LTX Studio is a web-based freemium option with 800 one-time credits for personal use on its free plan.

Verdict

Choose Move AI if you need markerless motion capture and either can work within Move One’s short clips and monthly credits or have the equipment for Genesis. Its clearest advantage is the choice between single-camera iPhone capture and an on-premises multi-camera workflow. Look elsewhere if you need longer Move One clips, rollover credits, or Genesis-scale capture without dedicated cameras and GPU hardware.