PINOC

PINOC is a video-based motion-capture service for creators who want to turn phone, webcam, or screen recordings into 3D animation. It is most compelling for workflows that can use a single-person capture and FBX or GLB output; its practical limits are the footage conditions and the free tier’s daily and storage caps.

Overview

PINOC converts ordinary video into skeletal animation without a mocap suit or sensors. The maker says a capture takes about a minute and returns motion on a 65-bone, Mixamo-named skeleton, giving animators a defined output for downstream work. FBX and GLB exports support common 3D pipelines, and the maker lists Blender, Unreal Engine, Maya, Unity, Cinema 4D, and Houdini as compatible tools.

PINOC reaches beyond capture with image-to-3D characters, text-to-3D motion, and automatic rigging for uploaded models. Video-to-mocap and text-to-motion APIs and an MCP server for Claude, Cursor, and other MCP-capable agents also make it relevant to technical and automated workflows. Viggle, the Toronto-based maker, says extracted features used to generate animation are not retained, and that face data is neither stored nor shared with third parties. It may use submitted images and generated content to improve its services, but excludes API content and paid-user content from model training without prior written consent.

Key features

• Markerless video capture: A smartphone or webcam can capture one person’s full body without specialist equipment. That lowers the barrier to trying motion capture, but the maker recommends one unobstructed person, fully in frame and adequately lit; footage outside those conditions is a poor fit.
• Pipeline-ready output: The 65-bone, Mixamo-named skeleton and FBX or GLB exports provide a practical route into listed 3D tools. This makes PINOC useful when those formats fit a pipeline, but the stated export options may not suit workflows that require another format.
• Creation tools and automation: Image-to-3D characters, text-to-3D motion, and automatic rigging extend the product beyond video conversion. APIs and an MCP server can suit users building automated workflows, while users seeking only a simple clip-to-animation tool may not need that breadth.
• Community: Viggle directs users to its Discord community to share work, offering a place for creator interaction.

Pricing

PINOC is freemium. The Free plan costs nothing and allows 5 free videos per day, one generation at a time, limited multi-track sessions, and 7-day asset and generation storage. It is a sensible way to evaluate the workflow, but the daily quota, single concurrent generation, and short retention make it restrictive for sustained production.

The Pro plan is $7.99 a month, with 80 credits per month, up to four concurrent generations, permanent asset storage, no watermark, and larger motion uploads. It suits regular users who want retained assets and more throughput without needing the higher tiers’ stated quotas.

The Live plan is $15.99 a month and includes 200 credits per month, up to six concurrent generations, more than six hours of Real-Time Swap, permanent storage, and no watermark. Choose it when that real-time allowance and extra capacity matter. Max costs $63.99 a month and provides 800 credits per month, up to ten concurrent generations, unlimited Real-Time Swap, permanent storage, and no watermark; its higher ceiling is aimed at heavier use. The pricing note gives a paid starting price of $12.99/mo, which differs from the listed Pro price of $7.99 a month, so confirm the applicable price before subscribing.

Platforms

PINOC supports Android, iOS, web, and API access. The product is also described as browser-based, making web use a fit for creators who want to work through a browser rather than rely solely on a mobile app.

Who it's for

PINOC suits 3D creators who can capture one clearly visible person and want a quick route from everyday video to animation they can export. It is also worth considering for teams that need the stated APIs or MCP access alongside other 3D creation tools. It is less suitable when subjects are often occluded, footage is poorly lit, or the workflow needs more than one person in frame.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Ordinary phone or webcam video avoids the need for suits and sensors, lowering capture setup demands.
• Pro: A named 65-bone skeleton and FBX or GLB exports support a clear handoff into the listed 3D tools.
• Pro: API and MCP options extend the product beyond manual capture for users building automated processes.
• Con: The recommended input is limited to one unobstructed, fully framed, well-lit person, which rules out many challenging capture setups.
• Con: Free storage lasts only 7 days, and the plan allows one generation at a time with limited multi-track sessions.
• Con: The paid starting-price note conflicts with the listed Pro price, so prospective subscribers should verify the rate that applies to them.

Alternatives

For a broader AI Motion Capture Software comparison, consider the category guide. Mocai is worth comparing if broad platform support and a free public API with webhooks matter; its free plan is limited to one minute of footage per month and clips up to 15 seconds. Move AI may suit users who prefer a one-time free allowance of 30 credits for videos up to 30 seconds, while its Starter plan is $18 a month plus VAT for 60 credits per month. mimem.ai is an option for users who value a daily free token allowance and multi-camera support; its free plan includes 50 tokens daily, 2 GB storage, three cameras, and three monthly FBX exports, but retargeting is preview-only.

Rokoko Create is worth considering for users who want unlimited text-to-motion clips on its free Starter plan, though its Vision AI video processing is 30 seconds per month and Studio imports are capped at five monthly. Webcam Motion Capture is another freemium option for users comparing tracking tools. XR Animator is a free option to consider. Move One may fit users who want 30 one-time credits that do not expire and support for 30-second videos on its free plan. Open Mocap is the alternative to consider for an open-source Blender add-on, with compatibility through Blender 4.0.0.

Verdict

PINOC is a strong fit for creators who need markerless capture from ordinary video and can meet its single-person framing and lighting recommendations. Its quick stated processing, 3D-ready exports, and automation options are the main reasons to choose it. Look elsewhere if your capture conditions are less controlled, the free tier’s retention and concurrency limits are too tight, or another tool better matches your required platform or workflow.