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Plask Motion offers two plan options: the Fremium Plan, which is free, and the Mocap Pro Plan, a paid subscription that can be paid on a monthly or annual basis.

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3D models must meet the following requirements to be used in Plask:

• Supported formats: FBX, GLB
• The file name must be in English letters.
• A model can be imported only when it has a skeletal mesh with both mesh and bone.
• The root bone should be named "Armature".
• It is recommended to bring only bones that can be matched with the source bone
• It is recommended to load a model with T-Pose.

Plask motion capture is extracted based on 24 source bones.

1. rightShoulder
2. rightArm
3. RightForeArm
4. rightHand
5. rightHandIndex1
6. leftShoulder
7. leftArm
8. leftForeArm
9. leftHand
10. leftHandIndex1
11. Head
12. Neck
13. Spine2
14. Spine1
15. Spine
16. Hips
17. rightUpLeg
18. rightLeg
19. rightFoot
20. rightToeBase
21. leftUpLeg
22. leftLeg
23. leftFoot
24. leftToeBase

You can setup more bones in in your character, but only 24 bones will be handled for retargeting animation. If extra bones are not related with the applied animation, you can add how many more bones you want.(ex extra finger bones, bones for accessories)

If one of our default models was removed accidentally or isn't working properly (e.g. not being animated) and you want to use it again, you can download the characters from the link below and add them to Plask.

Naye

Mannequin

Vanguard

Zombie

Knight

The intellectual property rights created by subscribers in Plask belong to the users themselves.

All copyrights and intellectual property rights for animations created by subscribers in Plask belong to the users themselves. For more information about your rights as a user, please see our Terms and Conditions of Use page

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Foot lock option is useful for reducing foot-sliding

• Foot lock feature is determining when the feet contact on the ground, Adjusting the position of the foot and the character’s hip position.
• Extracting a video with the Foot lock option turned on adds an extracted motion that is adjusted foot and hip position to the library
• Extracting a video with the Foot lock option turned off adds an extracted motion to the library without changing feet and hip position
• Foot lock option is not available in multi-person tracking mode

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• When extracting motion from video, several options can be adjusted.
• There are the Tracking option, the Foot lock option, and the T-pose option.
• Tracking is an option to select the number of motions to extract from the video.
• Select Single in the Tracking option and extract the motion of one person from the video. One motion is added to the Library. It is recommended when there is only one person in the video and motion to extract.
• Select Multi in the Tracking option and extract the motions of multi person from the video. A directory is created and exported motion files are added. Each motion contains one individual person. Please refer to What’s the best way to capture motion using your camera on Plask? for requirements for successfully extracting multi-person video.
• T-pose is an option to select to have an initial pose in the first frame of the motion to be extracted.
• Extract with the T-pose option turned on and the initial pose is Overwrited in the first keyframe of the extracted motion.
• Extract with the T-pose option turned off and the extracted motion is added to the library as the original without changing the first frame.
• Foot lock option is not available in multi-person tracking mode

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Currently, Plask recognizes 24 objects/joints and extracts motion from them. However, full finger motion extraction is not yet supported. Plask currently extracts up to the hand and index finger. Although, do note that you can still animate other fingers manually by dragging the white joints after extracting your motion.

There are two ways you can use video to extract motion: you can record video on your own device or you can record motion directly from Plask’s platform.

These instructions will help you import videos into Plask that you have recorded on your own device.

To import your mp4 or webm, follow these steps:

• To upload your video, you must first add it to Plask’s library.

• Click the toggle at the top to change the Editing mode to MoCap mode.

• You can simply drag and drop a video file at the bottom or click Browse file button to load a video.

• When your file is correctly loaded, you will see your icon automatically switch from animation mode to video mode.

Your next animation begins with our easy motion capture

Plask helps you create professional-quality animation with ease. However, there are a few best practices to follow when it comes to capturing motion with your video.

To ensure the best animation possible, it all starts with quality in your motion capture. To get the best capture, follow these guidelines:

1. Recognition Limited to Human Poses: Plask's software is designed to recognize only human forms. Capturing the movement of non-human objects for animation is not compatible with our system. Also keep in mind that baggy or oversized clothing can confuse our algorithm, wearing clothing that defines the human shape will ensure a better result.
2. Capture the Entire Body: For optimal results, ensure that the video captures the full body of the individual in all scenes intended for animation. This comprehensive capture approach provides greater flexibility during the animation process.
3. Minimum Video Resolution of 720p Recommended: Videos with a resolution lower than 720p may compromise the quality of the motion capture.
4. Ensure Clear Visibility of the Subject: For precise motion capture, the individual in the video should stand out from the background. Avoid any blending or overlap with the surroundings. Additionally, ensure that no limbs are cut off from the frame. It's advisable to maintain a margin of space around the body in the full-body shot.
5. Maintain Optimal Recording Angles: For best results, record the subject's motion from a direct head-on angle to avoid skewed angles that can adversely impact the animation quality.
6. Adhere to Supported Video Specifications: Plask currently accepts videos in mp4 and webm formats. Ensure your video does not exceed 500 megabytes and is within a duration range of 5 seconds to 2 minutes.

Following these simple guidelines will ensure you have the best motion capture to create the desired animation effect.

For the Multi-person Feature: In addition to the general guidelines provided earlier, please consider the following specific points:

1. Simultaneous Motion Capture: Capture the movements of multiple individuals at once, especially in scenarios like sports, dance, and action sequences. Ensure the camera remains stationary during recording.
2. Avoid Overlapping of Individuals: Ensure there are no sections in the video where individuals overlap. Overlapping may result in inaccurate or flawed motion capture.
3. Limit to Fewer than 10 Individuals: For optimal performance, it's best to feature fewer than 10 individuals in the video.
4. Maintain a Minimum Video Resolution of 720p: Videos with a resolution below 720p might compromise the motion capture quality.
5. Stay Within 1000 Frames and Under 1 Minute: To calculate the total frames, use the formula: Total Frames = Video Duration (in seconds) x Video Frame Rate (fps).