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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.

To check the prices, click here.

To compare the features of both plans, click here.

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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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

1. Login to your profile.
2. Click on your username on the top right (a window will open)
3. Select "Subscription" at the top
4. Click on "Billing" and the payment page will be opened.
5. At the payment page, click on 'Add promotion code' on the right and input the code.
6. Check out and voila!

If you wish to continue subscribing to MoCap Pro before the subscription renews after a month or a year, that's great. Otherwise, be sure to cancel the subscription before it renews.

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

• Supported formats: FBX(7100 or later), 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.
• 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)

To subscribe to the Mocap Pro plan, simply follow these straightforward steps:

1. Log in to your profile using your educational email address.
2. Click on your username located at the top right corner (a window will pop up).
3. Navigate to "Plan" at the top of the window.
4. Choose between the Annual or Monthly subscription options.
5. Click on "Get 7-day trial," and the payment page will open.

Upon reaching the payment page, after entering your details, the site should display the discounted amount. If, for any reason, this doesn't occur, it might be due to the site not recognizing the domain of your educational institution. No worries – we can resolve this manually on the platform once your email is subscribed to the free trial week.

Contact us at contact@plask.ai if you need information about special academic pricing and support.

To cancel or change your plan you have to follow these steps: -1. Login to your profile. 2. Click on your username on the top right (a window will open) 3. Select "Subscription" at the top 4. Click on "Billing" and the payment page will be opened. 5. Click on the "Cancel Plan" button at the top right

If you encounter any issues while doing this please get in touch with us via chat or support@plask.ai

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 could be two reasons why this happens:

1. Your video might be too long (over 1.5 minutes) or too big (over 400 megabytes), causing a delay in extraction and resulting in the hang.
2. Server in peak usage. When the site is busy, the server gets overwhelmed, causing the motion extraction to stall at loading.

Here's what to do:

Test with a shorter video (1 to 5 seconds). If successful, the issue may be with the original video. Share it at support@plask.ai for investigation.

If both videos stick at loading, try another browser for extraction. Simply open the site in another browser and attempt to extract the animation from your video again.

If, even when using another browser, the site still displays the same error, please contact us so we can address the issue with the development team.

In Plask Motion, users can import videos to get 3D animations. Import a video file by pressing the Import button or by dragging and dropping the file into the Viewport, and set the extraction options to extract it as an Animation Asset. Animation assets can be applied to Models.

Import video file

Click the Import menu at the top of Outliner or click Add from Asset.

Please refer to Video Requirements to extracting quality animations.

Trim a video

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Enter the interval you want to extract. Set where the extraction starts and ends, in seconds.

For a video guide to extracting quality animations, see What's the best way to capture motion using your camera on Plask? in Docs>FAQ.

Select an extraction option:

1. Multi-person: This option tracks and extracts multiple people in the video. In order to extract multi-person video successfully, please make sure to follow our Video Requirements guidelines.
2. Insert T-Pose: This option sets the first frame of the extracted animation to T-pose. This is useful for retargeting in game engines, etc.

Extract Motion

In the Video modal, press the Import button to add the Animation asset. When the extraction is complete, the video thumbnail is set and can be applied to the Bone.

Notes: Do not close or refresh the window while the extraction is in progress.

Policy

• The maximum size of a video that can be uploaded is 100 MB.
• The maximum length of a video that can be requested for extraction is 9000 frames.
• For Multi-person, we recommend having around 5 people in the video.
• Single-person consumes 1 credit per frame. Multi-person consumes 3 credits per frame.
• Plask Motion does not import animations from Model files.

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2. Please visit motion.plask.ai/login and try to reset your password.

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2. Enter the password you signed up with in a previous version or create a new account. You can also reset your password.

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. Please use horizontal video: Plask may not recognize person well in vertical videos. If you're not seeing great results with vertical video, try adding padding or margin on the left and right sides.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Minimum Video Resolution of 720p Recommended: Videos with a resolution lower than 720p may compromise the quality of the motion capture.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Adhere to Supported Video Specifications: Plask currently accepts videos in mp4 and webm formats. Ensure your video does not exceed 100 megabytes and is within a duration range of 3 seconds to 5 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 1800 Frames and Under 1 Minute: To calculate the total frames, use the formula: Total Frames = Video Duration (in seconds) x Video Frame Rate (fps).

Select an extraction option:

1. Multi-person: This option tracks and extracts multiple people in the video. In order to extract multi-person video successfully, please make sure to follow our Video Requirements guidelines.
2. Insert T-Pose: This option sets the first frame of the extracted animation to T-pose. This is useful for retargeting in game engines, etc.

Policy

• The maximum size of a video that can be uploaded is 100 MB.
• The maximum length of a video that can be requested for extraction is 9000 frames.
• For Multi-person, we recommend having around 5 people in the video.
• Single-person consumes 1 credit per frame. Multi-person consumes 3 credits per frame.
• Plask Motion does not import animations from Model files.