The Power of Precision
What is Motive 3?
OptiTrack Motive 3 is a sophisticated software solution that pairs seamlessly with OptiTrack cameras to track the motion of retroreflective markers. It translates complex movements into clean, actionable 3D data with exceptional accuracy, empowering innovation across diverse fields.
Simplified Workflow
From easy setup with Aim Assist to one-click calibration.
Robust Tracking
Continuous calibration and advanced algorithms ensure clean data even in challenging environments.
Versatile Compatibility
Works with all OptiTrack cameras and supports active/passive markers.
Unmatched Accuracy
Delivers industry-leading precision for reliable data.
Duplex Mode: Simultaneous Tracking and Reference Video
A standout feature of Motive 3 is the innovative Duplex Mode. This powerful capability allows your OptiTrack cameras to simultaneously capture high-fidelity tracking data and high-resolution MJPEG video.
With Duplex Mode, you no longer need separate camera systems for motion capture and video reference. A single OptiTrack system can now fulfill both roles, streamlining your workflow and setup. This unlocks new possibilities for post-production, including markerless tracking workflows, and provides a comprehensive visual record of your capture sessions.
By integrating tracking and video capture, Duplex Mode enhances the versatility of your OptiTrack system, making it an even more powerful tool for a wide range of applications, from animation and biomechanics to virtual reality and robotics.
Core Features of Motive
Maintain system accuracy automatically with features like Anchor Markers and Bumped Camera Correction, ensuring reliable tracking in dynamic environments.
Active & Passive Tracking
Flexibly track both passive markers with precision cameras and active markers for error-free IDs and low latency, adapting to your project’s needs.
Effortless Setup & Operation
Streamline your workflow with Aim Assist, auto-masking, one-click rigid body creation, and predefined markersets for quick, accurate subject calibration.
Comprehensive Data Processing
Motive processes raw camera data into global 3D positions, marker IDs, rotational data, and hyper-accurate skeletal tracking for in-depth analysis.
Real-Time Streaming & SDK
Integrate seamlessly with your pipeline via NatNet SDK, VRPN, and dedicated plugins for Unreal Engine, Unity, MotionBuilder, and more.
Hardware Synchronisation
Native support for major digital force plates, EMG, and analog devices, providing synchronised data for comprehensive research and analysis.
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Transforming Industries with Motive
See how Motive empowers innovation across various fields.
Education & Research
Equip university labs and advanced research projects with a state-of-the-art motion capture system.
Virtual Production & Filmmaking
Ideal for large cinematic studios, on-set camera tracking (e.g., CinePuck), and immersive VR productions.
Biomechanics & Movement Science
Capture precise human movement data for clinical studies, sports performance analysis, and ergonomic research.
Robotics & Engineering
Validate robot performance, track drones, and analyse object interactions with high-speed, accurate 3D data.
Virtual & Augmented Reality
Enable immersive and interactive experiences with precise tracking of users and objects in VR/AR environments.
Animation & VFX
Bring characters to life with high-fidelity motion capture for film, games, and virtual productions.
Seamless Integration with Your Workflow
Motive is designed to fit perfectly into your existing pipeline with robust SDKs and native plugin support.
Motive 3 Software Specs
Motive: Body
Unlock the full potential of human movement analysis with OptiTrack Motive: Body, the industry-leading software for precision motion capture.
Motive: Tracker
Engineered to track objects in 6DoF with exacting precision—with support for real-time and offline workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
OptiTrack’s primary motion capture software is Motive. It’s a powerful platform designed for a variety of tracking applications. Key features include:
- Motive:Tracker: For precise 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) tracking of rigid bodies, ideal for robotics, VR HMDs, and object tracking.
- Motive:Body: Extends functionality to include full-body skeletal tracking for human movement analysis, animation, and biomechanics.
- * Real-time data streaming: Stream high-quality motion data live into other applications.
- Continuous calibration: Ensures your tracking volume remains accurate over time.
- Data recording, playback, and export: Capture, review, and export data in various formats like FBX, BVH, C3D and CSV for further analysis.
OptiTrack software, particularly Motive, is versatile and used across a wide range of industries and applications. Some of the most common use cases include:
- Virtual Production: Providing precise camera and object tracking for film and broadcast.
- Movement Sciences: Detailed human movement analysis for biomechanics, sports science, and rehabilitation.
- Virtual Reality (VR): Delivering low-latency, wide-area tracking for immersive VR experiences.
- Animation: Capturing performances for character animation in games, film, and education.
- Robotics: Enabling accurate tracking and navigation for drones, ground robots, and industrial robotics.
- Engineering: Validating designs and analysing mechanical movements.
OptiTrack provides robust integration options for popular development platforms. This is primarily achieved through:
- NatNet SDK: A free and open SDK that allows developers to stream real-time tracking data (including 3D points, rigid bodies, and skeleton data) into custom applications or third-party software.
- Dedicated Plugins: OptiTrack offers free plugins for major platforms such as Unreal Engine, Unity, and MotionBuilder. These plugins simplify the process of bringing live OptiTrack data into your projects for VR, animation, and more.
- Support for industry standards: Built-in support for protocols like VRPN and trackd facilitates integration with various existing pipelines.
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