Animation Guides & Tutorials | MoCap Online

Animation Guides & Tutorials

MoCap Online is the go-to resource for game developers, animators, and technical artists working with professional motion capture animation. Whether you are just getting started with mocap or need help integrating FBX files into Unreal Engine or Blender, these guides walk you through the process step by step. Use the sections below to find the guide most relevant to your workflow or engine.

Getting Started with Motion Capture

New to motion capture? Start here. These guides explain what mocap is, how professional packs differ from recording your own, and what to look for when choosing animations for your project.

• What Is Motion Capture?
• Motion Capture Suit vs. Pre-Made Packs

Engine Setup Guides

Step-by-step instructions for importing and retargeting MoCap Online animations in the most common game engines and 3D applications. Each guide covers the full workflow from download to working in-engine.

• Unreal Engine Motion Capture Setup
• Unity Motion Capture Import Guide
• Motion Capture for Blender

Animation Types

Looking for guidance on a specific category of animations? These guides cover common character motion types available in the MoCap Online library, including how to use them effectively in game projects and cinematic scenes.

• Walk Cycle Animation Guide
• Zombie Animation Pack Guide
• VTuber Motion Capture Guide

Format Guides

Understand the technical formats used in professional motion capture delivery. These guides explain what each format is, which software supports it, and how to get the best results when importing into your pipeline.

• FBX Animation Format Explained

Comparisons

Evaluating your options for sourcing motion capture animations? These articles compare MoCap Online against common alternatives so you can make an informed decision based on your budget, workflow, and quality requirements.

• Best Mixamo Alternatives in 2026

Workflow Guides

Step-by-step guides for integrating motion capture animations into specific tools and engines — including exporting from physics-based animation software, retargeting between skeletons, and choosing the right free or paid animation source for your project.

• How to Export BVH from Cascadeur and Use It in Any 3D Engine
• Animation Retargeting in Unreal Engine 5: Complete IK Retargeter Guide
• Free Motion Capture Animations: Best Sources for Game Developers in 2026

Ready to get started? Download a free animation pack to test our animations in your project, or browse the full MoCap Online library.