# Animcraft — Motion capture toolkit

> Real-time facial motion capture for 3D animation import and editing. (iPhone/iPad app by Basefount Technology Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animcraft/id1558254686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Basefount Technology Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558254688)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-04-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animcraft/id1558254686/reviews.md

## What is Animcraft?

This is a companion app of Animcraft Desktop(a 3D animation re-targeter, library, and creation tool). This app allows users to apply real-time facial motion capture and import the captured motion data into Animcraft for later editing, retargeting, and sharing.

This app uses the true depth camera, or A12(or higher) Bionic processor with iOS 14 and above. This is limited to the iPhone X, iPad mini 5th generation, iPad Air 3rd generation,iPad 8 generation, iPad Pro (2018), and any newer devices.

## Key features

- Real-time facial motion capture
- Import captured motion data
- Facial animation retargeting
- 3D animation editing
- Motion data sharing


## Frequently asked questions about Animcraft

### What devices are compatible with Animcraft?

Animcraft is compatible with iPhone X, iPad mini 5th generation, iPad Air 3rd generation, iPad 8th generation, iPad Pro (2018), and any newer devices running iOS 14 and above. It utilizes the TrueDepth camera or A12 (or higher) Bionic processor.

### How often is Animcraft updated?

The latest version of Animcraft is 2.0, which was released on August 15, 2021. Further update frequency details are not provided.

### What is the age rating for Animcraft?

Animcraft has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Animcraft have ads?

No, Animcraft does not contain advertisements.

### What is the primary function of Animcraft?

Animcraft's primary function is to capture real-time facial motion and allow users to import this data into Animcraft Desktop for further editing and animation.

### Can I use Animcraft offline?

The description does not specify offline functionality. However, it mentions importing data into Animcraft Desktop, suggesting a need for connectivity or desktop software.

### What are the benefits of using Animcraft for animation?

Animcraft allows for efficient facial animation by capturing real-world performances and bringing them into a digital workflow for editing, retargeting, and sharing.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 2.0 — 2021-08-15

The newly updated version of the Animcraft App brings a more sophisticated real-time facial motion capture experience and more completed toolsets. And with the new features, better UI, and tools, the user can now apply facial motion capture and re-target the facial data to any FBX or Maya character fully in real-time.

1. More completed Real-time facial motion capture tools and re-targeter for Autodesk Maya.
2. Better workflow with the Animcraft desktop.
3. Newly designed UI and workflow for facial motion capture.
4. Record a facial video in the mocap process for reference.
4. Fixed many bugs.

### 1.1.1 — 2021-05-01

The newly updated version of the Animcraft App brings more completed real-time facial motion capture experience, with new UI and tools.

1. Newer and more friendly Real-time facial motion capture UI.
2. More completed Real-time facial motion capture tools and experience.
3. Work much better with the Animcraft desktop.

### 1.1 — 2021-04-26

The new version of the Animcraft app brings a much better user experience, polished user interface, and real-time facial motion capturing.
1. The newly designed user interface is more friendly and intuitive.
2. Facial motion capture is more accurate and easy to use
3. Real-time facial motion capture is available now.

### 1.0 — 2021-04-15

No release notes.

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