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Expression for $1,999

Expression - Facial motion capture software

Marker-based facial motion capture software.
Perfect for animation production and integration into FACS pipelines.

In Depth

Marker tracking, face solving, export to Face Robot and MotionBuilder, data cleanup tools, and export to industry standards.

Expression In Depth
Tutorials

Learn how to set up face templates, capture data, view scene video, and stream or export to animation packages.

Expression Tutorials
Tech Specs

Capture and editing modes, supported data formats for export, available wizards, settings and system requirements.

Expression Tech Specs
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Order Expression licenses, as well as maintenance extensions, directly from the OptiTrack website.

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View Entire Table   Body & Prop Mocap Facial Mocap Rigid Body Tracking Scene Video File Export Network Streaming
ARENA $2,499 Yes No Yes Yes BVH, C3D, FBX NatNet
Expression $1,999 No Yes Yes Yes C3D, FBX (opticals only) NatNet
Tracking Tools $999 No No Yes Yes C3D, CSV NatNet/VRPN/Trackd
Close TableClose Table   Motive:Tracker$999 Motive:Body$2,999 Expression$1,999 Camera SDKFree
Compatible Hardware   Primex Series,
Prime Series,
Slim Series,
Flex Series,
S250e, eSync, OptiHub, Duo/Trio 3		 Primex Series,
Prime Series,
Slim Series,
Flex Series,
S250e, eSync, OptiHub		 Flex Series,
S250e, eSync, OptiHub		 Primex Series,
Prime Series,
Slim Series,
Flex Series,
S250e, eSync, OptiHub, Duo/Trio 3, C1201
License Duration   1 year initial
1 year updates		 1 year initial
1 year updates		 1 year initial
1 year updates		 N/A
Maintenance
1 year		   $499 $1,499 $499 N/A
API Type   C/C++ DLL C/C++ DLL N/A C/C++ DLL
No. of Cameras Min 2 6 4 1
  Max (USB) 24 24 24 24
  Max (Ethernet) 96+ 96+ 96+ 96+
SMPTE Time Code
Ethernet systems with eSync		   • •    
Post-Processing Tools   • • •  
Advanced Data Management   • •    
Multi-camera Calibration   • • •  
2D Object Data (API)   • •   •
3D Marker Data
Labeled		 Saved • • •  
  Streamed • • •  
3D Marker Data
Unlabeled		 Saved • •    
  Streamed • •    
Rigid Body Tracking
6DoF		   • • •  
Multiple Actor & Prop Mocap     •    
Facial Mocap       •  
Reference Video   • • •  
File Export BVH   •    
  C3D • • •  
  FBX   • •2  
Live Streaming Plugins MotionBuilder3 • • •  
  3ds Max4 • •    
Network Streaming Labeled Markers NatNet NatNet NatNet  
  Unlabeled Markers NatNet NatNet    
  Rigid Bodies NatNet, VRPN, trackd NatNet, VRPN, trackd NatNet  
  Bone & Joint Angles   NatNet    
  1. OptiTrack FLEX:V100 and FLEX:C120 are no longer available for sale.
  2. Opticals only.
  3. Support for MotionBuilder 7.5, 2009-2013. Windows XP 64-bit is not a supported OS.
  4. Support for 3ds Max 9/2009/2010/2011/2012.