What is MOVIN TRACIN Stage?
MOVIN TRACIN Stage is a real-time markerless motion capture system built for live performance environments. It uses LiDAR sensors to track multiple performers simultaneously — without suits, markers, or performer-specific setup — and streams their movement data directly into the live visual pipeline.
The idea is straightforward: instead of running a show off a pre-rendered timeline, movement becomes the control signal. What happens on stage drives what happens on screen.
Lighting-independent
Works under blackouts, strobes, lasers, and direct sunlight. LiDAR measures distance, not light.
No performer setup
No suits, markers, or T-pose required. Performers walk on stage and tracking begins instantly.
Scalable coverage
Stage size scales with sensor count. Performer count scales with GPU class. Independent variables.
How it works
LiDAR sensors capture performers in 3D space, while MOVIN TRACIN Stage processes the data in real time into positional, skeletal, and character motion outputs. That data streams directly into visual tools like Unreal Engine, Notch, and Disguise — allowing stage content to react instantly to movement. For a full breakdown of the pipeline, data outputs, and technical specifications, see the previous post.
Use cases by event type
Concert & live show
Most concert visual systems still run off a timeline. A performer hits a mark, an operator triggers a cue, and the visuals change. MOVIN TRACIN Stage removes that extra layer. Motion and position data stream directly into the visual engine, letting movement itself drive the show.
A digital character can also perform live on screen with the exact movement and timing of a real performer. Once a performer exists as a live digital double, productions are no longer limited by physical camera placement. Virtual cameras and effects can move freely around the performance in real time, creating perspectives that would be difficult to capture physically.
This allows productions to blend physical and digital performance together live, creating virtual performers, digital doubles, and real-time character-driven stage experiences.
Interactive installation
The best installations don't need instructions. Visitors walk in, something happens, and they figure out why by exploring. MOVIN TRACIN Stage tracks multiple people simultaneously — no wearables, no check-in, nothing to set up.
The installation can respond to individuals, but also to how a group moves through the space together. Density, proximity, flow all become input for the experience.
Outdoor festival & touring production
Touring productions need systems that deploy quickly and operate reliably under unpredictable conditions — variable weather, direct sunlight, dust, extreme lighting. MOVIN TRACIN Stage sensors are rated IP6K7 (water-resistant) and IP6K9K (dust-tight), with heat and laser interference resistance built in as standard.
The system mounts on standard truss hardware and fits within normal load-in schedules. No performer preparation means rotating casts and last-minute changes don't affect the show.
Real production workflow
A typical MOVIN TRACIN Stage deployment follows five stages — from pre-production planning through to live show operation.
01
Planning the data pipeline
Before hardware is specified, the production team defines what the show actually needs from MOVIN TRACIN Stage. The system outputs four types of data: point cloud, performer position, skeletal motion, and character motion. The required outputs determine the sensor layout, coverage area, and processing configuration. A production that only needs performer positioning can often operate with fewer sensors across a wider area. A show driving live avatars requires full skeletal and character motion output, which changes the setup entirely. Once the data requirements are clear, the creative pipeline can be mapped — including which visuals, audio cues, and stage transitions will respond to motion data, and through which software platforms such as Unreal Engine, Notch, or Disguise.
02
Site assessment & sensor planning
Capture volume and sensor count are determined based on stage dimensions and performer count. Mounting positions (truss, tripod, or rigging points) are mapped in advance, along with power and network routing.
03
Installation & system calibration
Sensors are mounted and connected via PoE switch to the processing server. System calibration is handled through the web-based GUI, establishing the capture volume and coordinate space.
04
Visual pipeline integration
Data streams connect directly to the visual engines such as Notch, Unreal Engine, or Disguise. Character retargeting is configured if live avatar output is required.
05
Live show operation
Once the show starts, the system runs continuously in real time. Performers enter the capture zone and tracking begins automatically — no operator triggering or performer-specific setup required. Costume changes, rotating casts, and live stage adjustments can all be handled without interrupting the show.
FAQs
Our show runs lasers, blackouts, and strobes. Will tracking hold up?
Yes. LiDAR tracking operates independently from visible stage lighting, allowing stable tracking under blackouts, strobes, heavy backlighting, and concert laser environments.
How does real-time motion capture work in a live concert?
LiDAR sensors mounted on trusses or tripods continuously scan the stage and generate a live 3D point cloud. MOVIN TRACIN Stage processes this into performer position, body orientation, and full skeletal motion data — streaming live at 60 fps into media servers and visual engines. No markers or suits are required. Performers simply enter the capture zone and tracking begins automatically.
What data does it actually output, and how does it get into our visual engine?
MOVIN TRACIN Stage streams four data types simultaneously:
3D spatial point cloud data
Performer position data
Full-body skeletal motion
Character-retargeted motion for digital avatars
These outputs connect directly into Unreal Engine, Notch, and Disguise without requiring a separate middleware layer.
How is this different from MOVIN TRACIN?
MOVIN TRACIN is the flagship single-performer system, designed for precision capture including finger tracking, wrist articulation, and subtle body mechanics. It is suited for animation, game development, and broadcast workflows.
MOVIN TRACIN Stage is built specifically for live environments: multiple performers, large coverage areas, unpredictable lighting conditions, and zero performer preparation. Different tools for different production contexts.
Can it be used for interactive audience installations?
Yes. MOVIN TRACIN Stage is designed for installations where audiences move freely through the space. Capture coverage expands with additional LiDAR sensors, while overall performance capacity scales with GPU specifications. No wearables, check-in process, or preparation is required — visitors simply enter the space and the installation responds in real time.
How is pricing structured?
Pricing is tailored to each production based on tracking coverage, installation scale, and deployment requirements. Rental, touring, and permanent installation configurations are all available. Contact
contact@movin3d.com to discuss your project or request a quote.
Bring real-time performer tracking into your production
MOVIN TRACIN Stage is available now for live productions and installations.
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