APS Sidekick
By Grant Olsen
APS Sidekick is an iOS utility that enables real-time ARKit facial capture for VR avatars by streaming blendshape data to the VR MocapFusion PC application. It facilitates integrated full-body and facial motion capture, supporting exports to Blender and live streaming workflows in Unreal Engine and Unity.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Artists and animators utilizing VR MocapFusion for motion capture and live streaming.
What does it look like?
Key features
Streams real-time facial expression blendshape data from iOS devices to VR MocapFusion.
Combines facial capture with SteamVR full-body tracking for comprehensive avatar motion capture.
Supports exporting captured motion data directly into Blender for further animation work.
Provides dedicated plugins for live streaming integration with Unreal Engine, Unity, and Blender.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Who built it?
User Sentiment
What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for APS Sidekick
How's the Graphics & Design market?
The rivals identified
By niels jansson
Both applications target animators requiring ARKit facial motion capture for 3D workflows, with Face Cap providing standalone file exports and APS Sidekick focusing on live streaming to VR MocapFusion.
- Face Cap supports direct FBX and TXT file exports, while APS Sidekick requires the VR MocapFusion PC application.
- Face Cap allows importing custom avatars from Blender or Maya, whereas APS Sidekick centers on VR MocapFusion integration.
- Face Cap provides OSC data streaming over Wi-Fi, enabling integration with external tools without proprietary software.
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Key takeaways for APS Sidekick
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
This app serves as a specialized companion tool for VR MocapFusion users requiring synchronized facial and body motion capture.
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