Reallusion's TIME CODE Plugin Is a game changer for Motion capture
- hazbeyondthepixels
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
As someone who works daily in game cinematics and animation, especially with motion capture, I’ve got to say—this new plugin from Reallusion is a total game changer.
The update? It’s called Timecode. And if you’ve ever tried to keep multiple motion capture performers in sync (especially during chaotic action sequences or those intimate, dialogue-heavy moments), you already know… That struggle is real.
🎯 What Is TIME CODE?
Reallusion’s Timecode plugin brings one thing above all else: 🔁 Total synchronization across every aspect of a mocap performance.
Whether you're capturing body motion, facial expressions via HMC, or detailed hand gestures with gloves—Timecode locks it all in, live. No more drift. No more time-consuming cleanups trying to align multiple takes in post.
We’re talking about:
🟢 Real-time alignment of video, audio, and mocap data
🟡 Cross-device and multi-performer synchronization
🔵 Plug-and-play functionality with iClone Motion Live
And yes—it works out of the box.
🖥️ Directing from the Virtual Command Center
One of my absolute favorite features? The Quad View setup. It lets me see:
The live camera feed from the mocap stage
Mocap data visualized on skeletons or characters
A real-time preview in Unreal Engine
Prop and actor placements inside iClone
It feels like I'm directing from mission control. And it’s not just useful for me as a director—animators love it too. Why? Because everything recorded becomes visual reference gold for the animators later to use when fixing intersection and animating on top of the mocap.
🔖 Overlay Metadata? YES, PLEASE.
You know what’s underrated but SO powerful? The burn-in data tools. You can overlay:
Timecodes
Take numbers
Versioning info
Any other production notes
It’s the kind of clarity that saves time across every department—animation, production, and mocap. It keeps the entire pipeline aligned from capture to final export.
🤝 Compatible with (Almost) Everything
Timecode isn’t a walled garden—it plays well with all the big names in mocap:
Xsens
Rokoko
Perception Neuron
OptiTrack
Vicon
And more...
Plus, integration is seamless with Unreal Engine 5, Maya, MotionBuilder, and others. Thanks to bi-directional timecode exchange, nothing gets out of sync. Ever.
👏 A Tool Made by People Who Listen
As someone who’s used Reallusion tools for years, what impresses me most isn’t just the tech—it’s the team behind it.
You can tell this plugin was made from real conversations with real studios—indie, mid-tier, and AAA. This isn’t just another product drop. It’s a practical, smart, and scalable solution that actually meets the creative and technical needs of working professionals.
🧪 Try It for Yourself
If you haven’t tried Timecode yet, check out in this link:
If you have used it—I want to hear from you. 💬 Drop a comment below and let me know, and—most importantly—share your work!
Seeing what other creators are building with these tools always inspires me to push harder.
Final Thoughts
The new Timecode plugin isn’t just a tool—it’s a productivity multiplier. It eliminates chaos. It empowers creativity. And it brings everyone—from mocap to animation to final render—into perfect sync.
Until next time, Stay creative, keep pushing pixels—and I’ll see you on the next one.
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