High end motion capture on an indie budget: the Xsens Indie Program

Independent creators are reshaping the worlds of gaming, film, and virtual entertainment. From small indie studios to solo VTubers, today’s innovators are proving you don’t need Hollywood budgets or AAA-game teams to create stunning, immersive content. What you do need is the right technology.

That’s where the Xsens Indie Program comes in: putting professional-grade motion capture tools directly into the hands of indie creators.

What is the Xsens Indie Program

The Xsens Indie Program is designed to make industry-leading motion capture technology accessible to independent creators with big ideas but limited budgets.

Here’s how it works:

• Discounted indie bundle: get the same Xsens mocap hardware and software trusted by top studios, at an indie-friendly price.
• 50% off annual software renewals: keep your costs predictable and manageable year after year.
• Eligibility built for indies: if your studio earns under $100,000 annually and you’re not working on major studio projects, you qualify. You can review the full terms and conditions here. 

In short: you get AAA-quality motion capture without the AAA-price tag.

The Xsens Indie Program brings your creativity out of the studio.

Why motion capture matters for indie creators

Whether you are making a narrative-driven indie game, shooting a short film, or streaming as a VTuber, motion capture can help your work stand out. Here is how:

• Bring characters to life: capture lifelike, expressive movement that would take countless hours to animate by hand.
• Save time and energy: mocap reduces manual animation work, letting you focus on storytelling and gameplay.
• Create anywhere: with Xsens suits, you can record mocap data in your studio, office, or even a home setup.
• Compete with the best: deliver professional quality results that rival the biggest studios on an indie budget.

Motion capture for every indie

The Xsens Indie Program is not just for one type of creator. It is built to empower all kinds of independents:

• Indie game developers: add cinematic cutscenes and smooth character movement to make your game feel AAA.
• Indie filmmakers and animators: shoot complex action sequences or capture subtle performances without a massive crew.
• VTubers and streamers: use full-body mocap for more engaging, dynamic live performances that connect with your audience.

No matter your medium, motion capture opens up new creative possibilities.

Why choose Xsens

For decades, Xsens has been the gold standard in motion capture. Trusted by leading film studios, game developers, and broadcasters, Xsens tech delivers:

• Superior data quality – clean and production-ready animation.
• Effortless workflows – export easily to tools like Unreal, Unity, Maya, or Blender.
• Reliability anywhere – capture indoors, outdoors, on stage, or at home.

With the Xsens Indie Program, this same proven technology is now within reach for creators at every scale.

The Xsens Indie Program offers all available hardware options. 

Start your indie mocap journey

If you have ever thought motion capture was out of reach for your project, think again. The Xsens Indie Program is here to make professional mocap more accessible than ever.

👉  Discover the Xsens Indie Program and apply today to unlock studio-grade motion capture for your indie projects.