RADiCAL Live for Maya

Version 1.4.1 · Maya 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 · Release Date: 27 Nov 2024

Visualize and record in Autodesk Maya real-time, multiplayer animation data from RADiCAL Live.

Maya 2022 - 2024 (Windows) Maya 2025 (Windows) Maya 2022 - 2024 (MacOS) Maya 2025 (MacOS)

What’s new:

NB: This version does not support finger tracking data.

This version adds support for Maya 2025.

RADiCAL Live integration for Maya: key features

Stream Live animation into Maya
Start a Live room on the RADiCAL website, and stream real-time, multiplayer animation data into Maya.
Retarget to any character using Maya HIK
Apply Live animation data to custom characters of your choice with just a few clicks using HIK.
Record Live motion data
Record animation data to the timeline for editing in post.

RADiCAL Core: How to use FBX exports in Maya

Download and import the FBX file into your Maya scene
- Find the animation you like. Export it in FBX format to your machine. Drag and drop the FBX file into your scene (or use File -> Import).
Human IK: get the RADiCAL character definition template
- Make sure you have access to RADiCAL’s Character Definition Template through the Maya plugin or by downloading it here.
Define the RADiCAL rig in Human IK with a few clicks
- In the timeline, make sure you are on Frame 0 (a T-pose will be shown). The Character dropdown should be set to None. In the Outliner, select the Hips joint within the Root object. With Hips selected, in Human IK, click Create Character Definition. From the dropdown menu to the top left of Human IK, select Edit Character Definition Template -> Load Character Definition Template. Select the RADiCAL HIK Template (or import it through the Browse feature). Your animation is now Human IK validated. Finally, select your custom character from the Character dropdown menu and, from the Source dropdown menu, the animation character that has been defined with Human IK.

Tutorials / Guides / Support

Frequently asked questions

How do I retarget Live animation data to a custom character in Maya?
You can retarget RADiCAL Live animation data to any custom character in Autodesk Maya with Human IK. Just make sure that you've set the rig inside your character(s) up with Human IK and it's pretty much a one-click operation.

What kind of hardware and software do I need to run RADiCAL Live and Autodesk Maya?
RADiCAL Live is device- and software-agnostic. Any consumer-grade device will do the trick, as long as it has a camera, the Chrome browser, and an internet connection. You can use RADiCAL Live on devices running on Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

Autodesk Maya has its own demands that are completely independent of RADiCAL's platform. What you need in terms of hardware and software depends largely on what you're building. You can see more here.

RADiCAL Live for Maya