by Tommaso Malaisi·Motion Graphics
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MP2B earns its place in the superhive library by turning a webcam feed into live hands, face, and pose data inside Blender using Google MediaPipe models. It's an early v0.1 beta, so treat it as an evolving build, and a demo video with demo files is available.
MP2B, short for MediaPipe to Blender, is a real-time AI tracking system built by Tommaso Malaisi. Camera input is processed live using Google MediaPipe models and streamed into Blender, where the resulting tracking data becomes usable for animation, rigging, and procedural workflows. The system is designed around instant feedback: move in front of the camera and the result updates live in Blender, without rendering, baking, or waiting.
Three specialized AI models cover hands, face, and body pose tracking, used one at a time depending on the task. Continuous data streaming feeds animation and procedural setups, and the tool integrates with Blender's existing tools and node systems. MP2B does not record video, data, or animation.
The plugin ships in two parts: the MP2B Extension for Blender, described as easy to install, and the MP2B Client, a portable application with no installer and no system changes, so you can delete the folder when you're done. It's noted as suited to motion graphics, VR experiments, and creative coding.
Mp2B Realtime Ai Tracking In Blender is best for motion graphics, VR experiments, and creative coding, plus prototyping interactions, driving procedural systems, and experimenting with AI-driven animation inside Blender.
Mp2B Realtime Ai Tracking In Blender is completely free to download and use.
MP2B lists support for Blender versions 4.5 through 5.0, so recent releases in that range should run it. The system has two parts you set up together: the MP2B Extension for Blender and the MP2B Client, a portable application that needs no installer. Because it targets that version window, older Blender builds may fall outside the supported range. For confirmation on a specific point release or any compatibility notes, check the developer's page before committing it to a project.
MP2B ships in two parts. The MP2B Extension for Blender is described as easy to install, and the MP2B Client is a portable application with no installer and no system changes, so when you're finished you simply delete its folder. That keeps the client self-contained rather than modifying your system. The download also includes the demo files shown in the demo video. For step-by-step setup, the developer's page and documentation cover the details.
MP2B does not record video, data, or animation. Camera input is processed live and streamed into Blender, where the tracking data updates in real time as you move in front of the camera. The workflow is built around instant feedback rather than capture, so nothing is baked or saved by the tool itself. If you want to keep animation derived from the tracking, you would handle that within Blender's own tools and workflows.
MP2B is listed as free here in the catalog. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so for the current terms it's best to check the developer's page directly. The plugin is distributed under the GPL license, and the creator is noted as a Dev Fund contributor. It's also marked as a v0.1 beta release, so expect an early-stage build. For the latest details on availability and updates, refer to the developer's page.
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