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# Streaming Mocap Data into Blender

[**Blender**](https://www.blender.org/) is an open-source 3D creation tool that lets you handle modeling, rigging, animation, and rendering.

With MOVIN TRACIN and MOVIN Studio, you can stream real-time motion capture data directly into Blender, making it ideal for a wide range of workflows, including character animation, post-editing, and asset creation.

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### Download the Blender Plugin

* On the [MOVIN's Github page](https://github.com/MOVIN3D/MOVIN-Blender-Plugin), download the file for Blender. 
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### Install the Add-on in Blender

* Open your Blender project and go to **Edit > Preferences**.

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* In the **Add-ons** tab, click **Add-ons Settings > Install from Disk** in the upper-right corner.\
  Select the downloaded 'movin\_blender\_plugin.py' file to install the **MOVIN Live Receiver** add-on.&#x20;
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### Set up MOVIN Live in Blender

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* In the MOVIN Live penal, set the appropriate **Armature name** and **Hips Bone name** for your character.&#x20;
* After check the values, click the Start button
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### Start OSC protocol Streaming from MOVIN Studio

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* Return to MOVIN Studio and start streaming using the OSC protocol.&#x20;
* Before starting, make sure the **port number** set in blender matches the **port number** configured in MOVIN Studio.&#x20;
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