How to Retarget Marionette Animations in Houdini | Node-Based Workflow Tutorial

Hello, and welcome to the official Marionette tutorial for SideFX Houdini!

Learn the complete node-based workflow for getting your Marionette motion capture into Houdini. We'll show you how to use Houdini's powerful rigging nodes like Rig Match Pose, Map Points, and Full Body IK to retarget your single-camera motion capture onto any custom character.

This workflow is handled completely offline, giving you the speed and security you need for any project.

In this tutorial, you'll learn:
✅ How to export your animation from Marionette as an FBX.
✅ How to import both character models and animation files into Houdini.
✅ The step-by-step process for setting up the core retargeting node network.
✅ How to align skeletons precisely using the Rig Match Pose tool.
✅ How to create joint correspondences with the Map Points node (plus a time-saving tip!).
✅ How to use the Full Body IK node to solve the final animation.

Marionette is here to enhance your animation workflow. We provide a powerful, offline motion capture solution that is designed for complete capture and control.
Using just a single camera, you can capture your performance and then control it fully on the platform you choose through our plugins. And because Marionette runs completely offline, it means no cloud, no waiting for uploads, no credit-spending limitations, and total privacy, as all your data stays securely on your machine.

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00:00 - Introduction & Key Features
00:40 - Exporting Animation from Marionette
00:56 - Importing & Retargeting Setup in Houdini
01:46 - Aligning Skeletons (Rig Match Pose)
02:23 - Mapping Joints (Map Points)
02:45 - The Final Connection (Full Body IK)
03:07 - Final Animation Result & Outro

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