mvntSTUDIO turns a music track into a 3D choreography draft you review in the browser. Treat the first result as a motion idea with clear timing, not a finished performance. This checklist helps you set a goal before you generate and judge the result afterward.
Studio accepts MP3/WAV uploads and YouTube, SoundCloud, or Suno links, although not every external URL will load. GLB is the current 3D download; BVH and FBX exports are planned. For the product overview, start with music-to-dance AI.
1. Define one section and one purpose
Pick a section you can judge as one phrase: a hook, an instrumental passage, or a transition. Then write down what it must do. A rehearsal reference needs readable weight shifts, a background dancer needs a clear silhouette, and an animation test needs motion that holds up from another camera angle. That note becomes your review standard.
Don't start with the whole song just because you have it. A short, recognizable passage makes it easier to compare the motion with the music and find the moment that needs revision. Pick from the durations Studio shows you; the maximum can differ by account and plan.
2. Load and verify the audio
Upload an MP3 or WAV, or load a supported link, and listen before you choose the segment. A radio edit, an instrumental, a live recording, and a slowed remix can have different intros and phrase lengths under the same title.
Check the start position as well as the length: ten seconds that begin on the hook's first beat are a different request from ten seconds that begin just before it. Recheck the selection whenever you change the source. If a link fails to load, switch to a local file you have the rights to use.
3. Use the visible controls deliberately
Pick a Genre option when it describes the draft you want, and keep the music section fixed while you compare genres. If you change the source, start time, duration, character, and genre at once, you can't tell which change helped.
Choose or create a dancer, then select Create Choreo. Judge timing and body motion before you polish the character: a good-looking preview doesn't mean the motion fits your brief.
4. Review the draft against a written checklist
| Check | Question to answer | Useful next action |
|---|---|---|
| Timing | Do major accents land where your chosen phrase needs them? | Recheck source version and segment start. |
| Body readability | Can you follow the torso and limbs without relying on the costume? | Review from another camera view. |
| Travel | Does the dancer move outside the space you intend to use? | Note where the travel needs adjusting. |
| Continuity | Does the start or end feel abrupt? | Pick a different phrase boundary or plan an edit. |
| Purpose | Would this draft help your rehearsal, scene, or animation study? | Keep, revise, or reject against the original brief. |
Watch the full section once, then revisit specific moments. Separate framing problems from motion problems; a camera that crops the feet can hide whether the footwork works. Check beat alignment, contacts, balance, and transitions. Approving the final choreography is still your call.
5. Prepare the output for its next owner
Sign in and use the GLB download on an eligible 3D scene; availability depends on the scene and your access. Open the file outside Studio before you promise a handoff, because a GLB can hold a character alone or a character with animation.
Keep the original audio separately, along with the source start, duration, and your review notes. The 3D file won't carry the soundtrack or every scene setting. Next, check the file with the Blender inspection checklist. For another character or a game engine, continue with the Unity and Unreal retargeting checklist.
Frequently asked questions
Does adding music guarantee finished choreography?
No. Treat the result as a draft, and keep it only when it meets your timing, readability, and continuity requirements.
Can I download FBX or BVH now?
Not yet. Both are planned, and GLB is the current 3D download. Don't schedule a delivery around a future format.
Related guides and next step
The music-to-dance overview covers the audio workflow, and the Unity export guide explains current and planned formats. Still choosing a tool? Read MVNT vs Viggle, DeepMotion, and Mixamo. When you're ready, open Studio with one track section and a written brief.
Workflow and references reviewed October 7, 2026.
