Stream Animation References Straight Into Maya & Blender
Eliminate friction between study and execution. Search 10,000+ references, create synchronized camera planes, slip timing, and stream clips into your 3D viewport in 1 click.
In-Viewport Reference Search
Browse and search locomotion, combat choreography, and acting references directly inside Maya and Blender without ever switching windows.
Auto-Rigged Camera Planes
Automatically creates a dedicated reference camera, attaches the video with frame extensions, and locks it behind your character rigs.
Frame Slip & FPS Conformer
Slip timing forward or backward (-100 to +100 frames) to match your blocking keys, and conform scene frame rates in a single click.
Installation & Quickstart
Step-by-step instructions for Maya and Blender.
Extract the Plugin
Extract animref_maya_plugin.zip anywhere on your computer.
Drag & Drop Python Install
Drag drag_and_drop_install.py directly into your Maya 3D Viewport (or open it in Maya's Script Editor and press Run). It automatically creates the AnimRef button on your shelf!
Stream & Animate
Click the shelf button to open the dockable window. Click Send to Maya from any reference on the site to stream clips directly into your viewport!