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"A gold mine of gorgeous imagery and reference for figurative artists"

"Bodies in Motion is a gold mine of gorgeous imagery and reference for figurative artists and anatomy geeks. For visual effects professionals working with characters and creatures it is invaluable – high resolution, multi-angle images and scans of movements that expose the infinitely complex ways that bodies work, with slick interface to boot. The quality of the content is jaw-dropping!"

Lana Lan, ILM

Creature Model Supervisor, ILM

" The Rosetta Stone for understanding the human form "

"Bodies in Motion is invaluable as a reference and study tool. Scott is building something very special here. He's giving us the Rosetta Stone to understanding the human form."

Exclusive artist at Marvel (currently drawing Deadpool)

" The perfect complement to your Eadweard Muybridge collection "

"As an animator/character designer/artist, I've found Bodies in Motion to be an invaluable resource. Whether you're studying gesture, form, anatomy, or action analysis - BIM has it all. The UI experience is seamless and offers loads of options. Scott's site is the perfect complement to your Eadweard Muybridge collection"

Pixar Animation Studios

" Bodies in Motion... genius! "

"Scott Eaton's Bodies in Motion - best photo reference site I've seen, genius!"

Comic Artist / 5x Eisner Award winner

" Gorgeous and informative! "

"The site is great fun to use and the content is both gorgeous and informative!"

Supervising Animator, Pixar

" My new go-to reference "

"The "Bodies in Motion" site is nothing short of amazing. From the carefully curated body types, movements, lighting, and artistry of the photography, to the high resolution photos, multi-cam function, and timer, this has become my new go to reference."

Artist & Life Drawing Instructor

" This is an invaluable resource, like nothing else out there "

"Bodies in Motion is what I've been looking for ever since I started drawing. Whether you're a student or a professional, this is an invaluable resource, like nothing else out there. It is incredibly easy to use and offers a great platform for artists to learn, connect and share their artwork"

Animation Director, Life Drawing Instructor

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INSPIRING, HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGE SEQUENCES

The highest quality photographic sequences of the figure in motion. Inspired by Muybridge and updated for the 21st century, Bodies in Motion uses the latest photographic tech to capture crisp, high resolution sequences to inspire artists and designers everywhere.

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UPLOAD AND SHARE YOUR ARTWORK

Join an talented community of artists, illustrators, animators, sculptors, comic book artists, students, game and VFX artists using the Bodies in Motion library to study the human figure in motion. Get inspired to study, drawing, and share. Join the community.

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DYNAMIC 3D SCANS

Full 3D scans that capture dynamic motions in complete 360 degrees. Hundreds of scans lit and rendered for beautiful reference that highlights the form and anatomy of the human figure. Produced in collaboration with our friends at Metapixel Studio.

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CREATE AND SHARE CUSTOM COLLECTIONS

Custom collections allow you to store all your project reference and inspiration in one place. When you find inspiring poses, sequences, scans or artwork in the library, add them to a your own collection. If you've curated a great collection you can share it with public.

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