- New software versions: Reallusion releases Character Creator 4 and iClone 8.
- Online training: Virtual Production Dojo course on working with Digital Humans. Ideal for anyone who wants to get to grips with the new versions of the Reallusion tools now
In nuce: Reallusion has released two new software versions: Character Creator version 4 and iClone version 8. Character Creator 4 (CC4 for short) is a comprehensive software solution for creating high-quality 3D characters – whether for further processing with iClone, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity or similar 3D tools. IClone 8, on the other hand, is a real-time 3D animation software for – as the official description says – film, previs, animation, video games, content development, education and art.
What new features can you expect? According to Reallusion’s self-promotion, Character Creator is set to join industry-leading pipelines with its release. The declared aim is to offer a one-stop solution with Character Creator, from the creation of a 3D character, through asset management, to the rendering of a look development. A commentary by the development team states that the “user-friendly production environment” of iClone 8 “merges character animation, scene design and cinematic storytelling”.
What are the flagship features of Reallusion? The following key points are among the features that are intended to enhance working with CC4 and iClone. In the two videos, which we have linked below, you can see in picture, sound and colour which innovations are coming. You can find full information on CC4 at manual.reallusion.com and on iClone 8 at manual.reallusion .
- CC4: Improved face display
- CC4: Custom Expression Blendshapes
- CC4: Animation preview, display & rendering
- CC4: Now works better with InstaLOD
Character Creator 4 Launch | Universal Character System for Animation, Game, XR and Metaverse
- iClone 8: Motion Director – Offers gameplay controls for the first time, allowing you to manoeuvre characters, apply motion triggers & move dynamic (virtual) cameras – all in real time.
- iClone 8: Improved real-time visualisation – Has been expanded to include: volumetric light, motion blur improvements, lens flare and mirror plane shaders.
- iClone 8: RTX GPU-based path trace rendering – Connection to Nvidia Omniverse is possible, including support for USD.
- iClone 8: Performance – According to the developers, the software architecture has been optimised. Features that should make it easier for users to manage large-scale creative projects are planned for the future.
iClone 8 Demo Video | Dramatically Simplify Character Animation
Course from Virtual Production Dojo: As mentioned at the beginning, the “Reallusion Intensive Certificate – Character Creator & iClone” course is particularly attractive for those of you who want to get to grips with Character Creator 4 and iClone 8. During the course, you will learn from scratch how to create realistic-looking 3D characters.
Learning content of the online course: The second course module deals specifically with iClone. Below is a selection of the learning objectives that course participants will be aiming for. All further information on participation, duration and price can be found at virtualproductiondojo.com.
- Real-time animation – and how it works
- Scene design and construction
- Tools & methods for animating the body and face
- Achieving lip sync with the help of AI tools
- Lighting & camera animation
- Rendering & Exporting
Click further: Homepage of Reallusion.
