iClone 7 also simplifies the animation process with features such as character creation, facial animation, motion capture, scene design, and cinematic storytelling. Users can customize their characters with Character Creator (CC), a tool that allows them to create realistic and stylized characters with a wide range of morphs, outfits, and accessories. Users can also animate their characters with facial puppeteering, lip-sync, motion blending, and motion live devices.
iClone 7 is compatible with industry-standard 3D applications and game engines such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Maya, Blender, and more. Users can export their animations as FBX or BVH files, or use the Live Link plugin to stream their animations directly to Unreal Engine. iClone 7 is ideal for indie filmmakers or professional studio crews who want to turn their vision into reality with a fast and easy workflow.
Some of the new features in iClone 7 include:
Realistic Look-At: A system that allows users to control the eye and head movements of their characters with intuitive parameters and presets. Users can also blend the look-at behavior with other facial expressions and animations.
Dynamic Wrinkles: A system that generates realistic wrinkles on the face and body of the characters based on their facial expressions and poses. Users can adjust the intensity and style of the wrinkles with sliders and maps.
Progressive Texture Loading: A system that optimizes the performance and memory usage of iClone 7 by loading textures progressively according to the camera distance and angle. Users can also set the texture quality and resolution for different levels of detail.
iClone 7 also supports various add-ons and plugins that enhance its functionality and compatibility. Some of the popular add-ons are:
Motion Live: A motion capture platform that connects motion data streams from all industry-leading mocap devices, such as Perception Neuron, Rokoko, iPhone, Xsens, and more. Users can simultaneously animate 3D character faces, hands, and bodies with live or recorded data.
Unreal Live Link: A plugin that allows users to stream their iClone 7 animations directly to Unreal Engine with minimal setup. Users can also sync the timecode and frame rate between iClone 7 and Unreal Engine for accurate editing and previewing.
Curve Editor: A plugin that allows users to edit and refine their animations with curve-based tools. Users can modify keyframes, tangents, trajectories, and motion layers with a user-friendly interface.
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