iClone 8.5 Free Update - SIM Builder with Prop Interaction & Smart Accessory

Reallusion releases iClone 8.5 update, enhancing digital twin and crowd simulation with Smart Environment Interaction.

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The automation of animated crowds has been widely used in the movie and entertainment industries. As the demand for digital twin, machine learning, and AI training grows, a new industrial revolution is emerging, particularly in areas like autonomous driving, smart surveillance, factory automation, and intelligent consumer devices.

These fields require cameras not only to see but also to understand the world around them, especially in recognizing human behaviors. To achieve this, there is a growing need for applications that can generate realistic scenarios for camera training purposes, taking into account various angles, lighting conditions, and occlusions. This development is bringing the automation of 3D crowds to a new stage, with a higher level of interaction and realism.

As a leader in 3D character animation, Reallusion has combined its expertise in character generation and automated animation, transforming iClone into a simulation platform. With the latest release of iClone 8.5, users can rapidly build live environments, from crowd simulation to world interaction, with the ability to automatically load and manipulate accessories.

ICLONE 8.5 NEW RELEASE

iClone 8.5 introduces two key innovations: World Interaction and the Smart Accessory system. Building on core features like Motion Director and Crowd Sim, these enhancements empower the creation of dynamic environments. In these interactive spaces, 3D characters can explore, operate props, and seamlessly load and manipulate accessories through interactive triggers or motion files.

WORLD INTERACTION: Engaging Environments with Interactive MD Props and Intuitive Controls

MD Props present advanced features designed to complement iClone Crowd SIM, marking a significant leap forward in ways that 3D actors interact with their virtual environments.

    --  Give Life to Props: MD Prop Tools give iClone characters the ability to
        interact with 3D environments. By replacing the proxy components with
        custom 3D models, MD props manifest into visceral objects that 3D actors
        engage with. All manners of interactive behavior can be generated from
        just five templates representing the core of MD TOOLS.
    --  Intuitive Radial Menu: MD Prop enhances user experience through its
        intuitive Radial Menu system, facilitating easy access to customizable,
        multi-level command groups and assignable hotkeys. Additionally, MD Prop
        introduces Self Interaction, enabling 3D actors to perform
        gender-specific and profile-adaptive actions such as using a phone or
        smoking, enhancing realism.
    --  Action List & Concurrent Behaviors: Action Lists support the chaining of
        multiple motions to extend action sequences. When the scene simulation
        is paused, individual Action Lists can be assigned to every character in
        the scene. Upon playback, all the appointed characters will move
        simultaneously according to their own set of instructions.
    --  Prop Customization: Customizing an MD template tool is straightforward:
        simply replace the proxy objects with a 3D model of your choice. Once
        the prop appearance is finalized, you can assign new animations or
        adjust the actor's associative movements with minimal tweaks. This
        includes repositioning reach target positions to account for hand
        placements and varying arm lengths, as well as adjusting the look-at
        point to focus the character on specific features of the prop.
    --  Object Animation: MD Prop offers robust tools for animating itself.
        Creators can freely move, rotate, and scale any 3D item, with additional
        options for object morphing and particle effects. Morph Animator in
        iClone allows for intricate morph animations, while PopcornFX enables
        particle effects for added realism. Additionally, texture UVs can be
        adjusted and scrolled to create dynamic visuals, and video textures can
        be used to mimic interactive slideshows or film sequences.
    --  Reactive Crowd Behavior: Beyond just triggering interactive behavior
        from individual actors, the MD Prop system enables autonomous crowd
        behavior. Crowd characters no longer roam aimlessly; they can now
        gravitate toward points of interest and even explore various props
        around the scene. Groups or individuals can find a spot to sit, visit
        the vending machine, or gather around a busker show--unleashing endless
        possibilities for dynamic crowd interactions.
    --  Smooth Motion Transitions: iClone "Turn to Stop" and "Multiple Entry"
        functionality simulate natural human behavior in approaching and
        engaging with a target prop. This includes slowing to a stop, making a
        turn, and approaching with measured pace, distance, and orientation. MD
        props take care of the rest with smooth and natural interactive motions
        that are tailored to the gender and characteristics of the interfacing
        actor.
    --  Multi-Platform Export & Render: Exporting these creations is seamless,
        with iClone Auto Setup plugins available for 3ds Max, Maya, Blender,
        Unreal Engine, and Unity. Live Link support also allows for
        synchronization with Unreal Engine and NVIDIA Omniverse, providing a
        two-way workflow that's essential for modern animation and game
        development pipelines.

SMART ACCESSORY: Easy Motion Editing and Automatic Accessory Attachment

Smart Accessory is a cutting-edge system that dramatically streamlines the process of editing motions and integrating accessories in animation projects.

    --  MotionPlus - Pairing with Dynamic Accessories: The iClone MotionPlus
        format seamlessly integrates facial performance and accessory metadata
        for complex animations like cycling and skateboarding, where precision
        in motion and accessory alignment is essential. MotionPlus automates
        accessory attachment, randomizes models and materials, and ensures
        perfect synchronization between character movement and accessory
        interaction.
    --  Creating Smart Accessories: The Smart Accessory system offers robust
        features for creating and customizing accessories. With Motion-Accessory
        Pairing, animators can assign multiple accessories to specific motions,
        restoring default accessories or assigning new ones as needed. This
        flexibility allows for highly personalized animations, where characters
        can interact with various accessories in a lifelike manner.
    --  Creating Animated Accessories: The ability to synchronize human motion
        with accessory animations adds a new layer of realism to animated
        projects. The Smart Accessory system simplifies this process, allowing
        for seamless data handling and enhanced visual fidelity.
    --  Flexible Motion Controls: One of the most powerful features of the Smart
        Accessory system is its support for a wide range of motion controls,
        which are essential for crowd simulation and interactive animations made
        by Motion Director.

ACTORCORE: Library of 3D Assets

Discover a vast collection of high-quality 3D content in ActorCore. From mocap animations and hand-keyed motion to fully rigged characters, accessories, and props - everything you need to enhance your scenes is in store. Why wait? Take your 3D simulations to the next level with this extensive content library today.

MD PROP EXPANSION PACKS: INDOOR & OUTDOOR INTERACTION

The STAYING AT HOME and DOWN THE STREET expansion packs provide numerous ways to showcase the versatility of MD Props. Each prop includes both male and female animation sets, offering unique gender-specific performances. Easily swap the MD Prop placeholders with your custom models or adjust the animations to fit different interactive scenarios.

The iClone 8.5 Grand Release is a free update for all iClone 8 owners! New users can download the Free Trial to experience advanced virtual simulation with intuitive character controls, motion editing, and Smart Accessories.

Media Contact

Atilas Wang, Reallusion Inc., +886289121028, atilaswang@reallusion.com, https://www.reallusion.com/

John Martin II, Reallusion Inc., +16156738814, john@reallusion.com, https://www.reallusion.com/

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