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iPi Soft Announces Real-Time Integration for iPi Mocap for Unreal Engine

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Wednesday, March 24, 2021
3D graphics software, Unreal, Video games, Video game development, Video gaming, Unreal Engine, Virtual reality, FBX, Motion capture, Interested Parties Information, iClone

Additionally, users can have both iPi Mocap Studio and the Unreal Engine editor open simultaneously for viewing animation changes in real-time.

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  • Additionally, users can have both iPi Mocap Studio and the Unreal Engine editor open simultaneously for viewing animation changes in real-time.
  • "Users can now preview captured motion in an actual game scene inside the Unreal Engine editor and integrate the animation stream from iPi Mocap Studio into Unreal Engine for a more seamless and immersive experience."
  • Sorokin noted that previously iPi Mocap users working in Unreal Engine would have to export animation from iPi Studio to FBX or BVH files, then import assets to Unreal.
  • New Discovery , a full-service digital agency based in Mexico and the US, took part in the iPi Soft beta-testing program of the closer integration of iPi Mocap and Unreal Engine for a VR documentary entitled, "Northern Route, Border Identity.''

Digital Human Contest Innovative - Character Creation: Reallusion encourages Contestants to partake in $45,000 Prize Pool

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Thursday, September 24, 2020
Graphics software, Software, 3D graphics software, Application software, Reallusion, iClone, ZBrush, Blender

Now, Reallusion introduces game-changing solutions for character artists to add speed and creativity with the tools featured in our Digital Human solution: Character Creator , iClone and recently released SkinGen.

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  • Now, Reallusion introduces game-changing solutions for character artists to add speed and creativity with the tools featured in our Digital Human solution: Character Creator , iClone and recently released SkinGen.
  • Realistic Character: Create a realistic CC character by combining your CC3+ Base character with tools like ZBrush, Substance Painter, Blender, Wrap3, Headshot for CC, etc.
  • Stylized Character: Create a stylized CC character by combining your CC3+ Base character with tools like ZBrush, Substance Painter, Blender, Wrap3, Headshot for CC, etc.
  • Reallusion Character Creator is the hub for character design and connects artists with their favorite partners.

Reallusion reveals the 1st Wave of Pitch & Produce Outstanding Works utilizing iClone and Unreal Pipeline

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Friday, August 21, 2020
3D graphics software, Graphics software, Application software, Video gaming, Reallusion, iClone, Unreal Engine, Unreal, Game engine

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reallusion announces the first wave of outstanding works for the Pitch & Produce program which brings tools and financial support for indies and commercial studios utilizing the iClone character and animation pipelines with Unreal Engine.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reallusion announces the first wave of outstanding works for the Pitch & Produce program which brings tools and financial support for indies and commercial studios utilizing the iClone character and animation pipelines with Unreal Engine.
  • Since the start of the Pitch & Produce program in May 2020, Reallusion has received many submissions ranging from game and VR projects, to music videos, animated films, and more.
  • This first round of announcements covers 7 outstanding works who were received before June 30th, 2020.
  • Learn about Pitch & Produce:
    The Unreal Live Link Plug-in for iClone creates a realtime system that greatly simplifies AAA-quality character design and animation for Unreal Engine.

Reallusion makes iClone Unreal Live Link Plug-in Free for Indies: Transfer, Animate & Auto-setup Digital Humans for Unreal

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Monday, January 20, 2020
3D graphics software, Unreal, Video gaming, Application software, Video game development, Machinima, iClone, Motion capture, Animation software, Unreal Engine, Reallusion, Game engine

"We are thrilled to provide emerging creators access to powerful tools for digital human creation and animation by making the iClone Unreal Live Link Plug-in available for free," said Charles Chen, Reallusion CEO.

Key Points: 
  • "We are thrilled to provide emerging creators access to powerful tools for digital human creation and animation by making the iClone Unreal Live Link Plug-in available for free," said Charles Chen, Reallusion CEO.
  • iClone Unreal Live Link Free for indies video:
    Providing a simplified path for content to enter Unreal Engine, the iClone Unreal Live Link plug-in allows for the direct transfer of assets between iClone and Unreal Engine without the need for FBX export.
  • The Indie program for the iClone Unreal Live Link plug-in requires indies to own iClone 7 and 3DXchange 7 Pipeline.
  • Reallusion simultaneously launched the free plugin and updated the iClone Unreal Live Link Plug-in for UE 4.24, and will continue development to match all future Unreal Engine updates.

Reallusion Releases New Digital Human Shader - Realistic Realtime Human Rendering for iClone 7.7 & Character Creator 3.2

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Friday, January 3, 2020
3D computer graphics, 3D graphics software, Computer graphics, iClone, Machinima, Motion capture, Graphics, 3D rendering, Real-time computer graphics, Shader, Rendering

SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Creating realistic digital humans for real-time 3D animation is now possible with Reallusion's new Digital Human Shader .

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Creating realistic digital humans for real-time 3D animation is now possible with Reallusion's new Digital Human Shader .
  • With the latest iClone and Character Creator (CC) updates, designers can one-click convert PBR assets into digital human shaders.
  • In Character Creator 3.2 and iClone 7.7, users can produce realistic human skin utilizing realtime SSS features and adjusting SSS effects for character head and body skin, making them slightly translucent during less direct reflection.
  • The Eye Shader is designed to bring realistic real-time rendering of an eye model, exposing aesthetic control over each of the biological parts of the eye.

The Rise of the Real-time Digital Double: Reallusion Unveils AI-Powered Headshot Plugin

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019
3D graphics software, Video games, Software, Application software, iClone, Reallusion, ZBrush, Head shot, Unreal, Headshot, Grand Theft Auto V, Texture mapping

Headshot uses AI technology to automatically generate digital humans in minutes from one single photo, and those characters are fully rigged for voice lipsync, facial expression, and full body animation.

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  • Headshot uses AI technology to automatically generate digital humans in minutes from one single photo, and those characters are fully rigged for voice lipsync, facial expression, and full body animation.
  • Headshot allows game developers and virtual production teams to immediately funnel a cast of digital doubles into iClone, Unreal, Unity, Maya, ZBrush and more.
  • Utilizing high-res source images and Headshot's 1000+ Morphs users can get a scan quality digital human face in 4K texture details.
  • Learn More on Character Creator: https://www.reallusion.com/character-creator/
    Headshot Plug-in for Character Creator: $199
    For launch special offer and more price information, visit Reallusion Store

Reallusion Releases Character Creator 3.1 - Optimized Character Solutions For Realtime Engines

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Friday, September 13, 2019
3D graphics software, Computer animation, Animation software, Graphics software, iClone, Machinima, Motion capture, Application software, Reallusion, Morph

SAN JOSE, Calif., September 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reallusion releases Character Creator 3.1, a new update featuring character creation and animation solutions for realtime engines.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., September 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reallusion releases Character Creator 3.1, a new update featuring character creation and animation solutions for realtime engines.
  • In this version, Character Creator can export a fully remeshed iAvatar directly to iClone with a selected polygon reduction level.
  • Export Mouth-Open Morph - provides control options for tools mainly using CC Character facial blendshapes, such like real-time lip-syncing addons in Unity.
  • Visit the Reallusion Forum for details about Character Creator 3.1.

Reallusion Launches iClone Unreal Live Link : Real-time Digital Human Character & Animation System for Unreal

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Saturday, July 27, 2019
3D graphics software, Video game development, Application software, Video gaming, iClone, Machinima, Motion capture, First-person shooters, Unreal Engine, Reallusion, Unreal, Epic Games

SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reallusion launches iClone Unreal Live Link , the plugin that connects the iClone character and animation system with Unreal Engine for games, films, archviz, and virtual production.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., July 27, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reallusion launches iClone Unreal Live Link , the plugin that connects the iClone character and animation system with Unreal Engine for games, films, archviz, and virtual production.
  • The iClone Unreal Live Link Plug-in transfers, links and animates characters, lights, and cameras from iClone directly into Unreal Engine.
  • iClone and Unreal Engine users benefit from the collaboration between Reallusion and Epic Games through this dedicated character creation and animation workflow that delivers digital humans to Unreal Engine.
  • The iClone Unreal Live Link plugin maximizes existing Unreal Engine character value from the marketplace with time and cost saving iClone animation tools.

Reallusion Launches Cartoon Animator 4 and Facial Mocap Plug-in -- The Complete 2D Character Design & Animation System Accessible for Anyone

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Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Animation software, Graphics software, Visual arts, 3D graphics software, Animation, CrazyTalk, Motion capture, Reallusion, Animator, iClone

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Reallusion launches Cartoon Animator 4 (formerly CrazyTalk Animator), the complete professional 2D character system, and it's new Facial Mocap Plug-in (Motion LIVE 2D) which allows users to animate characters with their own facial expression in real-time.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Reallusion launches Cartoon Animator 4 (formerly CrazyTalk Animator), the complete professional 2D character system, and it's new Facial Mocap Plug-in (Motion LIVE 2D) which allows users to animate characters with their own facial expression in real-time.
  • "Cartoon Animator 4 is one of the most accessible 2D character design and animation tools in the current market for both entry and professional users."
  • The Facial Mocap Plug-in (Motion LIVE 2D) offers a solution that can greatly simplify and fasten the whole animation production.
  • Learn More on Cartoon Animator 4:
    $199 for Cartoon Animator 4 Pipeline edition, $99 for Cartoon Animator 4 PRO edition (lower price compared to its CrazyTalk Animator 3 predecessor).

Reallusion Unveils Game Tools for Unity- New Character Design Platform Enhances Emmy-winning, Unity Games, Film and TV

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Wednesday, May 8, 2019
3D graphics software, Video game development, Application software, Graphics software, Animation software, Unity, Reallusion, Storytelling, iClone

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Reallusion today unveils Game Tools for Unity , a new plug-in connecting developers to limitless Unity character creation and automatic setup.

Key Points: 
  • SAN JOSE, Calif., May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Reallusion today unveils Game Tools for Unity , a new plug-in connecting developers to limitless Unity character creation and automatic setup.
  • "Game Tools for Unity allows you to optimize game characters with polygon reduction, LOD, UV and material merging for max efficiency.
  • You can also import ready-to-play characters into game engines with Reallusion's Character Creator automated support for shader assignment, game controller and facial performances.
  • Whether you are doing game development or film production, Game Tools is your go-to solution for characters that create new storytelling possibilities."