Overview

Description

Alias MotionBuilder is the world's leading real-time 3D character animation productivity suite for game, film, broadcast and multimedia production. With its collection of real-time character-centric tools for tasks ranging from traditional keyframing to motion capture editing, the software gives technical directors and artists the ability to take on the most demanding, high-volume animation projects. Its native file format, FBX, allows for unparalleled interoperability between 3D content creation packages - making MotionBuilder 7 a complementary package to enhance existing production pipelines.

Alias Motion Builder Standard, the award-winning character animation software solution is designed for the 3D animation enthusiast. Based on a unique, real-time architecture, non-destructive function curve layering, and a revolutionary Story Timeline performance environment, MotionBuilder allows you to quickly generate high-quality character performances and animation.

This bundle includes:

• Learning Motion Builder (DVD)

New in Version 7:

New and Enhanced Character Animation Functionality

MotionBuilder 7 helps animators achieve desired animation results faster. New character rig extensions and enhanced visual feedback on rigs provide greater control over character setups. Plus, there are a number of new character manipulation features that streamline the animation workflow and shorten the learning curve for new users.

Enhanced Software Interoparability

MotionBuilder 7 contains new functionality that enables the software to interact seamlessly with most 3D packages. New constraints, for example, allow for the seamless transfer of setups between MotionBuilder and Maya®. The Live Device Support feature enables an unlimited number of built-in or third party devices to be online and live, simultaneously in a scene.

Productivity Enhancing Tools

MotionBuilder 7 offers many new productivity-enhancing features. Optimized solving, blending, sequencing and retargeting tools facilitate the process of working with motion capture and other dense datasets. New workflow features, including additions and enhancements to the UI, streamline the animation process and minimize user downtime. Additionally, there are a number of general performance improvements that augment the software’s overall stability and reliability.

Minimum System Requirements

• Macintosh® G4 or G5
• Apple® Mac® OS X 10.3 or higher
• Safari™ or FireFox™
• 256 MB RAM
• CD-ROM Drive (DVD-ROM drive required for additional Clip Art)
• OpenGL graphics card with 32 MB RAM
• 600 MB of hard disk space

ATTENTION ! Please check carefully if your system is compatible with this software !
Further information and a hardware compatibility list can be found on the internet pages of the manufacturer : Alias.

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