iClone
The Fastest Real-time 3D Animation Software.
Overview
iClone is a real-time animation software that simplifies the world of 3D Animation in a user-friendly production environment that blends character animation, scene design and cinematic storytelling. It is designed for rapid production, allowing users to quickly assemble scenes, animate characters with a variety of motion tools, and render in real-time. It integrates with Character Creator and a large marketplace of content to provide a complete character and animation pipeline.
✨ Key Features
- Real-time rendering and animation
- Facial and body animation tools (lip-sync, motion puppet)
- Motion Director for game-like character control
- AccuLIPS for precise lip-sync animation
- Integration with Character Creator
- Extensive content marketplace
- Unreal Engine, Unity, and Omniverse live link
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Real-time workflow for rapid animation production
- Deeply integrated character pipeline with Character Creator
- Large ecosystem of pre-made characters, motions, and assets
Unique Value: Offers the fastest and most intuitive workflow for creating character-driven animations, combining real-time rendering with powerful motion capture and editing tools.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Used by independent filmmakers and small studios to create animated series and short films quickly.
- Adopted for previsualization to plan shots and sequences for live-action productions.
- A popular tool for YouTubers and content creators making animated stories.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-end VFX simulations.
- Detailed 3D modeling from scratch (it's an animation tool, not a modeler).
- Large studio productions with established, non-real-time pipelines.
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to traditional tools like Maya, iClone is significantly faster for producing finished animations due to its real-time nature. Unlike game engines like Unreal, iClone is specifically designed for linear animation production, offering a more streamlined, filmmaker-friendly toolset.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: 30-day free trial.
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