Vector Image Export

Stubacca (7/16/2014)

In the video, to pose a character was as simple as clicking on any body part and moving it around (1:59). In reality, you have to open a side editor and edit the character's pose indirectly using a tiny 3D model. It looked really simple and easy to change a character's look but the UI is actually this complicated conventional tabbed folder panel with tiny icons. Also the choosing expressions looked simple (3:38) but the actual UI has all of these different faces and it's really difficult to see what the expressions are. These are just a few examples.

Basically the UI in the video seemed really clean and intuitive but the actual UI is very old school and cumbersome. Your UI could be much better and should more closely resemble how it looks in the video. Your UI is designed according to functions (render, compose, layers ...). This is kind of backwards in terms of UI design. It should be designed according to the objects (character, props, scenes), where it would adapt according to the object selected. Right now, all that happens is icons on the side panel grey out. Have a look at the UI for Bitstrips and Goanimate and you will see what I mean.

Also, how did you make that video, with all of the cut scenes, did you have to use an additional video editor? What about vector image export, are you considering including this?

The video you refer to is a Demo Reel which is designed to showcase the type of movies and output you can get with CTA2. As is common this does show shortened sequences but everything shown can be accomplished in CTA2.

If you wish to see the actual animation process in detail we recommend you watch the many video tutorials we have prepared that cover all the important features of CrazyTalk Animator 2. All our video tutorials can be found HERE.

The Demo Reels are created using a variety of tools, including video editors, but the content shown is from CTA2. Our video tutorials on the other hand are normally made entirely within CTA2.

Regarding vector image output, I will certainly pass on your request to the CrazyTalk Animator team for consideration. Hopefully this is something that can be incorporated in future upgrades.

Thank you for your feedback.

Peter
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Peter (RL)	Peter (RL) Posted 11 Years Ago
Distinguished Member Group: Administrators Last Active: Last Year Posts: 23.1K, Visits: 36.6K	Stubacca (7/16/2014) In the video, to pose a character was as simple as clicking on any body part and moving it around (1:59). In reality, you have to open a side editor and edit the character's pose indirectly using a tiny 3D model. It looked really simple and easy to change a character's look but the UI is actually this complicated conventional tabbed folder panel with tiny icons. Also the choosing expressions looked simple (3:38) but the actual UI has all of these different faces and it's really difficult to see what the expressions are. These are just a few examples. Basically the UI in the video seemed really clean and intuitive but the actual UI is very old school and cumbersome. Your UI could be much better and should more closely resemble how it looks in the video. Your UI is designed according to functions (render, compose, layers ...). This is kind of backwards in terms of UI design. It should be designed according to the objects (character, props, scenes), where it would adapt according to the object selected. Right now, all that happens is icons on the side panel grey out. Have a look at the UI for Bitstrips and Goanimate and you will see what I mean. Also, how did you make that video, with all of the cut scenes, did you have to use an additional video editor? What about vector image export, are you considering including this? The video you refer to is a Demo Reel which is designed to showcase the type of movies and output you can get with CTA2. As is common this does show shortened sequences but everything shown can be accomplished in CTA2. If you wish to see the actual animation process in detail we recommend you watch the many video tutorials we have prepared that cover all the important features of CrazyTalk Animator 2. All our video tutorials can be found HERE. The Demo Reels are created using a variety of tools, including video editors, but the content shown is from CTA2. Our video tutorials on the other hand are normally made entirely within CTA2. Regarding vector image output, I will certainly pass on your request to the CrazyTalk Animator team for consideration. Hopefully this is something that can be incorporated in future upgrades. Thank you for your feedback. Peter Forum Administrator www.reallusion.com
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stevew	stevew Posted 11 Years Ago
Distinguished Member Group: Forum Members Last Active: Last Year Posts: 245, Visits: 1.2K	I second this option. It is very easy to pose you character (ie so you don't need to be able to draw them) You then can pull them into a vector based program and quickly edit ( fill - line thickness etc etc). Cheers SteveW
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