Updated on Aug 1st:
For anyone who is curious about the price and package information, CC3 Pre-order campaign just started today!
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>> Edition Comparison for "Character Creator 3 for iClone" and "Character Creator 3 Pipeline"

Updated on Aug 3rd:
CC3 Work-in-Progress 2 was online now.

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Hello Everyone!

Ever since the February release of the 2018 Roadmap, we have received a lot of your feedbacks, which were taken very seriously and with much appreciation.  And we look forward to additional feedbacks!

Work-In-Progress 1

In Work-In-Progress 1, we looked at how Character Creator 3 (CC3) represents Quality Production. 



Visit the Work In Progress 1 for full information.


Product Announcement & FAQ

The following information may be helpful to you. Feel free to reply to this forum post with additional inquiries.

1. Launch date of Character Creator 3: 2018 Q3
2. The official edition & plugin of Character Creator 3:
• Character Creator 3 Pipeline Edition (List Price: $199 USD)
• Character Creator 3 for iClone (CC3 for iClone is the add-on for iClone 7- not for sale)
• Iray Plugin (List Price: TBA)
3. If you are the iClone 7 users, you will get a free copy of CC3 for iClone when CC3 launches. What are the benefits you will get from CC3 for iClone?
• Quad Face Character Base for Optimal Results: New topology is 100% quad mesh, ready for subdivisioning and mesh editing. Enhanced mesh and enhanced high-res texture detail for hands and feet.
  *The mesh of CC3 character base is subject to change at the final release
• Advanced Mesh Editor: Ability to edit mesh in vertex, poly, element, or brush push & pull select mode.
• Partial Conforming: Ability to define sub-mesh elements (or selected vertices) as hard mesh items, such like buckles, ammo pouches, or armor plates.
• Post Production: Camera, atmosphere, pose and so on, can now be saved for further editing.
• Export: Export game-friendly characters with low-poly mesh and reduction in bone count.
• Compatible with 3DXchange 7: You can directly export OBJ or FBX format from CC3 for IC depending on which edition of 3DXchange 7 you own.
• Easy Upgrade: If you are looking for pipeline functions, you can choose to upgrade to CC3 Pipeline Edition without having to uninstall the application.
  *Updated the differences between CC3 Pipeline Edition and CC3 for IC HERE.
4. How does CC3 Pipeline Edition increase your productivity with its pipeline functions?
• Content Creation:
• GoZ: Sculpt and paint, round trip ZBrush editing via GoZ. Character auto-skinning that works regardless of differences in proportions.
• Auto-Skin Weighting for Clothes: Import OBJ mesh as Cloth Assets, and apply Skin Weight Transfer from cloth templates or custom imported skin mesh.
• Skin Weight Editing: Refine the auto-skinned cloth with a spectrum of weight editing tools.
• Character Retopology
• Export File Format: FBX, OBJ
• Level of Detail (LOD):
• Polygon Optimization: Reduce the polygon count while retaining its original shape and UV data to maintain its original look while gaining significant performance improvements.
• Remeshing: Merge all of the geometry and UV maps to ensure minimal draw call without sacrificing visual quality.
5. How does Iray work with CC3?
• Iray will be an independent plugin, which can be used for iClone 7, CC3, and CC3 for iClone.
  *Updated the hardware settings and integration details HERE.
6. How does CC3 handle the projects, characters and content assets created by CC2?
• All projects, characters, content assets will be compatible with CC3.
• There will be a conversion process when loading assets created with CC2.

Reallusion Team