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brothertcoleman
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brothertcoleman
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Will there be the ability to record direct body movements rather than change body angle scroll timeline and repeat since G4 can’t use the motions we import like G2?
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Peter (RL)
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Peter (RL)
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morelia.frank (12/1/2018) No, not correct per the deal offered on the website ... If you already have CTA3, you have to purchase $299 worth of content between December 1 (tomorrow) and December 31 to automatically qualify for a free upgrade to Cartoon Animator 4.CTA3 Standard and Pro users you can purchase a qualifying CTA3 Pipeline Bundle and get a FREE copy of Cartoon Animator 4 Pipeline. You don't have to use the $299 content offer. That is just another option.
Peter Forum Administrator www.reallusion.com
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51fxdesigner (12/3/2018) RE: Cartoon Animator 4 (vs. CTA 3) - It is always amazing to me how software companies / developers will literally stand on their head to recruit NEW customers and virtually give away NEW product, but for those of us who have supported Reallusion for many MANY! years - we get crumbs.
While this may seem like "sour grapes" or software envy it really isn't, BUT it does leave one to ponder why is it those who have been the consumer backbone of companies like Reallusion with loyalty, promotion >> of product to both clients and artists alike, just to be in essence "taken for granted" for that support.
I have no issue with Reallusion placing a "price" on a worthy upgrade - but it should be evenly distributed across the board. For example, I have invested time and MONEY in supporting and touting the merits of Reallusion products. I have purchased their applications, their after market content, as well as to offer personal and professional examples of the product's potential and use, along with constructive commentary in an effort to "make an improved" specialty product (Reallusion software). I dare say, to the point of collectively spending considerably more (over time) than what the NEW customer has to spend to "qualify" for the free Animator update / product (vers. 4).
I felt slighted when Reallusion offered Motion (facial) capture albeit with a caveat >> in that it will only work with an iPhone - anyone with an Android product was left on an island. Now as improved as Reallusion products have evolved, "GIFTS" are being showered on all NEW comers, but the rest of the "community" is in essence, being told, "oh, I'm sorry - this promotion doesn't apply to you.
In reading some of the comments tonight - I think it is rather callous of Reallusion to MAKE someone who supposedly missed an artificial "start date" by a day or two have to jump through hoops to qualify for the Cartoon Animator 4 give-a-way. Internally, Reallusion knew what was coming and when the announcement was going to "drop". Just a little forethought would have minimized the confusion and alienation being felt by these NEW customers to the Reallusion product line.
AND one last thought - If Reallusion already has a firm price (and advertised) on the new version I am almost certain, they have a pretty good idea what the upgrade price model will be as well - even at this stage of development. Reallusion products are impressive and technically sound - however their "people skills" need some work. Just Sayin'...
Oh... Something else to consider - all of these so-called "features" as seen in the teaser preview video - can I assume then that while "technically" CTA 3 (pipeline) works, when compared to the new "Version 4", CTA 3 is at best, an out-dated and inferior product and what we thought (and promoted by Reallusion) as "cutting edge" technology, was in reality, just an interim solution - a stop gap measure, perhaps a "BETA" version; while the "kinks" were being worked out in this "Version 4 update". And how clever of Reallusion to give the core product a NEW name to justify the perception of a NEW product, versus one that has been "fixed" and void of major technical issues, as experienced by many loyal end-users.
I think you have misunderstood the offer. We have not forgotten existing CTA users at all. Existing users can either purchase $299 worth of content during December to get a FREE copy of Cartoon Animator 4, or simply upgrade for a special price when CTA4 is release next year. So to clarify, existing CTA users won't be expected to pay full price for CTA4.
Peter Forum Administrator www.reallusion.com
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Peter (RL)
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brothertcoleman (12/3/2018) Will there be the ability to record direct body movements rather than change body angle scroll timeline and repeat since G4 can’t use the motions we import like G2?Do you mean full body motion capture?
Peter Forum Administrator www.reallusion.com
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Peter (RL)
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ianmp (12/3/2018) Really looking forward to the new CTA4. Hopefully the developers will take the opportunity to introduce a 'dark mode' option for the UI, now becoming more common and particularly important with large hi-res screens where a light coloured UI can be very glaring. I don't think this is currently planned as an option but I will pass on your request.
Peter Forum Administrator www.reallusion.com
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Peter (RL) with the webcam and add on comeing well they work with both pro and pipline of cartoon animator 4
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lp_movies/tvs (12/3/2018) Peter (RL) with the webcam and add on comeing well they work with both pro and pipline of cartoon animator 4 This has not been confirmed yet but I will check and get back to you as soon as I know. Just to clarify, facial mocap using a webcam will not be available upon release and is scheduled for Q2 2019.
Peter Forum Administrator www.reallusion.com
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51fxdesigner
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Peter, I DO appreciate your reply. Thank you. I am NOT being argumentative, I was simply pointing out a perception that has been around for a number of years regarding Reallusion's efforts to recruit new customers. Obviously, Reallusion has the right to take whatever path they choose. I merely was pointing out a consumer's perspective each time there is a product announcement / launch. I am fully aware that (as has been Reallusion's practice) an UPGRADE price will be made available to existing product users. I assumed that with my initial response to Reallusion. I was simply voicing one consumer's opinion as it applied to how one might feel with these so-called promotions. In all likelihood, when Version 4 becomes available I WILL support the new product and purchase an upgrade. That really wasn't my point. I appreciate the strides and advances Reallusion has put forth, I really do - BUT I still feel Reallusion should be a bit more flexible with how they treat their client base. Again, I will reference the case of several users who posted their frustration with having to request a refund and RE-purchase the bundle in order to receive the product update at little or no cost. As an experienced e-commerce developer, this should NOT be required or made to place the responsibility on the consumer to make it right. Frankly, without these same individuals willing to put their faith (and dollar) in YOUR product - Reallusion would cease to exist. Again, I am merely offering a reasonable perspective, while respecting Reallusion's business model and opinion on this matter. Thanks again, Peter for your reply. FX Designer
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lp_movies/tvs (11/30/2018) Peter (RL) hi peter just order crazytalk 3 pipline and i got nemail just say about the not about the free things am getting or Free Upgrade to CTA4 in 2019. Also Enjoy Our Special Gifts ($79 value) During this Holiday Season! saying it in a email Did you purchase Crazytalk Animator 3 Pipeline on its own? You need to purchase or upgrade to one of the qualifying Crazytalk Animator 3 Pipeline bundles to get Cartoon Animator 4 Pipeline free plus the Holiday Season bonus. The qualifying packs are clearly marked like the one below.
Peter Forum Administrator www.reallusion.com
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51fxdesigner (12/3/2018) Peter,
I DO appreciate your reply. Thank you. I am NOT being argumentative, I was simply pointing out a perception that has been around for a number of years regarding Reallusion's efforts to recruit new customers. Obviously, Reallusion has the right to take whatever path they choose. I merely was pointing out a consumer's perspective each time there is a product announcement / launch.
I am fully aware that (as has been Reallusion's practice) an UPGRADE price will be made available to existing product users. I assumed that with my initial response to Reallusion. I was simply voicing one consumer's opinion as it applied to how one might feel with these so-called promotions.
In all likelihood, when Version 4 becomes available I WILL support the new product and purchase an upgrade. That really wasn't my point. I appreciate the strides and advances Reallusion has put forth, I really do - BUT I still feel Reallusion should be a bit more flexible with how they treat their client base. Again, I will reference the case of several users who posted their frustration with having to request a refund and RE-purchase the bundle in order to receive the product update at little or no cost. As an experienced e-commerce developer, this should NOT be required or made to place the responsibility on the consumer to make it right. Frankly, without these same individuals willing to put their faith (and dollar) in YOUR product - Reallusion would cease to exist.
Again, I am merely offering a reasonable perspective, while respecting Reallusion's business model and opinion on this matter. Thanks again, Peter for your reply.
FX DesignerThanks for explaining more. We do appreciate you taking the time to share your views. Just to clarify one point, the refund offer was for customers who purchased before the promotion started and so didn't qualify. We did this as a good will gesture so I don't really see how this is a bad thing.
Peter Forum Administrator www.reallusion.com
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