Hello, I'm new to iClone. I bought the Character Animation Basic Bundle in the hopes of creating 3D animations using original characters, without having any real experience in modeling and rigging human characters.
The project I am working on is an action series centered around tokusatsu heroes (Japanese costumed heroes, like Kamen Rider and Super Sentai).
The problem is, I can't figure out how to achieve the style I want using CC3 with the Pipeline Extension; I can only see how to make realistic characters with realistic clothes, and not a very wide selection at that. So I'd like you to point me to the best resources that will help me make what I want. I am willing to buy something extra in the Reallusion store, since I've got a 40% coupon code to burn, but if I do make another purchase, I want to be absolutely sure that I'm going to get the thing(s) I really want.
The first thing I'd like to do is use the Character Creator to build characters to my liking. I'm going for a semi-stylized anime look, with roughly realistic body proportions but somewhat enlarged facial features and technicolor hair. Here's a few examples in the ballpark of what I'm going for:
As for costume design, I'll obviously need Sentai costumes; spandex bodysuits and ornate helmets, belts, boots, gloves, and armor (see above). The main villain will have similar costuming, plus various cybernetic enhancements and maybe a cloak or cape. Then there's also the paramilitary organization that backs up the heroes, who will need costumes of their own. I imagine they'll be similarly dressed to the crew of NERV.
And I think that covers just about everything I'm looking for. I hope you'll be able to point me toward the products and resources I need for my project. Thank you in advance.