Peter (RL) (12/30/2010)
The simple answer is no I'm afraid. Unless it is abasic item like a cape or cloak the clothing will not be able to conform to the avatar in iClone. To use the clothing you will need to have it attached to an avatar before you open it in 3DXchange4 and then export it as a non-human character.I think I understand that. Some comments if I may, some which i previously shared with you. Maybe someone here has an answer to my dilemma so if you don't mind, here goes:
I must admit to severe disappointment in what seems to be increasing limited use I can make of iClone. I love the software to be frank but for my use it has limited clothing and models. Oddly enough, I can live with the limited models issue because I've learned enough to sort of adapt existing models to my use. But the clothing, I spent a lot on DAZ and Poser as they had ALL the stuff I wanted both model and clothing wise. BUT BUT BUT unlike iClone's generally customer friendly software, DAZ and Poser for me didn't work as advertised (those darn Runtime folders are a mess). I spent almost 3 months trying to get the stuff to work including all the accessories and characters I bought that fit my needs. Before basically saying the heck with them and removed Poser from my HD. DAZ stayed because I could at least use it to some degree. I purchased 3dXchange and actually learned enough to import and modify characters and accessories and props. BUT am now discovering I can't use certain things like clothing and animating the models. To do that I'd have to fight DAZ more instead of using iClone's superior (I think so anyway) and easy to use motions to make characters do what I want.
Very frustrating for one who expected to buy the software and proceed to actually get work done instead of jump over and crawl under obstacles. By work done I mean as an instructor I'm not into some huge filming project. Just basic stuff that allows me to use animation to teach specific lessons. Mostly on historical figures and events. My projects range from 20 seconds to 2 minutes in length depending on the material being taught. So I'm sure you grasp what I mean when I say it's frustrating being so limited. I got 3DXchange because it seemed it was the answer to the character and clothing dilemma I faced. I'm finding out such is not the case. It seems like I buy one thing and to get something out of it, I have to buy something else. Kind of like buying a Porsche but not being able to drive it because you have the buy the tires separately. Then finding it came without gas in the tank. So you get gas but find you must buy the gas cap key in order to put gas in the tank, then you can't drive it at night because it came without bulbs for the headlights, and it goes on and on.
Why did I buy iClone? well, I had bought CrazyTalk 5 (then later CT 6 and now CTA) and found it very useful and I was able to get work done as opposed to being stymied, right away. I became aware of iClone 4 and figured it would extend my ability to do what I do with CT. And it can because it's a marvelous piece of software. I did get a few small projects done. I loved the results as did my students, family, and friends who saw it. So let me say I'm pretty much sold on iClone, especially after the mess with Poser and DAZ, I'm sold. But these limitations I face are beginning to make me seriously consider forgetting about animating as part of my teaching supplementary tools.
Suggestions? Yes, a few:
1. Make 3dXchange able to export models into iClone that can be immediately animated with iClone's iMotion. This may be a pipe dream considering the variation of model sources.
2. A bit less attention on T & A wiggling and jiggling gals and a bit more focus on models targeted to teachers and other groups not very interested in Jasmine jigglers and Wanda wigglers. Same with the focus on dance motions.
3. In addition to all the PR about what 3DXchange can do, provide an info link on what it can't do. For example, I just learned here it can't take clothing accessories and place them in iClone. I have a pair of pants I modified form DAZ, got the color just right in 3DXchange only to find it's all for naught.
4. One of the great things about Reallusion software is it is despite my gripes above, very user friendly. Apparently it was even more friendly in earlier versions until certain features were dropped. Would be nice if those features were brought back.
5. Give iClone the ability to use digital photos to modify iCloth internally. I watched the tutorial on doing this with Photoshop over and over but never got it to work right. Problem was not being able to achieve the handles that allow you to overlay the iCloth. I'm sure I was doing something wrong but haven't figured it out, plus I've given up after many hours with it. maybe let iClone use a magic wand type tool to select upper and lower segments to apply to iCloth, fast and simple for marginal users like myself. just an idea.
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