I was sent this video and I love it. I'm not sure if I can do it with iClone 4-5. I'm new to iClone, so I sure would appreciate some help. It would be so awesome if I could. Here's the video I'm referring to.

http://youtu.be/nGeKSiCQkPw

Thanks.

LifeStory Designer
PICTURE A MOMENT PRODUCTIONS
www.pictureamoment.com

I suppose with enough time and effort, a 3D compositing application and motion tracking you might be able to come up with something using IC as part of the overall pipeline, but truth be told, it is unlikely.

Hi kathy. Welcome to the Forum.  Great video I agree. I think it could be done in iC4-5 . . . . after a LOT of work and depending just how you would want to approach such a project . . . but I have to ask why would you want to use iClone for a similar video anyway? The clip works because it uses a real dog together with a good script. So why not just use a video editor? I cannot honestly see anything being gained by using iClone in this instance.

gizmo

Thanks Gizmo, don't you think he animated the dog's mouth? I thought he did. Looks like it. Maybe that's how the dog acts. If that's the case, then you're right. I was looking to use the facial animation of Crazy Talk 6 Pro on a video of an animal. Don't know if it can be done with video, only a picture. Thought maybe iClone would be the ticket.

I'm a LifeStory Designer and starting to develop life stories of pets from the pet's perspective. That's why I'm looking to do it. Thought it would be interesting to have my dog Mandie answer me when I'm talking to her. Thanks for your help. I really appreciate it.

LifeStory Designer
PICTURE A MOMENT PRODUCTIONS
www.pictureamoment.com

It looks to me as though he just dubbed a clever sound track to the dogs natural mouth movements and its not something Iclone is cut out to do ....



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I'm not at all convinced the dogs mouth is animated, although you have put a little doubt into my mind now. I would have thought that if the maker of the video had done so, he would also take the trouble to take out the poor background too. However, I really like the concept of what you are trying to achieve and Mandie talking to you. I also think that perhaps CrazyTalk is your best option. My mind set is: if you want to do it, experiment and innovate, there's always a way. (Backup on the the CT Forum). Cheers.

gizmo

Thanks for your help.

LifeStory Designer
PICTURE A MOMENT PRODUCTIONS
www.pictureamoment.com