Cartoon Animator 5 is Coming Soon - Watch Sneak Peek Video 1 Now

Cartoon Animator 5 is Coming Soon - Watch Sneak Peek Video 1 Now

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By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

Cartoon Animator 5 Sneak Peek - Cartoon Dynamics and Vector Animation for Everyone!

Dear Cartoon Animator users,

After a long wait, Cartoon Animator 5 is coming soon!

In this new major release, the complete groundwork of 2D animation production is fulfilled and Cartoon Animator's unique techniques have evolved to powerful new levels.

Major new features such as:

Secondary animation can be automatically created with simple keys, squash-and-stretch can be deformed freely, vector graphics are supported for uncompromising resolution no matter how you zoom the camera.

Please check the Cartoon Animator 5 WIP webpage for a sneak peek at what’s inside CTA5, and get more information about the free-upgrade offer, feature comparison, and FAQs.

https://forum.reallusion.com/uploads/images/24cdcc3d-13e1-4dba-922c-b5da.png

By Deborah Hearne - 3 Years Ago

Thank you Peter for this video. 😍

By eyeweaver - 3 Years Ago

Any idea about the release date?

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

eyeweaver (9/1/2022)

Any idea about the release date?

The planned release date is November 2022 but of course this is subject to change as development is still ongoing.

By toonmanbill - 3 Years Ago

It looks like BAD things are coming for MAC users. Reallusion will no longer support the MAC version starting from CA5.

After all the money I have invested in the pipeline version, content, plug-ins, etc, this really hurts, not only my pocket, but also all the time invested in learning the program.

Besides having to use a windows emulator, what other paths are available to MAC users?

Do we have to buy everything for Windows “all over again” to be able to continue with future upgrades?

see discussion here
https://forum.reallusion.com/523086/Cartoon-Animator-5-bad-news-for-MAC-users

By vepop - 3 Years Ago

Hi Peter,
I had made up my mind that CA4 will be my last program from Reallusion.
Then, I see many great things in CA5.
They made me change my mind.

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

toonmanbill (9/3/2022)

Do we have to buy everything for Windows “all over again” to be able to continue with future upgrades?

If you already have CTA4 for Mac then you will be able to upgrade to the Windows version of CTA5. The upgrade price will be the same for CTA4 Windows and Mac users.

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

vepop (9/4/2022)

Hi Peter,
I had made up my mind that CA4 will be my last program from Reallusion.
Then, I see many great things in CA5.
They made me change my mind.

That's great to hear. We wouldn't want to lose you from the community Vepop. :)

By toonmanbill - 3 Years Ago

Peter (RL) (9/4/2022)

toonmanbill (9/3/2022)

Do we have to buy everything for Windows “all over again” to be able to continue with future upgrades?

If you already have CTA4 for Mac then you will be able to upgrade to the Windows version of CTA5. The upgrade price will be the same for CTA4 Windows and Mac users.

Hi Peter, how about plug-ins and other products I use with CA4 for Mac, will I be able to use them in the windows version?

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

toonmanbill (9/5/2022)

Hi Peter, how about plug-ins and other products I use with CA4 for Mac, will I be able to use them in the windows version?

All existing Plug-in Mocap Profiles for CTA4 will be upgraded to CTA5 versions for FREE. You will be able to redeem these once CTA5 launches.

I'm not sure what the "other products" you use are. Please explain more about these.

By toonmanbill - 3 Years Ago

Peter (RL) (9/5/2022)

toonmanbill (9/5/2022)

Hi Peter, how about plug-ins and other products I use with CA4 for Mac, will I be able to use them in the windows version?

By other products, I was thinking of extra purchases and content. Also projects I have already created. But I imaging they should work since all the files are cartoon animator format.

By e1_scheer - 3 Years Ago

The sexy new features are nice but what I'm looking for is real production improvements like :
- curve editor
- in editor keyframe handles and interpolation control
- onion skinning to see before and after frames
- 3D view / motion trail feature for all actor bones, not just for the transform node
- possibility to scroll inside the timeline without the actual time marker moving (duh!)

There's more features I would like to see added, but I'll wait to see what's in the next sneak peek

Iwan

By uvz - 3 Years Ago

Dear Team Reallusion,

Like iClone Roadmap was brought up could you Please bring in a CTA5 Roadmap too.

Thanks and Regards

By toonmanbill - 3 Years Ago

e1_scheer (9/9/2022)

A way to search for characters and assets is a real need. It’s hard to find things when you have a lot of stuff created and things purchased from the content and marketplace.

By cinema.do - 3 Years Ago

Hello everyone. Tell me, if I now upgrade to receive CTA 5 as a gift. Will I have the opportunity, as now, to be able to install the program on two devices? (PS and laptop) Or will there be a license for one device as a gift, and is it better to wait until the official release?

By animagic - 3 Years Ago

cinema.do (9/11/2022)

Peter (RL) will be able to tell you for certain, but I received another RL software is a gift because I bought enough content, and it was a normal license that I could install on two systems.

By cinema.do - 3 Years Ago

Thank you very much! Now I am happy and calm!

By yepkoo - 3 Years Ago

Will plugins be upgraded for free when we purchase content to qualify for CA5 for free?
On the detail page, the article about free plugin upgrade is written only under the "Buy Tool" option.

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

toonmanbill (9/6/2022)

Peter (RL) (9/5/2022)

toonmanbill (9/5/2022)

Hi Peter, how about plug-ins and other products I use with CA4 for Mac, will I be able to use them in the windows version?

By other products, I was thinking of extra purchases and content. Also projects I have already created. But I imaging they should work since all the files are cartoon animator format.

Thanks for explaining more. All the content you have purchased for CTA4 can still be used in CTA5. Likewise, your CTA4 projects should open fine in CTA5.

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

yepkoo (9/12/2022)

Will plugins be upgraded for free when we purchase content to qualify for CA5 for free?
On the detail page, the article about free plugin upgrade is written only under the "Buy Tool" option.

There are not really any paid plug-ins to upgraded.

Motion Live 2D will be built into CTA5 like we did with iClone 8. However, any profiles you have purchased such as Live Face will be updated to the CTA5 version for FREE.

By yepkoo - 3 Years Ago

Thanks Peter.
Yes, I meant Motion Live 2D and the Face3D Profile plugins I purchased.
Since we have until October 31st, this time will be enough to upgrade.

By Arkibus - 3 Years Ago

Is there going to be any changes to the timeline? I would like the key frame markers to be a bit bigger.

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Hi, I have some questions about the new version:

Is it true that Motion live 2d will be a part of Cartoon Animator 5. So will I be able to use it without extra paying for it?

Will there be a way to use Mixamo animations without having to buy iClone just for conversion?

Thanks,
Hartmut

By e1_scheer - 3 Years Ago

I just checked the full list of CTA5 changes and it doesn't look like any of the features I would like most are included.
Hmmm, think I'l stick with CTA4 and Blender for now !

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

Scrooge (9/23/2022)

Hi Hartmut

The Motion LIVE 2D plug-in will be built into CTA5 so will no longer require separate purchase. However, you will still need to purchase mocap profiles for the hardware you plan to use (iPhone Live Face, Rokoko etc.). Any mocap profiles you have already purchased for CTA4 will get a FREE upgrade to the CTA5 version.

Regarding importing animations without iClone, this has not been confirmed yet. However, you will be able to use motion files from our own ActorCore library.

By brucez_060574 - 3 Years Ago

will cartoon animator 5 have the ability to animate 2d in real time?

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

brucez_060574 (10/5/2022)

will cartoon animator 5 have the ability to animate 2d in real time?

Unless you mean something different it already does. :ermm:

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Hi Peter,
you wrote:
"Regarding importing animations without iClone, this has not been confirmed yet. However, you will be able to use motion files from our own ActorCore library."

Will the ActorCore animations be available for Cartoon Animator without needing iClone? So will they be available for use in CTA right after download?

Kind regards,
Hartmut

By brucez_060574 - 3 Years Ago

i basically animate with free bones in 2d editor....that is keyfram by key frame with me manually changing movements. I would like the ability to animate in realtime the way i can with a head clone...or in my crazttalk

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

Scrooge (10/6/2022)

Hi Peter,

Will the ActorCore animations be available for Cartoon Animator without needing iClone? So will they be available for use in CTA right after download?

Kind regards,
Hartmut

Hi Harmut

ActorCore motions and many other motion packs can already be used in Cartoon Animator 4 without iClone.

To use purchased ActorCore motions with CTA4 you just go to your Content Inventory below, click the Install.RLD link for the motions you want, and then choose CTA4 as the destination.

https://marketplace.reallusion.com/inventory-list

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

brucez_060574 (10/6/2022)

Hi...

Thanks for explaining more.

Cartoon Animator 4 already has Face Puppet the same as iClone and CrazyTalk so you can record facial animation in realtime. This will be the same in CTA5. In addition, you can also record facial animation in realtime using facial mocap. You can do this using just a webcam with Face3D or with an iPhone using Live Face.

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Thank you Peter, that’s good news. :-)

By brucez_060574 - 3 Years Ago

thank you Peter...i have used the facial feature already....i was refering to the body...if i could record body movement in real time...i know it is possible with the suit but that is out of my range. The new spring effect looks great though....

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

ActorCore motions and many other motion packs can already be used in Cartoon Animator 4 without iClone.
To use purchased ActorCore motions with CTA4 you just go to your Content Inventory below, click the Install.RLD link for the motions you want, and then choose CTA4 as the destination.
https://marketplace.reallusion.com/inventory-list

Hi Peter,
following your advice I tested two ActorCore motions inside Cartoon Animator 4. I downloaded and installed them via the inventory list.
Unfortunately both motions do NOT work with Cartoon Animator. I tested all options of the 3D Motion importer with standard G3 360 figures of CTA4.
Parts of the bodies were chaotically contorted and there was no chance to fix it.

Could it be because you need iClone after all?

Kind regards
Hartmut

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By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Hi Peter,
I have to correct myself. With further testing of the 3D Motion Importer in CTA4 I managed quite good looking results.
Not perfect but usable. :-)

Kind regards
Hartmut

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

Scrooge (10/11/2022)

Hi Peter,
I have to correct myself. With further testing of the 3D Motion Importer in CTA4 I managed quite good looking results.
Not perfect but usable. :-)

Kind regards
Hartmut

That's great to hear. Thanks for letting us know. :)

By Deborah Hearne - 3 Years Ago

How much longer until the 2nd sneak peek video is released?

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

Deborah Hearne (10/11/2022)

How much longer until the 2nd sneak peek video is released?

There will be a lot of new information about CTA5 coming soon in the lead up to the release. Once available it will be posted here on the forum.

By pgibouin - 3 Years Ago

There is a spectacular price difference with iClone 8. Can you confirm the upgrade price from CA4 is just $99 ?

2D animations are much more popular on social networks like YouTube or TickTok than 3D. CA5 become a much more interesting software to produce top animated popular content than iClone.

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

pgibouin
But the technical challenge of developing 3D software is much bigger. That explains the higher price to me.

By animagic - 3 Years Ago

pgibouin (10/16/2022)

I think 2D and 3D animations each have their place and there is good and bad among both. It's not either or.

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Hi Peter,

I have a question about CTA5:
A new feature of CTA5 is „changeable colors and styles“. You can see those properties being changed inside of CTA5. But this feature is mentioned in the context of vector animation.
Is this feature only available for self-created vector characters?
Or is it also available for the Reallusion standard characters and Campus Heroes etc?

Kind regards,
Hartmut

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

Scrooge (10/18/2022)

Hi Harmut

In CTA5 there will be two-character creation workflows. One for SVG (Vector) and the existing PSD workflow. Only SVG characters will support color grouping and color adjustment.

However, existing embedded characters like Martha, Philipp, Red and Roger will be updated to be SVG compatible along with the new CTA5 exclusive characters. You will also be able to update any custom characters you have to be SVG compatible if you have a SVG editor (Illustrator etc.). We will also look at updating some existing content packs to make them compatible with the new features of CTA5.

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Hi Peter,

thank you for your reply.

I intended to get the free CTA5 upgrade by ordering various content from the Reallusion store. I thought about Campus Heroes but according to your reply they will not be made compatible with CTA5 when it arrives. So it is not a good idea to order them now, right?

How about the new CTA exclusive characters? Can you tell me more about them?

Kind regards
Hartmut

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Instead of
„the new CTA exclusive characters“
I wanted to write
„the new CTA5 exclusive characters“

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Hi Peter,

could you please tell me more about the upcoming vector based characters?

Kind regards
Hartmut

By Peter (RL) - 3 Years Ago

Scrooge (10/25/2022)

Hi Peter,

could you please tell me more about the upcoming vector based characters?

Kind regards
Hartmut

As we have done in previous major version upgrades there will be some new default CTA5 exclusive characters. For example, in CTA4 we had the new characters like Martha, Philipp, Red and Roger. CTA5 will see some new characters including Ariel and Johnny. These new SVG based characters come with a color template which show off the new easy to use Color Group Editor and Color Adjustment tools.

Johnny can be seen in the Vector Animation section of the Sneak Peek video below. :)

https://youtu.be/tMgnTQGKEQE?t=165

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Hi Peter,

that looks great. 😊

Will the new vector based characters have a more flexible animation technology? For example when a CTA4 pixel-based character rotates the head, the nose sprite switches to the side view on a certain axis.
Will the vector based characters instead keep the same nose and just deform it in real-time according to the angle of rotation?

Kind regards
Hartmut

By Scrooge - 3 Years Ago

Sorry for adding an additional question ;-)

Will the vector based workflow with e.g. Affinity Designer be easier than the PSD workflow?

Kind regards
Hartmut

By brucez_060574 - 3 Years Ago

are we on schedule for November?

By Sunglass - 3 Years Ago

Well, well need to learn another program, illustrator here i come

By toonmanbill - 3 Years Ago

Sunglass (10/26/2022)

Well, well need to learn another program, illustrator here i come

Affinity Designer is a great vector app to learn. Very powerful!!!

By animagic - 3 Years Ago

Will older content like this weeks Weekly Special be compatible with CTA 5? Or any older content for that matter?

https://www.reallusion.com/ContentStore/CTA/Pack/G3AnimatedProps-WorkTools/default.html

By toystorylab - 3 Years Ago

animagic (10/27/2022)

I'm pretty sure this (and all older content) will work in CTA5... But don't quote me on that :crazy:

By animagic - 3 Years Ago

toystorylab (10/27/2022)

animagic (10/27/2022)

I'm pretty sure this (and all older content) will work in CTA5... But don't quote me on that :crazy:

Thanks. I'm getting CTA5 because I bought extra IC/CC content and having done mainly 3D animation this will be a new (mis)adventure.

By toystorylab - 3 Years Ago

animagic (10/27/2022)

Thanks. I'm getting CTA5 because I bought extra IC/CC content and having done mainly 3D animation this will be a new (mis)adventure.

Your adventure will be successful and full of joy. Sure, it's different as it is "only" 2D but I like to work with it and several things are familiar to IC...

By pgibouin - 3 Years Ago

Hi,

Will it be possible to use iClone7 3D motions with / inside Carton Animator 5 ? Or is iClone8 required for that ? ( 2D motion Link )

Thanks,

Pierre

By pgibouin - 3 Years Ago

Is Cartoon Animator 5 release imminent , maybe tomorrow, as the promo of content is over this evening ?

it has been the same release planning for iClone 8 last year.

By Jason (RL) - 3 Years Ago

pgibouin (10/29/2022)

Hi,

Will it be possible to use iClone7 3D motions with / inside Carton Animator 5 ? Or is iClone8 required for that ? ( 2D motion Link )

Thanks,

Pierre

Hi Pierre,

CTA5 supports any "rlMotion" file, so if you output an "rlMotion" file from IC7, then CTA5 will support it.

Jason.