Grand Release: iClone 8.5 - SIM Builder with Prop Interaction & Smart Accessory


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By Bridgette (RL) - Last Month
Digital Twin and Crowd Simulation with Smart Environment Interaction 



The automation of animated crowds has been widely used in the movie and entertainment industries. As the demand for digital twin, machine learning, and AI training grows, a new industrial revolution is emerging, particularly in areas like autonomous driving, smart surveillance, factory automation, and intelligent consumer devices. 
These fields require cameras not only to see but also to understand the world around them, especially in recognizing human behaviors. To achieve this, there is a growing need for applications that can generate realistic scenarios for camera training purposes, taking into account various angles, lighting conditions, and occlusions. This development is bringing the automation of 3D crowds to a new stage, with a higher level of interaction and realism.

As a leader in 3D character animation, Reallusion has combined its expertise in character generation and automated animation, transforming iClone into a simulation platform. With the latest release of iClone 8.5, users can rapidly build live environments, from crowd simulation to world interaction, with the ability to automatically load and manipulate accessories.


iClone 8.5 New Release

iClone 8.5 introduces two key innovations: World Interaction and the Smart Accessory system. Building on core features like Motion Director and Crowd Sim, these enhancements empower the creation of dynamic environments. In these interactive spaces, 3D characters can explore, operate props, and seamlessly load and manipulate accessories through interactive triggers or motion files.

PROP INTERACTION   >> Click to see the features

MD Props present advanced features designed to complement iClone Crowd SIM, marking a significant leap forward in ways that 3D actors interact with their virtual environments. Learn More

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SMART ACCESSORY >> Click to see the features

Smart Accessory is a cutting-edge system that dramatically streamlines the process of editing motions and integrating accessories in animation projects. Learn More 

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MD Prop Expansion Packs: Indoor & Outdoor Interaction

The indoor and outdoor expansion packs provide numerous ways to showcase the versatility of MD Props. Each prop includes both male and female animation sets, offering unique gender-specific performances. Easily swap the MD Prop placeholders with your custom models or adjust the animations to fit different interactive scenarios.

STAYING AT HOME   >> Click to see the features

The Staying At Home MD Prop pack infuses home settings with cozy, domestic charm, offering 14 interactive props and hundreds of home-inspired animations for male and female characters. Whether it's lounging on the sofa, watching TV, leafing through a book, flipping light switches, enjoying a meal, or fitting in a home workout, this pack brings the nuances of everyday life to your scenes. Learn More 

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DOWN THE STREET    >> Click to see the features

With 10 masterfully crafted MD Props, street-side interactions can be automated to achieve natural performances every time. Hundreds of trigger animations allow characters to sit, lean against walls or fences, or rest in chairs. Common actions, such as using a vending machine, ordering drinks, smoking, and gathering for street performances, are also seamlessly integrated for realistic behavior.  Learn More

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The iClone 8.5 Grand Release is aFree Update for all iClone 8 owners.  New users can download the free trial to experience advanced virtual simulation with intuitive character controls, motion editing, and Smart Accessories.

iClone 8.5 Release Special 

1. The iClone 8 Crowd SIM Core Bundle is 50% off for September only! Alternatively, take advantage of the 40% off welcome offer on iClone 8 for an unbeatable deal. All items come with perpetual licenses — that is one-time payment with no hidden subscription fees.

2. Enhance your iClone 8.5 journey with MD Prop - Street & Home 4-in-1 Combo. This massive content pack includes Down the Street, Staying at Home, and Indoor & Outdoor Prop Collections. Normally $358, it’s now 50% off — just $179 through September! Don’t miss out on this early bird offer to bring your 3D worlds to life! 


iClone 8.5 Feature Pages:

MD Props Content Packs:

How to:
iClone 8.5 Tutorials: MD Prop,   Smart Accessory

More Information:

<Additional Information> Performance Enhancement

Timeline Performance Enhancement (Tested at 7200 keys per frame):

- After playing an animation and then pausing, version 8.4 takes 46s, while version 8.5 takes 0s.
- Selecting 100 keys and performing a copy operation takes 47s in version 8.4, and only 2s in version 8.5.
- Selecting 100 keys and performing a cut operation takes 218s in version 8.4, compared to 2s in version 8.5.
- Selecting 100 keys and performing a paste operation takes 370s in version 8.4, while it only takes 67s in version 8.5.
- Selecting 100 keys and performing a delete operation takes 162s in version 8.4, and 0s in version 8.5.
- Selecting 50 keys and performing a scale operation takes 52s in version 8.4, but only 9s in version 8.5.
- Selecting 30 keys and performing a move operation takes 49s in version 8.4, and only 3s in version 8.5.

Curve Editor Performance Enhancement (Tested at 7200 keys per frame):

- Typing each character in the Search field takes 4s in version 8.4, while it takes 0s in version 8.5.
- Removing each character in the Search Bone field takes 8s in version 8.4, and 0s in version 8.5.
- Switching from Track View to List View takes 17s in version 8.4, while it takes 0s in version 8.5.
- Switching from List View to Track View takes 40s in version 8.4, but 0s in version 8.5.
- Each tangent edit on a curve takes 10s in version 8.4, but 0s in version 8.5.
- Navigation in version 8.4 feels sluggish, while in version 8.5, there is almost no delay.
By bennydee - Last Month
THIS update of iclone 8 cant allow nvidia omniverse work it saying omniverse is not compactable with this version of iclone
By wires - Last Month
Another very impressive update with loads of improvements. CoolSmooooth
By bennydee - Last Month
https://forum.reallusion.com/uploads/images/acad886b-a44d-4e04-9d9e-1ed7.png  please we need update for ic8 connetors  urgent .
By bennydee - Last Month
bennydee (9/5/2024)
https://forum.reallusion.com/uploads/images/acad886b-a44d-4e04-9d9e-1ed7.png  please we need update for ic8 connetors  urgent .


By luke (RL) - Last Month
bennydee (9/5/2024)
bennydee (9/5/2024)
https://forum.reallusion.com/uploads/images/acad886b-a44d-4e04-9d9e-1ed7.png  please we need update for ic8 connetors  urgent .




Hi, bennydee
Just wait for NV to update the version in the OV launcher; it should be soon.
By bennydee - Last Month
actually its the connetor created by reallusion that needs to be updated.
By bennydee - Last Month
actually its the connetor created by reallusion that needs to be updated.
By bennydee - Last Month
actually its the connetor created by reallusion that needs to be updated.
By bennydee - Last Month
actually its the connetor created by reallusion that needs to be updated.
By bennydee - Last Month
actually its the connetor created by reallusion that needs to be updated.
By st180492 - Last Month
In my Reallusion Hub, it still shows iClone version 8.42 and doesn't indicate any update. Please help
By st180492 - Last Month
In my Reallusion Hub, it still shows iClone version 8.42 and doesn't indicate any update. Please help
By luke (RL) - Last Month
It is created by us, but we need to wait for NV to upload it to their launcher, so please wait.
bennydee (9/5/2024)
actually its the connetor created by reallusion that needs to be updated.


By mtakerkart - Last Month
Fixed
  • After applying the .ipkfx file and adjusting the Exposure Bloom value in the PopcornFX panel, there is no effect. Feedback Tracker


  • OUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII !!!!!!!!

    Thank Reallusion Team !!
    By CrimsonSpecter - Last Month
    st180492 (9/5/2024)
    In my Reallusion Hub, it still shows iClone version 8.42 and doesn't indicate any update. Please help

    The latest Reallusion Hub is missing the version number.
    However, you can check the 'Release Notes' icon in the 'Update' section, which reflects the latest version of IC 8.5.
    By CrimsonSpecter - Last Month
    st180492 (9/5/2024)
    In my Reallusion Hub, it still shows iClone version 8.42 and doesn't indicate any update. Please help

    The latest Reallusion Hub is missing the version number.
    However, you can check the 'Release Notes' icon in the 'Update' section, which reflects the latest version of IC 8.5.
    By bennydee - Last Month
    its unfair to release an update without updating other plugins I'm stranded i cant render out projects i created in prev. iclone to omniverse my projects have deadlines...so  i will just sit and wait till God knows when???? not professional and it puts users at risk of failing deadlines  with clients. why dont yall make sure all is ready and released same time?? whats the rush
    By K_Digital - Last Month
    EDIT:The below may be in the wrong forum, my concern goes to CC updates, not IC.

    Support can give you a link to a previous version, so you can revert back to 8,4 oder whatever.
    TBH: I still stick to 8.33. Characters are not compatible backwards from 8.4 on. I went through that
    other bugs broke importent things in an update, re-creating a newer char from scratch in an older version
    is a huge mess. RL should provide backward compatibilty to a certein degree because each update
    introduces new bugs which keeps devs from going on and may never be fixed.
    By bad_character - Last Month
    You don't have to click update right away. Sounds like your clients might appreciate if you hold off yourself next time rather than frantically clicking update on day one.
    By gordryd - Last Month
    @bad_character:  You are absolutely right.  I myself have not updated yet -- waiting to see if any more "features" (bugs) pop-up.  That being said, paying customers should not be beta-testing the software.  Everything should be in place and working correctly BEFORE release.  How would you like your next Windows update to produce a BSOD (Microsoft: "Oh, we have a fix for that -- you just have to re-install Windows on your PC.")?

    By Peter (RL) - Last Month
    bennydee (9/6/2024)
    its unfair to release an update without updating other plugins I'm stranded i cant render out projects i created in prev. iclone to omniverse my projects have deadlines...so  i will just sit and wait till God knows when???? not professional and it puts users at risk of failing deadlines  with clients. why dont yall make sure all is ready and released same time?? whats the rush


    We are still waiting on Nvidia to update at their end, but if you need the Connector urgently the temporary link below will allow you to start using it now. If you do download please unzip and then run "Install_IC_Connector.bat" to begin installation.

    UPDATE: The iClone 8 Connector is now available from Nvidia.
    By Farouce - Last Month
    My question is, how compatable is this with UE5 ?  What is the pipline for exporting to UE5 when using MD and the constraints in Iclone.. I do not see this working in live link or even Take recorder in UE5.
    Not bashing, I am a long time user and love CC4 and Iclone8, but for final results I need it all to work in UE.
    Thanks