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
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
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
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
The iClone 8.5 Grand Release is a Free 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
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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.
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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!
Resource Links:
Read the Release Notes for the Full Updates of iClone 8.5.
iClone 8.5 Feature Pages:
MD Props Content Packs:
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iClone 8.5 Tutorials: MD Prop, Smart Accessory
More Information:
Performance Enhancement
Timeline Performance Enhancement (Tested at 7200 keys per frame):
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After playing an animation and then pausing, version 8.4 takes 46s, while version 8.5 takes 0s.
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Selecting 100 keys and performing a copy operation takes 47s in version 8.4, and only 2s in version 8.5.
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Selecting 100 keys and performing a cut operation takes 218s in version 8.4, compared to 2s in version 8.5.
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Selecting 100 keys and performing a paste operation takes 370s in version 8.4, while it only takes 67s in version 8.5.
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Selecting 100 keys and performing a delete operation takes 162s in version 8.4, and 0s in version 8.5.
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Selecting 50 keys and performing a scale operation takes 52s in version 8.4, but only 9s in version 8.5.
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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):
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Typing each character in the Search field takes 4s in version 8.4, while it takes 0s in version 8.5.
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Removing each character in the Search Bone field takes 8s in version 8.4, and 0s in version 8.5.
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Switching from Track View to List View takes 17s in version 8.4, while it takes 0s in version 8.5.
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Switching from List View to Track View takes 40s in version 8.4, but 0s in version 8.5.
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Each tangent edit on a curve takes 10s in version 8.4, but 0s in version 8.5.
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Navigation in version 8.4 feels sluggish, while in version 8.5, there is almost no delay.
From the iClone Team