Reallusion, Inc., the experts in 3D animation and facial imaging technology have announced the third edition of their iClone software, iClone 3.0.

This amazing series of software brings together the interactive control of videogames with sophisticated filmmaking tools to create an extraordinary piece of software table to produce 3D animation quickly and cheapily. It is therefore no surprise it’s quickly become indispensable to seasoned pros, educational institutions and filmmakers.

“Using a major application for pre-visualization is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. The answer to this problem is software like iClone; these real-time engines are based on the same graphics technology familiar to game players.” Commented Alan Marques, Instructor, London Film Academy and Member, Visual Effects Society (Credits include “GoldenEye”/Werner Herzog’s “Invincible”)

So what has iClone 3.0 brought to the mix? Well this version sets a whole new standard for dynamic directing in real-time filmmaking with the dual-engine environment allowing Directing and Editing to become too seperate features.

The Editing mode allows you to set the stage, record voices, add scenery and control motion. The Direction mode allows you to bring then bring them to life and create some very impressive 3D animation.

This really is an extraordinary piece of software which I hope lives up the hype and I’ll be able to tell you if it does when I get a copy when iClone 3.0 hits the shelves in September when it will be available direct from Reallusion, PC World or Amazon.

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