iClone Tutorial

Hey, we are recently working on the video server transfer. We suggest you can visit the following websites to learn more about iClone if you can't load it smoothly. Traning Resource Home | CloneClips

iClone animated tutorials have been created to introduce you to the application, guide you through the creation process and provide you with a few tips along the way. Each tutorial focuses on a different portion of the authoring process and will help you towards 3D real-time filmmaking, animated storyboarding, and simulation training.
*You will be redirected to premium member page for download (after log-in) by clicking "download video"; and you can click "View Hints & Tips" to visit iClone forum.
Version:    Category:
Tutorial

Date:7/5/2010

iClone4 Tutorial - Live/Virtual Actor & Virtual Set

The difference between Motion Montage Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, is that Vol. 2 adds more than one hundred display tool props with great usability and specific looks. This pack is suitable for creatively displaying any merchandise.

   

Date:7/5/2010

iClone4 Tutorial - Highlight Your Ideas with Dynamic 3D

Simply apply the 3D model of the merchandise you wish to display, onto specially designed Motion Systems that deliver all kinds of movements and rotations, such as the ones seen in magnetic levitations and in many popular magic shows.

   

Date:6/23/2010

iClone4 - Facial Animation Pipeline With CrazyTalk6

CrazyTalk6 CTS (Talking Script) Import. Now iClone4 users can enjoy the power of CrazyTalk6 detail facial key editing. Quickly generate vivid facial animation and fine tune every head elements using CrazyTalk6 Facial Timeline Editor

   

Date:2/27/2010

iClone4 - iClone Characters

In this tutorial, you will learn about the various differences of all the characters found in iClone. You will also get a closer look at the similarities and differences of G3 Standard Characters and G-Evolver Standard Characters.

   

Date:2/26/2010

iClone4 Standard vs PRO Edition

iClone4 PRO delivers ultimate productivity with track editing and precise timing control of all dynamic movie elements - Actors, Props, Accessories, Lightings, Camera, Particle Effects, Materials, Image Layers, Video, Background, etc. The total Timeline panel and animation editing tracks are the major difference between iClone4 PRO and Standard editions.

   

Date:2/21/2010

iClone4 - CloneBone & Creature Base

This tutorial will demonstrate how to assemble entirely new characters and creatures using Clonebones or Creature Bases. You will learn how to use any prop, either 3D block or with a user designed prop brought into iClone4 via 3DXchange, to attach those props as accessories to construct humanoids, mechanical robots or beasts.

   

Date:2/11/2010

iClone4 - 2D Image to 3D Head

This tutorial will demonstrate how to take a simple everyday 2D image of someone's portrait, use iClone4 and turn that 2D image into a 3D head. You will learn tips for how to adjust the eyes, teeth, hair lines and other blending technique to perfect your 3D head.

   

Date:1/15/2010

iClone4 - Terrain & Collision

In this tutorial, you will learn how actors or vehicles can walk or drive on terrain. Add any prop as part of the terrain and turn on collision to block actors or vehicles from passing through.

   

Date:1/7/2010

iClone4 - Lens & DOF

This tutorial will demonstrate how Lens and Lens effects can help create drama and other emotional effects found in most movies. You will also learn about Depth of Field (DOF) and how that can also create emotional effects for your projects.

   

Date:12/20/2009

iClone4 & popVideo - From Green Screen Footage to popVideo

In this tutorial, you will learn how to take your Green Screen Footage, and using Adobe Premier- create and fine tune both your video sequence and mask sequence videos. Later, you can add those two video sequences into popVideo Converter to create a transparent background video that can be used in iClone4.

   

Date:12/14/2009

iClone4 - Virtual Studio

This video will demonstrate how simple it is to quickly put together and fine tune a production for Video FX. Also, this tutorial is full of tips for customizing both textures and video textures to create the ideal 3D Virtual Set!

   

Date:12/13/2009

iClone4 - Motion Montage

This video will demonstrate how simple it is to quickly put together and fine tune a production with 3D Video FX Motion Montage, which will demonstrate how iClone is a powerful tool to create stunning scenes to enhance any video production houses projects.

   

Date:12/12/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Particle System

In this tutorial, you will learn the basics about Particle Effects. You will learn how to use a particles gizmo to position the particle as well as attach the particle to props. Plus, you will learn how to turn on or off your particle effect to create the perfect timing for the effects.

   

Date:12/5/2009

iClone4 - Path Interactivity

In this tutorial, you will learn the advanced features of Path and Interactivity of objects, such as cameras, particle effects, characters and props interacting with those paths.You will also learn how to create path animation and how to fine tune the speed of animations using path.

   

Date:11/30/2009

iClone4 - HDR & IBL Part1

In this tutorial, you will further learn more about Image Based Lighting (IBL), and how this type of lighting can create amazing scenes with just a few adjustments. You will also learn how to create a sky map based on the IBL map to create the perfect environmental lighting.

   

Date:11/30/2009

iClone4 - HDR & IBL Part2

In this tutorial, you will learn what High Dynamic Range (HDR) is, and how this type of atmosphere effect can enhance the look and feel of the overall visual quality of your project. You will also learn how to create HDR effects and how to fine tune the settings. You will also learn how to create glaring effects and about using Tone Maps to create realistic lighting for your projects.

   

Date:11/28/2009

iClone4 - IBL Intro

In this tutorial, you will learn what Image Based Lighting (IBL) is, and how this type of lighting can create environmental lighting effects on props. You will also learn the concepts of how IBL is created and a few tips to enhance your projects production and visual quality.

   

Date:11/25/2009

iClone4 - Customize Animated Light

In this tutorial, you will learn the advanced features of Light such as changing the colors of light, the brightness of light and parameters to create animated light. Using Key Frame animation for both transform and parameters, you can create any form of light your projects require.

   

Date:10/8/2009

iClone4 - Facial Animation 1

In this tutorial, you will learn about lip sync and how to create or import scripts into iClone4 to create spoken dialogues for your projects.

   

Date:10/8/2009

iClone4 - Facial Animation 2

In this tutorial, you will learn how to use puppeteering animation to create facial animation in real-time as well as layering animation to create complex facial expressions.

   

Date:10/8/2009

iClone4 - Facial Animation 3

In this tutorial, you will learn how to fine tune facial expressions with Key Editor and Facial bones to create animated facial features, like with Carlo Collodis Pinocchio.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Casting & Actor Style

In this tutorial, you will learn the basics for how to design a new character using existing character templates. Learn the basics for facial deformation, accessories, clothing, body shape and facial features.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Camera System

In this tutorial, you will be introduced to the camera system of iClone4. Learn how to add multiple cameras into your scene as well as camera switch (cut), look-at, link and basic camera animation.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Shadows

In this tutorial, you will be introduced to the three different shadow types and the rudimentary skills necessary to create ideal shadows based on your project's designs.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Props & Environment

In this tutorial, you will learn how to construct a 3D scene and environment with trees, grass, sky, terrains and props as well as the basics for texturing props and 3D blocks.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Motion Editing

In this tutorial, you will be introduced to the basics of animation and bone structure of biped characters as well as how to create basic keyframe animation using the timeline and motion editor.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Lighting System

In this tutorial, you will be introduced to the lighting system for the four major light systems in iClone4- Ambient, Directional, Spotlight and Point Light and a few tricks to have successful lighting.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Drag & Drop

In this tutorial, you will learn how to easily build scenes with external files on your hard drive.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Production Environment

In this tutorial, you will be introduced to the layout and user-interface of iClone4 as well as learn the basics of 3D environment navigation and design tools.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Path Animations

In this tutorial, you will learn how to construct and use a simple path to create a path for a character to animate walking along as well as learn basic editing skills for path designs.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Render & Output

In this tutorial, you will walk through the basic and most popular formats for export, and the steps necessary to share your creations with the world.

   

Date:10/5/2009

iClone4 - Intro to Timeline

In this tutorial, you will see the power and learn the basics for using the timeline to quickly control the action of your iClone projects.

   

Date:2/12/2009

Free Vehicle Animation

With Google 3D Warehouse and iClone, you can take any vehicle model and add typical distinctive animation.

   

Date:2/10/2009

Natural World Design

Create terrains with various gradients and then with iClone, add water, plant life and stones to create breath-taking scenery!

   

Date:2/10/2009

Interior Scene Design

With multi-channels for materials, you can take any plain interior design, and add realistic visual quality!

   

Date:12/9/2008

iClone3 Tutorial - AML Template

New AML templates and Dummy Objects for sitting and grabbing, eg. users can attach the sit dummy to any chair to make the character sit there, or attach an object to the grab dummy so the character can grab it.

   

Date:9/20/2008

iClone3 Tutorial - Render & Output

High speed rendering for fast footage production; flexible output for sharing or post-production (HD & DVD video, AVI, WMV, Flash, MPEG-4).

   

Date:9/10/2008

iClone3 Tutorial - Universal CloneBone

CloneBone is an universal iClone bone system which you can create custom characters by attaching parts to bones. This way, you can easily build a wide range of character designs such as a robot, a cartoon figure, and a helmeted fighter.

   

Date:9/5/2008

Multiple Characters Dialogue

In iClone3, every actor has its own set of Timeline tracks for motion, position, facial animation, hand gestures and more. Simply select actor and apply your script in speccific frame, and you can quickly create a quality conversation.

   

Date:9/5/2008

iClone3 Dialogue with CrazyTalk5

CrazyTalk5 CTS (Talking Script) Import. Now iClone3 users can enjoy the power of CrazyTalk5 Facial Puppeteering technology. Quickly generate vivid facial animation and fine tune every head elements using CrazyTalk5 Facial Timeline Editor.

   

Date:8/9/2008

iClone3 - Casting & Actor Style

G3 actors are lower polygon for better performance and higher quality with the use of texture shaping normal maps.

   

Date:8/9/2008

iClone3 - Play-to-Create Production Guide

Reallusion has reinvented moviemaking with an ideology: CREATE - PLAY - EDIT - SHARE, which allows you to play-to-create your movie.

   

Date:8/9/2008

iClone3 - Special Effects

Particle system special effects for fog, fire, smoke and more. Material effects for glow, reflection, bump, opacity, specular, normal and diffuse. Flying surface and sound FX can also help enrich your video.

   

Date:8/9/2008

iClone3 - Lighting System

Advanced real-time render technology for natural water. Point-light, Spotlight, and Directional light - all there for your use.

   

Date:8/9/2008

iClone3 - Camera System

Live camera recording using fly, walk and follow cameras with videogame-like hot-keys.

   

Date:8/9/2008

iClone3 - Props & Scenes

Water features ripple movement with reflection and refraction. New Landscape designer adds trees, flowers, plants and grass to any terrain.

   

Date:8/8/2008

iClone3 - Motion & Interactivity

Create your own unique movement behavior, automate the character personality, and invent your own interactive props (iProps) by editing and saving the DramaScripts.

   

Date:6/15/2008

Snow in July

iClone tutorial- Explains how opacity, blend mode, size and rotate can be used to get the perfect look and feel for your particles and special effects in iClone.

   

Date:6/12/2008

BBQ1

iClone tutorial- particles add special feel to your videos, but we want point and go the right direction! So in this tutorial, we explore how we can change the direction and emit volume and position to get our particles "just... right!"

   

Date:6/12/2008

BBQ2

iClone tutorial- This tutorial can show you the basics so that you can see how easy it is to make any particle any size; send your particles rocketing in any direction, and to set a time frame for your special effects!

   

Date:6/10/2008

Snow Hearts

iClone Tutorial- So you like snow? You like red hearts? Why not combine the two and make it snow red hearts... In this tutorial we will explore the basics of choosing particle templates, changing the texture (opacity) and the color of a particle. Feel free to try this lesson on any particle template in iClone... that's why those templates are there :)

   

Date:6/10/2008

The Force

iClone Tutorial- you, too, can control gravity and wind with a few simple clicks of your mouse! You want your particles to dive to the core of the planet or to be swept away in gentle breeze?! Here's how to do just that in iClone! Force and Gravity explained!!

   

Date:1/5/2008

3DXchange2 - Refine SKP Models

Using Google SKETCHUPs large library of models to choose from, iClone 3DXchange now has the option to access and download any asset you can find in the Google collection. You can now manipulate extra features in 3DXchange such as Opacity and Illumination making each model even more realistic before its inception into iClone.

   

Date:1/5/2008

3DXchange2 - Animate SKP Models

In this tutorial we will download an airplane model to convert to a prop in iClone Studio. New Path Helper objects will be added to animate the plane with motion clips and paths. Download helper

   

Date:11/9/2007

3D Animation with Realistic Scene

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a chromo key effect on a rendered avi output from iClone 2.5 and place it in MAGIX Movie Edit Pro over live footage.

   

Date:11/9/2007

Fashion Show in 3D Gallery

In this tutorial you will learn how to create and render multiple iClone scenes for importation into MAGIX Movie Edit Pro. Once in Movie Edit Pro you will learn how to use the 3D Gallery transitions to develop rich 3D movement in-between your iClone clips.

   

Date:10/31/2007

Overlaid Avatar - Chromo Keying Method

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a chromo key effect on a rendered avi output from iClone 2.5. This is a scenario that is easy to set up in iClone using a single avatar and a solid green 2D Background.

   

Date:10/31/2007

Quick Guide to Video Editing

In this tutorial you will learn how to use iClone and Movie Edit Pro to provide a quick and easy platform for Video Editing.

   

Date:10/30/2007

3DXchange Jeep Tutorial

This tutorial introduces how to export certain nodes of a model to transform a non-animated 4 wheel vehicle into an animated vehicle with spinning wheels.

   

Date:10/20/2007

3DXchange Basic Operation

3DXchange is a powerful converter that makes it easy for users to convert any 3DS or OBJ file. Using content created in applications such as 3DStudio Max, ZBrush, SketchUp, Maya, etc…users can convert and edit their models for import into iClone as props, accessories or even 3D scenes.

   

Date:10/9/2007

iClone 2.5 - Character "link to" Horse

In this tutorial you will learn how to animate a horse live prop using preset motion animation clips, how to link a rider to your horse and how to link a horse to a character so that the horse prop will retain the character animation in conjunction with the live prop motion clip.

   

Date:9/10/2007

iClone 2.5 - Character "link to" Prop

In iClone 2.5 characters can be linked to props via the Link To feature. Most assets inside of iClone 2.5 carry this new ability, allowing users to attach or link characters to other assets.

   

Date:9/10/2007

iClone 2.5 - Character "link to" Character

In iClone 2.5 characters can be linked to other characters to create interesting animation via the “Link To” feature. Most assets inside of iClone 2.5 carry this new ability, allowing users to attach or link two characters together or characters to props.

   

Date:9/5/2007

iClone 2.5 - Prop "link to" Prop

In this tutorial you will learn how to link a prop to other props using the Link To feature and the Link To Sub-Node menu. This introduces the “Parent – Child” relationship between iClone assets.

   

Date:8/24/2007

Avatar Joint Constraints

This tutorial will make users aware of avatar joint constraints and how best to correct them when they are exceeded. These limits can be observed by a “twist” in the mesh, or a “break” in the CloneCloth mesh layer.

   

Date:8/21/2007

Skin Texture - Tattoo & Make-up

This tutorial focuses on editing this skin diffuse layer in order to create virtual tattoos and make-up for both the heads and upper bodies of iClone avatars. Using digital images of both traditional and tribal tattoo designs, you will create sleeves and chest pieces along with custom facial textures.

   

Date:8/4/2007

DAZ to 3DXchange to iClone Tutorial

The iClone real-time production environment can be used along with other modeling tools like DAZ Studio to populate props, scenes and accessory libraries. DAZ is a free download and provides the tools to create people, animals, vehicles, buildings, props, and accessories plus much more.

   

Date:7/16/2007

Creating multiple skirt lengths and styles for CloneCloth Avatar

This being the rule allows users to create many different styles, cuts, lengths and so on. You can design as many different opacity styles as you like, giving you as many custom character outfits to apply to your avatar, even only when using a single G2 CloneCloth character.

   

Date:7/3/2007

iClone Lighting Features and Techniques

In this tutorial the focus is on the default lights, their attributes and how to access them. Custom Light animation and how to set key frames to create and save your own animated lights. And finally, how to simulate a cone light using a 3dBlock prop along with opacity and glow maps.

   

Date:6/28/2007

Assemble your G2 character with skin texture

This tip is aimed to teach you how to assemble your G2 characters with skin texture after purchasing a G2 Texture pack. Generally, you might get upper, lower, shoes or skin textures within the content pack. But the skin texture is little different as conducting upper/lower textures for your character.

   

Date:6/20/2007

iClone 3DXchange Overview

This overview tutorial will introduce users to the key features, user interface, tools, panels and options presented when using 3DXchange. Introduction to creating custom props and custom accessories is also covered in 20 easy to follow steps.

   

Date:5/18/2007

iClone 2.0 Timeline overview

The TIMELINE opens the door to the animation power of iClone’s 6 basic elements and more, including LIVE props for your scene that install with custom preset motion animation clips, and learning how particle effects can be attached to props and/or accessories to gain total control of environmental and atmospheric effects.

   

Date:3/15/2007

Creating & Cutting CloneCloth

CloneCloth is an exciting new gateway into virtual fashion design. Using an image editor, such as PhotoShop, Painter, Paint Shop Pro, etc, along with iClone 2.0, you can be a fashion designer and a 3D animator all at the same time.

   

Date:3/15/2007

Linking particles to characters and dummy objects

This is a powerful feature that can be used to quickly create awesome character and particle motion interaction. Using the particle modifier interface you can edit the default particle settings and link the emitter to your character and dummy object.

   

Date:3/15/2007

Creating custom particle helper - Comet

Using Particles in your scene greatly enhances the suspension of disbelief. In this tutorial, you will learn how to apply a prop with a specific path to simulate the movement of a comet. In addition, the particle of burning fire will be attached to the prop to rock the galaxy.

   

Date:2/15/2007

Custom Environment Particle Settings

In this tutorial we will apply a TORCH FIRE default particle to a default 3D block (Ball_001) and then edit its settings to create a very realistic Comet complete with a flaming, dissipating trail. When a prop is combined with a particle system and then saved, it becomes a PARTCLE PROP.

   

Date:1/18/2007

Machinima 101 Film Terms

A tutorial that teaches you various film terms. Terms including: 180 degree rule, pan shot, over the shoulder shot, medium close up shot, low-angle shot, dutch tilt, bookends, blocking and etc...

   

Date:1/8/2007

Custom Faces Using 2 Digital Photos

This allows users to create custom 360 facial textures using only two digital photos, making it possible to transform you, family or friends into real-time ready avatars in minutes.

   

Date:1/8/2007

Facial Deformation Made Easy

Using these tools, along with the same texture image in many different ways to create exciting new shapes and styles you can simply model a new character head anytime you want with only default resources.

   

Date:1/8/2007

How to Create a 3D Scene with 3D Space

Using only a Dome and a Plane, users can apply two textures to quickly and easily create fully custom environments ready for character and prop placement, giving the user a wide array of scene variety after they become familiar with this 3D SURFACE editing method. Represented inside the SCENE menu, under the PROPS section, in the 3D SPACE folder you will find a DOME prop and a PLANE prop.

   

Date:12/24/2006

How to make your warrior fight

You can build up a fantastic epic by editing a series of spectacular fighting motions. Follow the 11 steps to make your character vigorous and nimble. You can have your character bob, brandish, chop, and bedazed.

   

Date:11/25/2006

The imitation of real material

Learn it in five easy steps. There are different degrees of reflection toward light as a result of the attribute of the material itself. We can modify the contrast of reflection map through the function of material in iClone to verify the degree of reflection on the surface of an object while rendering.

   

Date:11/18/2006

Creating a iClone FACE GUIDE For CrazyTalk custom CTM output

Creating a JPG in iClone is easy. You only need to go to the EXPORT menu and SELECT IMAGE and then JPG under he FORMAT section. Users who wish to create and translate perfect emotive effects to their iClone avatars from their custom CTS output use this image as an exact reference as to how the facial animation applied inside of CrazyTalk will effect your iClone 3D avatar.

   

Date:11/18/2006

Quick Guide to custom camera SHAKE and QUICK CUTS in iClone

The user will create a scene with the MONSTER live prop to practice implementing shake to an object with weight. Again, using the Timeline and key frames to create this effect. It can be accessed by going to SCENE and then CAMERA – MODIFY and then TIMELINE. In this tutorial you will create CAMERA SHAKE and QUICK CUTS and a MONSTER WALK.

   

Date:10/20/2006

iClone Multi-Texturing Effects- Opacity Map Texturing part II

Opacity map texturing part II is separated from part I because you will not only learn how to utilize Opacity map but edit this image with an image editor to create a glossy 3D globe. An important tip demonstrated shows how 2-sided textures are enhanced by lowering the contrast of the opacity map and preparing non-pure white opacity maps. (RGB of color is not 253, 253, 253)

   

Date:10/18/2006

iClone Multi-Texturing Effects- Opacity Map Texturing part I

Creating a complex shape in 3D doesn’t always require advanced skills. See how easy it is to create a 3D leaf with real shape and texture using only images. By using the Opacity map texturing effect, transform a simple square surface and two images, a leaf image and its opacity map, to cut out a perfect 3D leaf in iClone. This tutorial shows how you can effect the shape of any model in iClone with images.

   

Date:10/12/2006

Quick Guide to Copy Joints

Editing the existing default motions found in the motion library that come included with iClone can give you a vast expansion on the content you currently have. This can be extremely helpful in growing your Motion selections.

   

Date:10/8/2006

iClone Multi-Texturing Effects - Diffuse Map Texturing

Learn how to edit and assign new textures with the Diffuse map texturing technique. Customize your character’s cloth, body, accessories, and scene props in iClone. There are two methods introduced to change the Diffuse map. One is through using your image editor, such as Adobe Photoshop, to paint or customize your Diffuse map. The other way is through importing ready-made images instantly changing the appearance of any iClone object with new textures.

   

Date:9/25/2006

Positioning Tool - Arrange all the elements in the best spots

Activating Show Grid from preference helps you align the avatar, 3D scene, or camera angle. The camera effect on template is based on character position. Therefore, we suggest you adjust the 3d scene instead of character position.

   

Date:9/16/2006

Facial Adjustment - Build the right face for your character

To build a beautiful 3D face, there are some steps required to help the face look vivid. First, you have to choose a facial type, of course, the image should be clear and regular. Second, adjust the facial boundary and be careful to match the adumbration. Third, adjust the facial angle and orientation. Forth, adjust the facial feature point and contour. Fifth, adjust the profile shape based on the image.

   

Date:4/22/2006

Great Tips Shared by iClone User - Steve Draun (2)

A creative use of 3D blocks and multi-texture effects to make coins in iClone 1.5.

   

Date:4/7/2006

Great Tips Shared by iClone User - Steve Draun (1)

How to establish a walk path and change directions in iClone 1.5.

   

Date:3/15/2006

Creating a Face in iClone

Watch as iClone automatically transforms a photo into a talking 3D character face inside iClone. Learn the steps to create your own custom talking faces. The iClone face fitting wizard and this tutorial make possible for you to begin creating custom iClone character faces instantly.

   

Date:1/20/2006

Introduction - Creating Custom Characters in iClone

Learn how to create and customize 3D iClone characters using various tools to design custom 3D actor styles and edit clothing textures for iClone with any image editing software. Learn by viewing live customization of the shape and style of iClone characters. Plus, see how to add multiple characters to any iClone scene.