LogInThe new tool automates the setup of shaders and rigs for CC Characters in 3ds Max and offers LookDev essentials to streamline the character creation process.
3D software developer Reallusion has officially announced the release of the free Character Creator Auto Setup for 3ds Max, a new robust tool that automates the setup of shaders and rigs for CC Characters, offering LookDev essentials like lighting and PBR swapping to significantly streamline the character creation process and making it possible to set up realistic Arnold or V-Ray renders of CC or ActorCore characters without manual material graph setups.
Seamless Character and Animation Import into 3ds Max
3ds Max has been a cornerstone in the industry for 30 years, widely adopted by professionals for 3D modeling, animation production, ArchViz, concept art, and game development. Its powerful scripting capabilities make it essential for studios to maintain long-standing production workflows.
Character Creator, iClone, and ActorCore offer high-quality characters, animations, and assets for film studios and game developers. Traditionally, importing these characters into 3ds Max required complex setups, including creating and assigning material graphs for each part of the character. The Reallusion Auto Setup tool reduces workloads by automating the Digital Human shader and PBR material assignments for characters, outfits, props, and scenes in 3ds Max.
Effortless Animation With Control Rigs
The Auto Setup tool allows designers to easily add facial and body control rigs for custom animation of imported CC characters. The facial rig enables detailed expressions and triggers wrinkle texture blends for enhanced realism. For body rigs, users can choose from native Biped or CAT rigs for further pose control, allowing quick animation of their characters in 3ds Max.
Unlimited Color and Material Variations for Crowd Actors
The Auto Setup tool for crowd scenes enhances ActorCore characters by generating diverse colorways and variations in skin and hair textures. This enables seamless character appearance adjustments and facilitates dynamic crowd simulations using instances derived from a minimal number of digital actors.
Lightning-Fast Turnarounds With Integrated LookDev
The Auto Setup Look Dev mode supports different lighting presets for quick visualizations, including close-ups and full-body shots. It also provides HDR templates for rapid HDRi render previews, allowing the rotation of HDR backgrounds and loading of custom EXR images for changing direct and ambient lighting. Parameters such as global exposure and color temperature can be adjusted, giving greater control over the final appearance of their characters.
Free Download and Upcoming Beta Version for Maya
The Auto Setup for 3ds Max is available for free download upon registration on the Reallusion website. Recognizing Maya's pivotal role in film and game production, Reallusion is also developing a beta version of the Auto Setup tailored for Maya. Interested users can gain early access by signing up through an online form. For more information, including download instructions, visit Reallusion's official website.