Importing Motions into Character Creator 4: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking to enhance your animations in Character Creator 4 by importing motions from popular CG and game engine rigs? This tutorial will walk you through the seamless process of importing motions from various rig types, such as Mixamo, Blender Meta Rig, Maya Human IK, 3DS Max Biped, Daz 3D, and Unreal, into Character Creator 4. Let's dive in!

Selecting and Downloading Motions

First, identify the motion you wish to import. For instance, let's say you want to incorporate the entertaining "Silly Dance" motion from the extensive Mixamo library. Ensure you download it in the FBX Binary format at 60 frames per second. When downloading just the motion without a character mesh, opt for the "Without Skin" option.

Importing the Motion

Open Character Creator 4 and drag the downloaded motion into the software from the Explorer window.
An Import Settings window will appear, automatically detecting the Mixamo character profile.
The software will also recognize major industry profiles or allow manual selection for other 3D software creations.
Optionally, you can import a T-pose for detailed motion corrections.
Define the path for the motion folder and set the samples per second (equivalent to FPS in Mixamo).
Select "Auto-generate to perform list" to have the motion added to your character’s Perform menu automatically.

Testing the Motion

After submission, the motion will be quickly converted, enabling you to preview it in the Animation Player. Access the motion from the Perform menu under Motion in CC4 and find it in the External Motion folder saved as a RLMotion file in the Custom tab of the Content Manager.

Enhancing Motion Editing

Explore the Perform List Editor, accessible from the Motion button under Perform. This feature allows you to manage motion paths, rename motions, and add multiple FBX motions as needed. Once added, these motions will appear in your character's Performance List Editor and the External Motion folder.

Taking Motion Editing Further in iClone

Transfer your character along with the motions to iClone by using the designated icon. In iClone, continue editing the motions using the Perform List Editor, applying them seamlessly to your character. Leverage iClone’s clip blending feature for smooth motion combinations, creating dynamic and captivating animations effortlessly.

Unlocking Endless Animation Possibilities

With iClone's vast array of editing tools, you can explore diverse ways to modify your imported motions, opening up endless creative combinations from a few basic motions.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can import, edit, and blend motions seamlessly in Character Creator 4 and iClone, elevating your animation projects to new heights. Stay tuned for more tutorials on enhancing your custom humanoid characters' facial expressions and viseme settings. Thank you for watching!

Meta description: Learn how to import motions from various CG and game engine rigs into Character Creator 4 seamlessly. Follow a step-by-step guide to enhance your animations and unlock endless creative possibilities.

Keywords: Character Creator 4, importing motions, CG rigs, game engine rigs, Mixamo, motion editing, iClone, animation, motion blending

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