Importing Mocap Data into iClone

Axis Software Setup

Axis Studio Export Settings

  • File Type: Biovision BVH  
  • Skeleton: Axis Studio or Axis Studio - Thumb Open
  • Enable Displacement  

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Axis Neuron / Axis Neuron Pro Export Settings

  • File Type: Processed BVH  
  • Add T-Pose: Head Frame
  • Enable Displacement 

AxisNeuronExportToiClone.png

 

3Dxchange

3Dxchange is needed whenever you bring 3rd party assets into iClone. 

  • Import your BVH file. 
  • Make sure the Timeline is on the first frame.
  • Click Convert to Non-Standard.

  • In the dropdown menu, select Maya HumanIK

  • Check Active
  • Click Convert

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  • Go to File --> Export
  • Check Export Animation
  • Check Export r|Motion
  • Click OK

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Now we will move into iClone.

Setup in iClone 

Have a character in your iClone scene.  You can make one in character creator or convert a 3rd part character in 3Dxchange.  Select the character in the Viewport and then go to your Content Browser.

  • Go to Custom
  • Select the Motion tab
  • Open the Motion folder
  • Double click the file to add the animation to your character.  

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Press play, the animation should play on your character.