Workflow improvements in the release include the option to hide viewport manipulators during playback, to create bookmarks in the Schematic view, support for simple mathematical operators, and unlimited Undos.
The release shipped this week alongside Maya 2020 and Maya LT 2020, Mudbox 2020 and Arnold 6.0.
New animation playback, bookmarking and output options, plus support for unlimited Undos
The changelog for MotionBuilder 2020 consists largely of workflow improvements, including the option to declutter animation playback by hiding viewport manipulators, as shown above.
Users can now create bookmarks in the Schematic view, making it possible to jump to key points on large node graphs, with MotionBuilder also recalling whether individual nodes should be expanded or collapsed.
It is also possible to specify the number of Undo levels that MotionBuilder uses, including the option to allow multiple Undos, albeit at the cost of a possible performance hit.
In addition, both numeric and timecode fields now support a range of basic arithmetic operators, making it possible to use simple expressions in place of absolute values.
Story clips can now be locked to prevent them from being moved or retimed accidentally later in production; and the Add/Remove Namespace window can be resized to accommodate longer file names.
Other changes include the option to output animation from the Render Window in MP4 format, as well as AVI and MOV; and support for the 119.88 fps frame rate used in UHDTV.
Pricing and system requirements
MotionBuilder 2019 is avaiable for Windows 7+ and RHEL or CentOS 7.3-7.7 Linux on a rental-only basis. Subscriptions now cost $220/month or $1,765/year, up $45/year on the previous release.
Read a full list of new features in MotionBuilder 2020 in the online documentation
(You can find a list of further bugfixes here.)
New animation playback, bookmarking and output options, plus support for unlimited Undos
The changelog for MotionBuilder 2020 consists largely of workflow improvements, including the option to declutter animation playback by hiding viewport manipulators, as shown above.
Users can now create bookmarks in the Schematic view, making it possible to jump to key points on large node graphs, with MotionBuilder also recalling whether individual nodes should be expanded or collapsed.
It is also possible to specify the number of Undo levels that MotionBuilder uses, including the option to allow multiple Undos, albeit at the cost of a possible performance hit.
In addition, both numeric and timecode fields now support a range of basic arithmetic operators, making it possible to use simple expressions in place of absolute values.
Story clips can now be locked to prevent them from being moved or retimed accidentally later in production; and the Add/Remove Namespace window can be resized to accommodate longer file names.
Other changes include the option to output animation from the Render Window in MP4 format, as well as AVI and MOV; and support for the 119.88 fps frame rate used in UHDTV.
Pricing and system requirements
MotionBuilder 2019 is avaiable for Windows 7+ and RHEL or CentOS 7.3-7.7 Linux on a rental-only basis. Subscriptions now cost $220/month or $1,765/year, up $45/year on the previous release.
Read a full list of new features in MotionBuilder 2020 in the online documentation
(You can find a list of further bugfixes here.)
DESCRIPTION AUTODESK - MOTIONBUILDER 2020
Autodesk® MotionBuilder® is a 3D character animation software for virtual production that helps you to more efficiently manipulate and refine data with greater reliability. Capture, edit, and play back complex character animation in a highly responsive, interactive environment, and work with a display optimized for both animators and directors. Get more detailed feature information on Autodesk's product site here.REAL-TIME 3D ENGINE AUTODESK - MOTIONBUILDER 2020
Create realistic human movement with one of the industry's fastest animation tools.
PRODUCTIVITY-GEARED WORKFLOWS AUTODESK - MOTIONBUILDER 2020
Access a unified nondestructive, nonlinear editing environment.
MOTION CAPTURE EDITINGIncludes production-proven tools to manipulate motion capture data.
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MOTION CAPTURE EDITINGIncludes production-proven tools to manipulate motion capture data.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSAUTODESK - MOTIONBUILDER 2020
Autodesk MotionBuilder 2020 is available for Windows and Linux. See all system requirements here.AUTODESK SUBSCRIPTION AUTODESK - MOTIONBUILDER 2020
Autodesk Subscription lets you access Autodesk software on a monthly (via Autodesk online store), annual or 3 year basis, with a flexible, pay-as-you-go approach for a software budget that’s easy to manage. We will contact you before the subscription expires to give you the option to decide whether you want to renew it or not.
Pay-as-you-go access: Whether your projects are temporary or ongoing, you can keep software costs manageable and predictable. Pay only for the access you need, without an up-front investment or long-term commitment.
Scalable licensing: Companies grow. Projects expand. Employees don’t stay in one place. Be prepared for whatever changes come your way with licensing that scales to meet your organization’s needs.
Up-to-date software: Stay competitive with the latest Autodesk technology. Get the most up-to-date software releases with the level of technical support you need. Stay current with newsletters and communications for subscribers.
Additional cloud and software services: Work smarter without tying up your desktop. Get access to additional services in the cloud, such as faster rendering and visualization capabilities, collaboration tools, and secure storage.
Save money! With 3 year or annual licenses you can make big savings compared to monthly licenses. On this page you can compare the different annual license costs for Autodesk 3ds Max licenses.