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Reallusion Inc. is a software company that develops 2D and 3D animation, digital human creation, motion capture, and real-time filmmaking tools. The company is best known for its animation software iClone, character-generation platform Character Creator, and 2D animation software Cartoon Animator.[1][2]

Founded in 2000, Reallusion operates in Taiwan and the United States, focusing on software pipelines for independent filmmakers, animation studios, educators, and game developers.[3]

History

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Reallusion was founded in 2000 as a developer of animation and multimedia software.[3] The company initially focused on facial animation and avatar technologies before expanding into real-time 3D animation systems.[4]

In 2005, Reallusion released iClone, a real-time 3D animation and machinima production platform.[5] The software later evolved into a broader production suite incorporating motion capture, facial animation, lip-sync, and cinematic rendering tools.[6]

During the 2010s and 2020s, Reallusion expanded its ecosystem with Character Creator, Cartoon Animator, and cloud-based asset services including ActorCore.[1][2]

The company also developed integrations for external platforms such as Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, Autodesk Maya, and NVIDIA Omniverse.[7]

Products

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iClone

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iClone is Reallusion's flagship real-time 3D animation software. The platform includes tools for character animation, facial animation, motion capture, crowd simulation, and cinematic scene production.[6][1]

CG Channel described iClone 8 as a "real-time character animation software" with crowd simulation and AI-assisted animation features.[1]

Character Creator

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Character Creator is a digital human and avatar creation platform used for generating customizable 3D characters for games, animation, and virtual production.[5][2]

The software supports export pipelines for Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, and Autodesk Maya.[1]

Cartoon Animator

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Cartoon Animator, formerly known as CrazyTalk Animator, is a 2D animation platform designed for sprite animation, facial puppeteering, and motion editing.[3]

ActorCore

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ActorCore is an online marketplace and motion library providing motion capture animations, digital characters, and workflow assets for animation and game development.[2]

Industry use

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Reallusion software has been adopted by independent game developers, animation studios, and virtual production creators.[8]

According to Creative Bloq, iClone has become known for providing "high-speed, real-time animation" workflows aimed at indie filmmakers and game developers.[6]

Reception

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Creative Bloq described iClone 8 as "the gold standard for easy character animation", citing its real-time workflow, facial animation systems, and accessibility for independent creators.[6]

CG Channel has covered multiple releases of Reallusion products, including updates to Character Creator and iClone involving AI-assisted tools, crowd simulation, and subscription licensing changes.[1][2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Thacker, Jim (20 June 2023). "Reallusion ships Character Creator 4.3 and iClone 8.3". CG Channel. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e Thacker, Jim (27 June 2025). "Reallusion releases Character Creator 4.54 and iClone 8.54". CG Channel. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  3. ^ a b c "Reallusion". CB Insights. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  4. ^ "Reallusion and HI Reshape Mobile Experience" (PDF). Reallusion. 3 January 2006. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  5. ^ a b Wolfe, Jennifer (18 August 2016). "Reallusion Launches iClone Character Creator 1.5". Animation World Network. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  6. ^ a b c d "Reallusion iClone 8 review: the gold standard for easy character animation". Creative Bloq. 3 May 2026. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  7. ^ "Reallusion Releases iClone Connector for NVIDIA Omniverse". Reallusion Magazine. 9 November 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  8. ^ "Invader Studios, HakJak Games and Vassago Studios Reveal Game Character Creation & Animation Solution". Reallusion Magazine. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 12 May 2026.