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London-based architect Kay John Yim has set his sights on his next ambitious animation project, “Masquerade,“ following the completion of his previous works “Ballerina“ and “Kagura.“ Yim is sparing no effort in creating this new debut short CG film and takes us through his character creation workflow in an in-depth video. He demonstrates how he streamlined the process by integrating the auto-rig features in Character Creator 4 (CC) and working with CC AccuRIG, Cinema 4D, and Redshift Random Walk SSS. Yim's use of the cutting-edge Redshift software (version ) paired with the streamlined CC-iClone character workflow synergistically optimizes the creation of stunning, realistic SSS (subsurface scattering) effects, minimizing the time required for rendering and lighting adjustments. The mesmerizing vanishing effect of the star's cloak is created using Yim's advanced Cinema 4D setup, ultimately revealing her identity and opulent ball gown. His signature style of infusing each character with captivating charm and infusing glamorous sets with cinematic effects shines through in “Masquerade.“ Additionally, Yim's utilization of the Edit Motion Layer feature, available exclusively in iCone 8, seamlessly blends motion data from Actocore and Xsens, resulting in his distinct and genuine animation style. In an age where text-to-image AI is ascending, Yim's work serves as a testament to human creativity, honoring the pursuit of art and provoking contemplation on its very essence. “Masquerade“ was featured in the 2023 Cinema 4D and Redshift showreel. Access the article now for more Pro Tips and CGI resources from Kay John Yim. 0:00 Masquerade in the Louvre Palace 1:16 Auto-rigging in Character Creator 4 (Testing in Cinema 4D) 2:22 Applying Embergen for Pyrotechnics 2:31 Cloth Simulation in iClone 8 and Marvelous Designer 2:55 Facial Animation in Character Creator 4 with Random Walk SSS setup 3:09 Motion-Capturing a Cinderella Waltz 3:30 Editing Motion Data in iClone 8 3:53 Refining Cloth Simulation in Marvelous Designer 4:24 Multi-Angled Waltz Animation 4:34 Modeling Architecture in Cinema 4D 5:00 Waltz Animation in the Louvre Palace 5:24 Long take of the Final Animation 5:43 Final Animation Breakdown Software mentioned: • Character Creator • iClone • Marvelous Designer • Rhino • Cinema 4D • Redshift • Houdini • Embergen • After Effects Yim's previous artworks with Reallusion : *I. Ballerina: One Architect’s CGI Fantasy made with Cinema 4D, Character Creator & iClone* *II. Archvizer Shapeshifts a Ballerina into Kagura Dancer with Cinema 4D, Character Creator & iClone* *III. Ballet Ensemble in Grand Opéra Garnier with Cinema 4D, Character Creator & iClone* Kay John Yim works at Spink Partners, a British architectural design studio. His work in architectural projects span across the UK, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, including property development and landscape design. His art pieces have been featured on Maxon, Artstation, CG Record and . Follow John Yim: Character Creator 4 (CC4) connects industry leading pipelines ,such as iClone, Maya, Blender, Unreal Engine, Unity, with one system for 3D character generation, animation rig, asset management, look-dev rendering, and interactive design. iClone is the fastest real-time 3D animation software in the industry. Integrated with groundbreaking real-time technologies, iClone simplifies the world of 3D Animation in a user-friendly production environment that blends character animation, scene design and cinematic storytelling; quickly turning imagination into a reality. ✦WATCH MORE Learn about Character Creator: Learn about iClone animations: ✦FOLLOW US! Facebook: LinkedIn: Twitter: Instagram: Blog: Forum: ✦ONLINE HELP [Character Creator] TUTORIALS: MANUAL: [iClone] TUTORIALS: MANUAL: #charactercreator #iclone #redshift
