Autodesk MotionBuilder explained

MotionBuilder
Developer:	Autodesk Inc.
Latest Release Version:	2023
Operating System:	Windows, Linux
Genre:	3D computer graphics
License:	Trialware

MotionBuilder is a 3D character animation software produced by Autodesk. It is used for virtual cinematography, motion capture, and traditional keyframe animation. It was originally named Filmbox when it was first created by Canadian company Kaydara, later acquired by Alias and renamed to MotionBuilder. Alias in turn was acquired by Autodesk.

It is primarily used in film, games, television production, as well as other multimedia projects.

At SIGGRAPH 2012, Autodesk announced a partnership with Weta Digital and Lightstorm Entertainment to develop the next generation of the technology.^[1]

Features

• Facial and skeletal animation
• Support for motion capture devices
• A software development kit that exposes functionality through Python and C++ via Qt and PySide.^[2]
• Ragdoll physics
• Inverse kinematics
• 3D non-linear editing system
• Direct connection to other Autodesk digital content creation tools
• The FBX (.fbx) file format^[3] for 3D software interoperability has grown out of this package

See also

• Autodesk Maya
• Autodesk 3ds Max
• Blender (software)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Business Wire . Autodesk, Lightstorm Entertainment and Weta Digital Drive Virtual Production Forward . Business Wire . 2012-08-07 . 2013-04-29.
2. Web site: Autodesk MotionBuilder SDK Documentation . Autodesk . 2013-04-29 .
3. Web site: FBX Export, Plug-In | Download FBX Converter . Autodesk . 2013-04-29.