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MotionBuilder

From The Crazy Frog Wiki
"ZAC" model in MotionBuilder 6

MotionBuilder (formerly called Kaydara Filmbox (1994-2004), Alias MotionBuilder (2004-2005) and Autodesk MotionBuilder (2006-) ) is a 3D character animation software produced by Autodesk.

Relationship with Crazy Frog

Crazy Frog videoclips

All Crazy Frog videoclips that were made by Kaktus Film right up to 2007 were made in Autodesk MotionBuilder.[1]

MotionBuilder 6 and 7

MotionBuilder 7 on Alias website

In 2004 Erik Wernquist collaborated with Alias, however there is no official confirmation for this. In consequence of this original Crazy Frog model appeared in example files in Alias MotionBuilder 6[2][3]. Model and it's items called "ZAC"[4] due to copyright, have body skeleton and expression blendshapes. Each asset is inside "01.Char_Zac" folder that is inside "MB6_Demos" folder.

  • 01.ZAC-18h and 01.ZAC-18g is character assets
  • 02.Character.fbx is character model
  • Zac_Poses.fbx is just two animations of steps to create a walk cycle
  • Helmet and leather vest are character extensions (removable)

The model also appeared in Alias MotionBuilder 7 example files, features demo videos and on Alias website[5]. Each asset is inside "whatsNewMB7" folder.

  • Zac.fbx, Zac2.fbx are character model
  • Halo, angel wings, devil horns, tail and skateboard are character extensions

Both MotionBuilder 6 and 7 or "Zac" files are considered Lost Media

Features demo videos

  • Character Setup and key frame animation
  • What's New in MotionBuilder 7 Part 1
  • What's New in MotionBuilder 7 Part 2
Video Gallery

Trivia

  • Features demo videos are not videos, but actually tons of pictures and screenshots made to look like videos.

References