How I created a festive animation with iClone BuildingGen, Character Creator and Houdini

Reallusion character with hands in the air
(Image credit: Reallusion)

Project Henshin! (変身!) is my artistic and metaphorical transformation, representing my exciting leap from Cinema 4D to the captivating world of Houdini. 'Henshin', a beloved term in Japanese anime for initiating electrifying transformation scenes, fittingly translates to 'transformation'.

In this project, I blend the pulse of modern dance with the grandeur of Gothic fashion and architecture together with Reallusion’s iClone BuildingGen Plugin. Inspired by the vibrant and whimsical dance scenes in anime, I sought to capture that same energy and playfulness in Henshin!. In this article, I will outline my workflow, highlighting the key takeaways and challenges I faced during this project. I will also share valuable resources, including articles and tutorial links that helped me troubleshoot and ultimately achieve my desired outcome.

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