Press release 3D Artsgroup - AMS 2.5
About AMS
AMS is the new program for more efficiency in the 3D character animation in Maya. The fundamental benefit using AMS: animation works can be reused in various ways. AMS perfectly fits in motion designing of most different virtual characters. The creation of characteristic motion studies and motion patterns (walk, action, behaviour including gestures and facial expressions) is so simple it’s genius. Motion patterns can be combined user-defined to different scenes, can be stored, reused and edited at any time. The Motion data is scalable and transformable even to non proportional characters. The AMS tools perfectly fit to match any working environment of character animation, especially the production of series greatly benefits from the AMS features. www.3d-automated-motion.com
What’s new at AMS?
From the beginning with the first presentation at FMX in May 2011 the AMS developers got a lot of positive response and interesting feedback. Inspired by this motivation 3D Artsgroup decided to offer now an updated version including interesting new features. One of the high lights is the new Connection Module enabling the connection of the AMS rig to Non-AMS advanced rigs and allowing the use of all AMS features for already existing external rigs. For the smooth entrée to AMS a Free Start Up package is offered, including a comprehensive motion pack, ready for immediate use in animation and also including the connection modules to transfer AMS animation to Non-AMS rigs. Try the entire program with the new Free Trial Version and work with all features and functions for 30 days. The new Advanced AMS skeleton is working parallel in two modes. The new Advanced Modus offers additional attributes. Advantages: more precise posing in less time, optimised facial expression and fingers. The new Advanced Blending tool can be used intuitively and easily and allows perfect seamless transitions in a short time. For more information see details. The new Version 2.5 replaces the Version 2.0. Previous users get free download.
The Key Benefits of AMS
In addition to the new features and functions a short recall of the key benefits of AMS:
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[li]any animation created in AMS can be stored independent from Maya scenes and reused in various ways:
[/li][/ul] - reapplied as a whole or in selected segments
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the complete animation or only selected attributes -
as an one to one copy or edited -
to the original character but also to other characters even with different proportions -
transferred to Non-AMS rigs (e.g. AdvancedSkeleton, ultimate rig)
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[li]The AMS tools are focused to the requirements of 3D artists to create animation on the highest artistically and technical level with high efficiency and convenience in workflow.
[/li][/ul] 3. A further fundamental benefit of AMS is the perfect tracing of BVH data. Imported BVH data in AMS can be used and handled it in the same way (stored, reused, edited, combined) as the own production of motion data.
All features from Maya® can be used in combination with AMS. AMS is compatible from Maya 6.0 up to Maya 2012.
New Features in Detail
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[li]Connection Module
[/li] The development of the connection modules was caused by the request of many interested parties to use the features and animations of AMS for their already existing (Non-AMS) character rigs. The new developed connection modules offer the possibility to link the AdvancedSkeleton Rig and the Ultimate Rig. Other rigs are in preparation and can be enquired. All existing animations are transferable. Equally all AMS features and tools can be used with a live connection for the targeted character. The transformed animation may be edited in the following without using AMS.
[li]Advanced AMS Skeleton
[/li] The new AMS Rig works parallel in two modes. The new advanced modus provides additional attributes, optimised facial expression and fingers, and allows faster and more precise posing and selective keying. The previous default mode (switch by a click) is maintained parallel, this mode fits perfect in importing BVH data. The previous default skeletons are converted automatically in the new mode.
[li]Motion Pack
[/li] The motion pack is optimised for the new rig. The included motion patterns for walk, transition, behaviour and action fit together perfectly and can immediately be used for animation. Using the connection modules the advanced rig and the ultimate rig can be animated in the same way.
[li]Blending
[/li] The new blending tool got improved to be used intuitively and easily. The transfer of animation became much easier and allows seamless smooth transitions in a short time. In addition the target animation has no limitations in positioning (even in moving objects) and is scalable.
[li]Menu
[/li] The menu has been improved in clarity and ease of use. The handling of often used elements got simplified; seldom used elements went in the background. The choice of the attributes improved as well as the overall performance.
[/ul] New: AMS Start Up Free Download
The Free Start Up package is ready to create animations instantly and transfer them to other rigs.
The Start Up Package includes a motion pack allowing to use stored animation patterns for walk, transition, behaviour and action. AMS motion data are freely combinable, navigable, and scalable and allow flexible timing. The package includes furthermore two rigs. The rigs are freely scalable and offer the possibility to connect the AMS rig to Non-AMS rigs like the Advanced Rig and the Ultimate Rig. The accompanying Connection Modules allow transforming AMS animation to Non-AMS Rigs. www.3d-automated-motion.com/free-start-up.html
New: Free Trial
The new AMS Version 2.5 is available as a Free Trial Version for 30 days. This Free Trial Version includes all features and functions without limitation. www.3d-automated-motion.com/3d-automated-motion-ams-2-5-free-trial.html
Chances with AMS
The AMS program opens up unexpected possibilities for 3D artists and producers to produce their 3D animation more efficiently and easy. Especially in the serial production and in teamwork the amount of work can be reduced dramatically.
The AMS developers would be glad to get new feedback for the continuous improvement of AMS. If there are special requirements dont hesitate to contact 3D Artsgroup for user specific developments. www.3d-automated-motion.com
September 2011
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