Friday, September 12th, 2025Posted by Jim ThackerAutodesk releases MotionBuilder 2026.1html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"https://www.cgchannel.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/250327_MotionBuilder2026.mp4Animation is now retained when loading a USD stage in MotionBuilder 2026.Posted on 27 March 2025. Scroll down for details of the MotionBuilder 2026.1 update.Autodesk has begun its 2026 updates to MotionBuilder, its character animation software, commonly used for viewing and editing motion-capture data.MotionBuilder 2026 extends support for USD workflows.MotionBuilder 2026.1 makes a number of further workflow and quality-of-life improvements.Updates to USD workflowsMotionBuilder 2026 extends USD-based workflows, USD support having been introduced last year in MotionBuilder 2025.When loading a USD stage file, the animation contained in the file is now retained, and will be rendered.A new animatable frame offset property in the Python API makes it possible to retime or time warp the motion.There is also a new button in the UI to reload USD stage proxies, and a corresponding property in the API.Other quality-of-life improvementsWorkflow improvements include a new shortcut key to force-select previously unselectable objects, and support for extended function keys [F13] and beyond as keyboard modifiers.There is also a new SDK property to control whether HUDs are exported in FBX files, and some API properties have been renamed for clarity.Updated 12 September 2025: Autodesk has released MotionBuilder 2026.1.Again, its primarily a workflow update, particularly when working with Relations constraints, the interface for which now supports grid snapping and four new styles for the connections between nodes (shown above), helping to keep graphs organized.Other changes include a new search bar within the Property View, the option to customize the default scene frame rate when launching MotionBuilder, and the option to save unnamed scripts automatically when exiting the Python Editor.In addition, the update introduces new hi-res icons to help MotionBuilders interface scale better on high-DPI displays.However, its only the second time since 2020 that Autodesk has put out more than one new version of the software in a year, the other occasion being last years MotionBuilder 2025.1.Pricing and system requirementsMotionBuilder 2026.1 is available for Windows 10+ and RHEL and Rocky Linux 8.10/9.3/9.5. The software is available rental-only, with subscriptions costing $2,225/year.Read a full list of new features in MotionBuilder in the online documentationHave your say on this story by following CG Channel on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). As well as being able to comment on stories, followers of our social media accounts can see videos we dont post on the site itself, including making-ofs for the latest VFX movies, animations, games cinematics and motion graphics projects.Latest NewsTutorials: Rendering Matte Surfaces - Volumes 1 and 2Master digital drawing skills with The Gnomon Workshop's new series of introductory tutorials recorded by top Concept Designer Neville Page.Saturday, September 13th, 2025Blackmagic Design releases Fusion Studio 20.2Free update to the 3D compositor adds multilayer support for the 3D renderer, extends the USD tools, and speeds up the Surface Tracker.Friday, September 12th, 2025Autodesk releases MotionBuilder 2026.1Check out the changes to the character animation and mocap-editing software, including updates to Relations constraints.Friday, September 12th, 2025Maxon releases Red Giant 2026.0 and Universe 2026.0Check out the new features in the suites of tools for motion graphics and VFX artists, including new options for DaVinci Resolve users.Friday, September 12th, 2025Maxon releases Cinema 4D 2026.0Small update to the 3D animation and motion graphics software makes two 'general enhancements' but adds no new major features.Friday, September 12th, 2025Nevercenter releases Silo 2025.2 and Milo 2025.0Check out the new features in the 3D modeling app and its real-time renderer, including support for USD files and UDIM workflows.Thursday, September 11th, 2025More NewsMaxon 'pauses' development of Redshift for BlenderMaxon releases Redshift 2026.0Maxon releases ZBrush 2026.0 and ZBrush for iPad 2026.0Blackmagic Design releases DaVinci Resolve 20.2Get an Evermotion Archinterior scene for freeStock asset firms KitBash3D and Greyscalegorilla mergeKiri Engine 4.0 is out for Android and iOSHowler 2026 is outASWF adopts ACESChaos releases Vantage 3.0 in betaChaos adds AI Material Generator to V-Ray 7.1.2 for SketchUpGet free Maya character rigging toolset mGear 5.1Older Posts

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