@Norrie & Dreeko,

Exactly my thoughts !

I also like Muvizu because it's different from other 3d programs.
I don't think it is necessary to implement every kind of feature like glow maps and other knick-knack to inspire people to be creative in 3D animation.

I bought iClone about 1.5 years ago, but what keeps me from publishing videos is on the one hand the harsh restrictions of the "GEMA" (Link - I can't even watch some of my own old videos), on the other the "pseudo-reality" of the characters ("uncanny valley effect") and finally the strong commercial aspect that lies behind the philosophy from iClone and before getting the required stuff.

That's why I like Muvizu for the cartoon style of the characters, for the simplicity of animation and for the generosity of the Muvizu company.

For sure, there's a lot missing in both animations (lay down...) and interaction (with objects..), but from version to version its getting better and better and I'm really looking forward to the next.

I like the new camera animation, just finished scene 1 (after the intro) of my project using it. To use it properly it will take a bit of getting used to the keyboard controls of course, but once you've really mastered that it would be quick I should think.

What I'm going to ask to be added is a way of putting markers down and say camera move through those markers at speed x. Could realy do with that and the walking/running too would benefit.

Kaynine and Mysto - thank you for your positive feedback. It means a lot, seriously.

Mysto, your 'Fart in the Park' movie is one of my favourite things I've seen created with Muvizu so far That you managed to make that within hours of downloading the app is great news, and very encouraging.

Thanks again, and I'm looking forward to seeing more movies from you both soon.
edited by Gordon on 8/13/2010

A fascinating and fabulous piece of software which lets folks concentrate on storytelling and direction rather than upon the technicalities of modelling and rendering their characters, scenery, objects etc. Users clearly have their own preferences and dislikes, but that applies to all software - and pretty well everything lin life. Personally, I find the audio import system limiting and difficult, but many others seem to like it. Some shy away from the idea of working with a finite range of assigned movements, but when you consider the complexity of trying to animate everything yourself from scratch, I feel that the Muvizu solution is incredibly satisfying and is MUCH more versatile than you might expect. The decision to opt for cartoon-style animation rather than unrealistic human characters is a stroke of near genius and helps to make Muvizu pretty well unique in the field of 3d animation. In short - Muvizu offers users the chance to make fully professional-looking animations which can be as simple or complex as imagination allows. It is mostly very intuitive and knocks the majority of much-hyped machinima software into the long grass. First rate and getting better all the time. It's also worth mentioning the receptivity and responsiveness of the development team - they really do seem to listen to user's comments, compliments and gripes.