System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
- Animators need gaming level computers such as this ASUS (8 GB of video ram).
- We can get started with this basic class using the minimum iClone requirements, but if the student is interested in animation as a career, more machine will be needed.
- I personally use a computer with an i9 processor, 64 GB ram, and an Nvidia RTX 3090 Ti with 24 GB of video ram (which is no longer manufactured).
- New video CARDs with the high memory come with 32 GB of ram and start at $2,300.
- For a balance of cost considerations and capability, I recommend the 8 GB 4060 Ti in the $399 cost range.
Software Purchase Process
At this time, it is cheaper for students to purchase the software than have AiS purchase a seat license. Therefore, we are not offering seat licenses at this time. When enrollment increases, we will be looking at a providing them.
- Go online and create a Reallusion account.
- Download the trial software versions and make sure they install, launch and generally function on your computer.
- Join the Reallusion PRIME membership: $99 first year and $79 each year after that, or cancel anytime. This will give you an additional 15% off all purchases for a year, including this purchase.
- Get the package: iClone 8 + Character Creator 4 + Headshot Plug-in 2 for Character Creator 4 Do get the Headshot 2 add on.
- Total Approximate Cost at the time of this writing in Feb 2025, which includes the current software sale price:
- $649 – Package noted above.
- -$97 PRIME member discount.
- $552
- +$99 PRIME Membership
- $651 Approximate total
- + Tax