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Product:
iClone 6
Version:
6.42
Status:
Hold
Issue 390
(lights workaround) Backlight - a "halo/glowing" effect around the edges of a subject positioned between a spot light and camera that are facing each other.
Some way to mimic real lights that create a backlight effect when there's an object between a camera and a light that's facing the camera (an illuminated halo around subject) that would subtly separate the subject from the background.

I think this is one of the reasons iClone movies look "flat" and "2D"

Backlighting could be simulated via some kind of "edge illumination/glow effect" around the visible edge of characters and props/objects. When switched on at individual object/character level, the camera "sees' the object/character + halo effect. Objects that have it switched off (like the foreground tree trunk on the left of the image) don't show a halo/glow.

The effect would need to be key-able to mimic changes in light intensity.

Needed in iClone 6.x if possible please.
OS: Windows 7
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Submitted bypmaina May 3, 2016
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COMMENTS (4)
animagic May 10, 2016 
That should read: "It would be". (I wish there was way to edit for typos.)
animagic May 10, 2016 
I find calling it a bug kind of confusing. A would be a nice feature to have, for sure, although I disagree with your assessment of iClone movies.
pmaina May 5, 2016 
Steps to reproduce:

1. Add iclone spotlight & camera to a scene 
2. Place a small dummy halfway between the camera & light and have both light & character look at the dummy.
3. Add a character and position it exactly where the dummy is with dummy being at centre of character's chest.
4. Turn off the global / directonal lights & self illumination.
5. Render.

Expected result: Soft glowing edges around the character.
Feedback Tracker Admin May 4, 2016 
Hi pmaina, 

In order for us to fix the issue, we need to be able to reproduce it. For this we need a precise description of what you did so that we can clearly follow your actions and recreate the same situation. 

Here is an example to help you get started:

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Click the product’s icon on the Desktop or Start Menu
2. Wait for it to launch
3. Navigate to Content Manage > Project
4. Select a random project and click on “Apply”
5. See whether that project can successfully be applied

ACTUAL RESULTS
The project can’t be applied

EXPECTED RESULTS
The project can be applied
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