by 4DView·Motion Graphics
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Matrix earns its place in the Superhive library for its Multiple Labs system, which lets users assemble their own generators for tasks like titles, robots and sword fights.
Matrix - Design And Animations is a versatile Blender addon centered on matrix transformations of geometry. It changes the matrix of each geometry in different ways and lets every object follow the current matrix, expanding the editing options and animation possibilities for such geometries. The addon works both with and without matrix transformations, and it lets you create complex movements of characters without armatures.
Geometries can be repeated and cut in various ways, and formations can be assembled, disassembled, and cut with any geometry. Matrix offers "Multiple Labs" for more complex tasks, letting you build your own generators for titles, robots, sword fights and more. Different object types can be used, including armatures, lights, cameras, metaballs and VDB. Materials can be changed and mixed in different ways.
The addon is described as versatile across design, animation, titles, nature, architecture, mechanics and science. Documentation is provided, and a demo video is available. Different versions are offered with differing numbers of Labs available for use.
Matrix - Design And Animations is best for blender artists working on design, animation, titles, architecture, mechanics and science who want to build generators around matrix transformations of geometry.
Matrix - Design And Animations is completely free to download and use.
Matrix - Design And Animations lets you create complex movements of characters without armatures. It works by changing the matrix of each geometry in different ways and having every object follow the current matrix, which expands the editing and animation options for those geometries. The addon works both with and without matrix transformations, so you can approach animation through its matrix system rather than a traditional rig. It can also be used with different object types, including armatures, lights, cameras and metaballs.
Matrix - Design And Animations offers a feature called "Multiple Labs" for more complex tasks. With Multiple Labs you can create your own generators for complex titles, robots, sword fights and more. Up to 20 Labs are ready for use, and it is possible to use up to 20 Labs at the same time, with the possible number of "Additional Labs" described as unlimited. You can also mirror your Labs and control the movements of several Labs together, letting you combine weapons with objects and build characters with complex movements.
Matrix - Design And Animations repeats and cuts geometries in various ways. Formations can be cut with any geometry and can also be used as cutting tools, with cut objects following the matrix transformations. Holes can be created by every geometry, and geometries can be deformed by any geometry. It supports different cut methods and cut morphing using different geometries. Formations can be assembled and disassembled in a simple manner, and it is possible to make new geometries with every geometry, including buildings and more.
Matrix - Design And Animations is listed as free in this catalog. The addon is offered by 4DView in different versions that vary in the number of Labs available, and on the product download page you can download all current and all future product updates. For current licensing details and to confirm which version suits your needs, check the developer's page. Documentation is provided to help you learn the addon, and a demo video is also available.
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