Image courtesy of Alireza Akhbari
MotionBuilder is 3D character animation software used to bring loveable characters and ferocious creatures to life. You can:
Capture, edit, and play back complex animations
Work faster and more efficiently in an interactive environment
Seamlessly exchange data between 3D content creation tools like Maya and 3ds Max
3D character animated in MotionBuilder (video: 5 sec.) Courtesy of Alireza Akhbari
Autodesk provides download and install instructions both for individuals and for administrators. Individuals should sign into their Autodesk Account or education site. Find your product and click View Downloads. Select the version, platform, and language and then select a download method. For more information, visit the Autodesk Knowledge Network.
Trial versions of Autodesk software offer the chance to explore the full capabilities of the latest versions for a limited term (typically 30 days). To cancel a free trial, turn off automatic renewal before the trial period ends. If you were not required to enter a payment method at the start of the trial, it will expire automatically.
If your trial expires, you cannot extend the trial period. For short-term needs, you can purchase a monthly subscription and turn off automatic renewal (to limit the length of the paid subscription to one month only) or purchase Flex tokens for a flexible pay-as-you-go plan.
If your installation or product download fails, try using the Browser Download method instead (not available in macOS). We recommend disabling pop-up blockers and trying a different browser, such as Chrome or Explorer. For more solutions, check out our guide to troubleshooting Autodesk product download issues (US Site).
Students and educators can get free one-year educational access to Autodesk products and services, renewable as long as you remain eligible. If you are a student or educator, you can access free MotionBuilder software with an Autodesk Education plan (US Site).
Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or visit the MotionBuilder product center. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription.
