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Dear mrussoart,

There are several reasons why the auto-rigger is an online service, here a few.
The first one is that it allows us to be in close touch with our customers and users and constantly improving the service by automatically monitoring the performances on the users uploaded characters.
The second one is the release cycle. We deploy improvements on Mixamo every two weeks, without having to go through a resource consuming multi-platform release of a standalone application. Basically better service/software, faster iterations and leaner infrastructure.
In case you need to rig large volumes of characters you can contact sales at mixamo.com and we can sort out a custom deal that can fit your budget.
Thanks.
Best regards,
Stefano

Hi Stefano, thanks for your response.

I don't think the desktop version automatically exclude the online service. Vector Magic started just like Mixamo (www.vectormagic.com) but it was free for a while then paid per upload/vector convertion.. after some time they released a desktop version but kept the online service.

Mixamo could keep the online version more updated and the desktop have paid updates every year or so. The downside is that the rigging online service would need to be reduced to "compete" with the desktop version. If it is priced at $600 range, 7 riggin on online service would pay for it.

But, as you said, one of the goals is to keep close touch with customers needs to improve the service.. and obviously maximize the monetization of the product. The desktop version is just an idea to broaden the monetization that affects nothing the animation product mixamo offers and custom solutions to users.

Good luck

mrussoart -

Out of curiosity, what software are you plugging the Auto-Rigs into? Are you using Max, Maya, Blender, something else?

-Allison

Hi Allison, 3dsmax