Bongo V2 - Academic Licence

Bongo V2 Academic is the full-featured keyframe animation plugin for Rhino 3D, available at a significantly reduced price for eligible students, educators, and academic institutions. Functionally identical to the Commercial licence, it provides unrestricted access to Bongo's timeline, Inverse Kinematics engine, curve-based animation, and video output tools.

A one-time purchase with no subscription fees. Proof of academic status is required at the time of purchase.

Key Features

• Full Bongo V2 Feature Set — No restrictions vs the Commercial licence.
• Integrated Keyframing — Animate any object, light, or camera directly within the Rhino viewport.
• Inverse Kinematics (IK) — Animate mechanical systems like pistons, hinges, and robotic arms.
• Real-Time Previews — Play back animations instantly in any Rhino shading mode.
• Curve-Based Animation — Constrain objects to follow Rhino curves for camera paths and vehicle animations.
• Video Output — Render animations to AVI and MPEG using any Rhino-compatible renderer.

Use Cases

• Design Students — Creating exploded-view and assembly animations for portfolio presentations.
• Architecture Students — Producing fly-through and sun-study animations for studio projects.
• Engineering Students — Simulating mechanical range of motion and clearance checks.
• Educators — Teaching animation principles within a professional CAD environment.

Eligibility

• Full-time students enrolled at an accredited educational institution
• Faculty and staff at accredited educational institutions
• Proof of academic status required at purchase
• Not transferable — non-transferable

Compatibility

• Rhino Version — Supports Rhino 8, 7, 6, and 5
• Windows — Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7
• Mac — Windows only; Intel Mac users can run via Boot Camp

FAQs

• Who is eligible? Full-time students and faculty at accredited educational institutions.
• Is it transferable? No. Non-transferable.
• Can I upgrade to Commercial later? Yes — contact us for upgrade pricing.
• Is there an evaluation version? Yes. A 30-day unrestricted evaluation is available before purchasing.
• Is it perpetual? Yes. No expiry, no subscription fees.