Bongo V2 - Commercial Licence

Bongo V2 is the premier professional animation plugin for Rhino 3D, bringing high-end keyframe animation tools directly into the Rhino workspace. Developed by McNeel, it eliminates the need for complex data exports by allowing you to animate objects, cameras, and lights in real-time — without leaving your primary CAD environment.

Featuring a powerful Inverse Kinematics (IK) engine, Bongo simplifies the animation of complex mechanical assemblies and linkages. From simple walk-throughs to sophisticated mechanical simulations, Bongo's intuitive timeline and drag-and-drop interface makes professional animation accessible to every Rhino user.

Key Features

• Integrated Keyframing — Animate any object, light, or camera directly within the Rhino viewport using a familiar timeline and keyframe markers.
• Inverse Kinematics (IK) — Animate mechanical systems like pistons, hinges, and robotic arms by defining joints and constraints.
• Real-Time Previews — Play back animations instantly in any Rhino shading mode (Wireframe, Shaded, Rendered) to verify motion before final output.
• Object Hierarchies — Set up parent/child relationships so child objects automatically follow parent transformations.
• Video Output — Render animations to standard video formats (AVI, MPEG) using any Rhino-compatible renderer including Rhino Render, V-Ray, or Bella.
• Curve-Based Animation — Constrain objects to follow specific Rhino curves — ideal for camera paths or vehicles following a road.
• Bongo Gumball — Dedicated manipulation tool for precise positioning and keyframe creation in animation mode.

Use Cases

• Product Designers — Creating exploded-view animations to demonstrate assembly sequences and internal product components.
• Mechanical Engineers — Simulating range of motion for machinery and industrial equipment using IK to check clearances.
• Architects — Designing dynamic sun-study animations or fly-through videos to showcase spatial layouts and lighting to clients.
• Jewellery Designers — Animating rotating displays of rings and gemstones with sophisticated camera paths for marketing and social media.
• Marine Architects — Visualising moving deck machinery, crane operations, or hull fairing animations within the vessel model.

Compatibility

• Rhino Version — Supports Rhino 8, 7, 6, and 5
• Windows — Windows 11, 10, 8.1, and 7
• Mac — Windows only; Mac users can run Bongo via Boot Camp on Intel-based Macs. Not natively supported on macOS.
• Plugin Dependencies — None; operates as a standard Rhino plugin

System Requirements

• Minimum — No special requirements beyond the host Rhino installation; 8 GB RAM; 600 MB disk space; OpenGL 4.1 capable video card
• Recommended — 16 GB+ RAM; multi-button mouse with scroll wheel; SpaceNavigator for advanced 3D navigation

FAQs

• Is Bongo V2 a perpetual licence? Yes. A one-time purchase — no mandatory subscription fees.
• Can I use Bongo on a Mac? Currently Windows only. Intel-based Mac users can run Bongo via Boot Camp.
• Does Bongo work with third-party renderers? Yes. Compatible with any Rhino-compatible renderer including V-Ray, Flamingo, and Bella.
• Is there an evaluation version? Yes. A 30-day unrestricted evaluation is available. After 30 days it functions as an animation viewer only.
• Can I upgrade from Bongo V1? Yes. Bongo V1 owners are eligible for the V2 Upgrade at a significantly reduced price.