Cascadeur

What is Cascadeur?

Cascadeur is a standalone 3D animation software designed to simplify and accelerate the creation of character animations using AI and physics-based tools. It allows animators to produce expressive and physically accurate animations for games, films, and other media without relying on motion capture data. Cascadeur supports common file formats like FBX, DAE, and USD, making it easy to integrate into existing workflows. Its unique features such as AutoPosing and AutoPhysics enable users to generate natural poses and realistic movements efficiently, while tools like Quick Rigging and Animation Unbaking enhance rigging and editing flexibility.

Key Features

• AI-Assisted AutoPosing

  Neural network-powered rig that automatically positions the entire character body based on a few control points, speeding up pose creation with natural results.

• Physics-Based AutoPhysics

  Applies realistic physics simulations to character movements, ensuring natural trajectories and velocities, especially useful for dynamic actions like jumps.

• Quick Rigging Tool

  Drag-and-drop interface to automatically generate rigs for characters, compatible with standard skeletons from popular platforms such as Mixamo and Unreal Engine.

• Animation Unbaking

  Converts baked animations into editable keyframes by intelligently selecting keyframes and interpolation intervals for precise editing.

• Secondary Motion Controls

  Adjustable sliders to add realistic secondary motions like shaking or bouncing to body parts, enhancing animation expressiveness.

• Comprehensive Animation Tools

  Includes trajectory visualization, video reference import, ghosting, and a graph editor with easy switching between IK and FK interpolation.

Use Cases

• Game Development : Create and refine realistic character animations for video games, including complex action sequences and acrobatic movements.
• Film and VFX : Produce high-quality, physically accurate animations for movies and visual effects without the need for motion capture.
• 3D Character Animation : Design expressive humanoid and creature animations using AI-assisted posing and physics tools to enhance natural movement.
• Motion Capture Cleanup : Import motion capture data and use Animation Unbaking and editing tools to clean up and improve animation quality.
• Animation Education : Learn and experiment with keyframe animation techniques supported by AI and physics to understand realistic motion principles.

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