Cascadeur
3D animation software for physics-based character animation.
Overview
Cascadeur is a software for 3D keyframe animation of humanoid or other characters. It allows animators to create expressive and realistic animations without the need for motion capture. Its unique physics-based tools and AI-assisted features help to simplify the animation process and achieve believable results quickly.
✨ Key Features
- AutoPosing tool for creating natural poses
- AutoPhysics for realistic secondary motion and trajectories
- IK/FK rigging and interpolation
- Graph editor for fine-tuning animation curves
- Trajectory editing tools
- Support for humanoid and custom character rigs
🎯 Key Differentiators
- AI and physics-based tools dramatically speed up workflow
- Focuses specifically on character animation
- Intuitive tools for controlling character physics and secondary motion
Unique Value: Makes creating physically realistic character animations faster and more intuitive by leveraging AI to handle the complex physics, allowing animators to focus on creativity.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used by indie and AA game studios to create dynamic character animations without a mocap budget.
- Adopted by animators to add a layer of physical realism to their keyframed work.
- Praised for its ability to quickly create complex and believable action sequences.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Facial animation.
- Modeling, texturing, or rendering.
- Animating non-character objects like vehicles or environments.
🏆 Alternatives
While Maya and Blender are general-purpose 3D suites, Cascadeur is a specialized tool that can produce higher quality, more realistic body mechanics in less time, making it a powerful addition to an existing animation pipeline.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Pro tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Cascadeur Basic is free for everyone and includes all key animation tools. Some advanced features and export options are limited.
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