Cascadeur
verifiedFreemium3D keyframe animation tool with AI posing and physics; strong for game and character work, with free, indie and pro licenses.
What it does
Cascadeur is standalone 3D software for keyframe character animation, and for cleaning up and editing imported animations. AI-assisted tools like AutoPosing and AutoPhysics plus quick rigging speed up creating natural motion. It works with FBX, DAE and USD files to fit into common animation pipelines.
How to use: Use Cascadeur to create 3D keyframe animations by rigging characters, posing them with AI assistance, applying physics, and adding secondary motion. Integrate with other programs using .FBX and .DAE files.
Core features
- ✦AI AutoPosing for faster natural poses
- ✦AutoPhysics for realistic motion
- ✦Quick rigging and standard-skeleton support
- ✦Animation unbaking to make baked clips editable
- ✦Video motion capture and secondary motion
- ✦FBX/DAE/USD compatibility
Use cases
- →Animate game and film characters
- →Clean up and edit motion-capture data
- →Retarget animations between characters
Reviews
Big-picture takes: what it's for and whether it delivers. High-engagement videos from YouTube — not sponsored.
Cascadeur - Is This the Future of Animation
Grant Abbitt (Gabbitt) · 568K views
How to use Cascadeur's Free Video Mocap Feature
Aron Nemeth · 227K views
Blender Vs Cascadeur | which one is better for Animation
InspirationTuts · 81K views
Tutorials
Step-by-step: exactly how to get things done with it.
Cascadeur - AI-Assisted Keyframe Animation Software
Cascadeur - The Future of Animation · 539K views
Character Rigging in Cascadeur | A Complete Guide
Cascadeur - The Future of Animation · 119K views