Cascadeur
3D 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.
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