Cascadeur

Overview
Cascadeur is a standalone 3D software designed for keyframe animation of humanoids and other characters. It provides a suite of AI-assisted tools that allow animators to create, clean up, and edit animations efficiently while maintaining full manual control over the process. The software is built to integrate into existing workflows by supporting .FBX, .DAE, and .USD file formats.
The tool is intended for professional animators, game developers, and 3D artists looking to speed up their production pipelines. Typical use cases include rigging standard skeletons from platforms like Unreal Engine or Mixamo, generating natural poses via neural networks, applying physics-based motion, and converting baked animation data into editable keyframes. It is particularly useful for creating realistic character movements, gestures, and secondary motions like bouncing or overlapping actions.
How to use it?
- Import your 3D model and use the Quick Rigging Tool to automatically generate a rig for your character.
- Utilize the AutoPosing feature to move control points, allowing the AI to position the rest of the body naturally.
- Apply the AutoPhysics tool to generate realistic motion suggestions based on your keyframes.
- Use the secondary motion sliders to add life to your animation and export the final result for use in your 3D project.
Features
Cascadeur offers various key features, including a Quick Rigging Tool for effortless character rigging, AI-assisted posing for swift and precise keyframe animation, an AutoPhysics Tool for authentic physics simulation, secondary motion tools to enhance animations, and a comprehensive set of animation tools like Trajectories, Ghosts, Copy Tool, Video Reference Import, and others.





