This product is a character animation software that offers tools for rigging, animating, and simulating 3D characters. It supports integration with other programs like Unreal Engine, Unity, and Blender. It provides features for easy posing and physics-based animations.
Features
Auto-Posing
Automatically calculates natural poses for 3D models using AI, reducing the time required for manual adjustments.
Physics-Based Animation
Allows users to apply physical laws to animations, ensuring more realistic movements and interactions.
Rigging Tools
Provides tools to build armatures and skeletons for 3D models, supporting precise control over movement.
Auto-Physics
Integrates physics into character animations automatically, improving realism by simulating gravity, weight, and force.
Video Reference
Turn video references into animations by matching 3D model movements with video footage.
Foot Loops and Hangs
Easy setup of foot contacts with ground and hang time, improving animation quality by controlling character stability.
Finger Control
Provides intuitive controls for creating complex and detailed finger movements in characters.
How to Begin
A series of 8 lessons designed to introduce new users to the basics of using Cascadeur for 3D animation.
Advanced Tutorials
7 lessons that cover more complex techniques and skills in using Cascadeur for creating advanced 3D animations.
Physics
A set of 6 lessons focusing on the principles of physics in animation, teaching how to apply realistic movements.
Rigging
4 lessons dedicated to teaching users how to rig characters for animation in Cascadeur.
Physics-Based Animation
Allows creating expressive and realistic animations for movies and video games without motion capture using a physics-based approach.
Installation Guide
Provides instructions on how to install Cascadeur and what the system requirements are.
Getting Started Guide
Offers a quick guide on how to start working with Cascadeur.
Interface Guide
A complete overview of the Cascadeur user interface.
Tool Guide
A comprehensive list of instruments for the animation process.
Animation Guide
Guidance on how to create, edit, and refine animations in Cascadeur.
Rigging Guide
Instructions on how to import custom models to Cascadeur and prepare them for animation.
AutoPosing Performance on MacOS
Fixes were made to improve the performance of the AutoPosing feature on MacOS systems.
AutoPosing Toes Tip Behavior
Improvements were implemented to enhance the tip behavior of toes when using AutoPosing.
AutoPosing Keyframes
Improvements were made to AutoPosing behavior in connection with keyframes to enhance animation quality.
Keyframe Indication in Trajectories
Fixed an issue with keyframe indication within trajectory views to ensure accurate representation.
Camera Object Artifacts
Artifacts appearing during camera object rendering were fixed to improve visual clarity.
General Fixes
Several small unspecified fixes were implemented to improve overall performance and stability.
Launching the Program and Working with Scenes
Covers the foundational steps to start using the software and setting up scenes. It includes 3 cards and takes approximately 5 minutes to complete.
Viewing Scene Objects
Teaches how to view and manage objects within a scene. It consists of 10 cards, taking about 10 minutes to go through.
Posing a Character
Guides users on how to pose a character, emphasizing the basics. The tutorial includes 9 cards and takes around 10 minutes.
Autoposing
Introduces the autoposing feature which simplifies character posing. This section contains 10 cards and requires approximately 15 minutes.
Working with Timeline Frames
Provides instructions on handling timeline frames for animation. It consists of 6 cards and takes 15 minutes.
Motion Tracking Tools
Explains the use of motion tracking tools in animations, with 7 cards included in the section, taking about 15 minutes.
Interpolation Types
Covers different interpolation types used in animations. The content is spread over 5 cards and requires 10 minutes to complete.
Tracks
Describes how to work with tracks in the software. It involves 8 cards and is approximately 10 minutes long.
More Object Display Options
This tutorial covers advanced display options for managing object visibility and configurations to improve workflow.
Hiding Scene Objects
Learn to efficiently manage scene complexity by selectively hiding objects during animation.
More Selecting Options
Explore advanced selection tools to speed up the animation process by efficiently selecting multiple objects or components.
Manipulator Settings
Customize manipulator tools to enhance control and precision in object manipulation during animations.
Copying the Position of Objects
Understand how to transfer object positions or attributes to other objects, improving animation consistency.
Editing Intervals
Detailed techniques on adjusting and refining intervals to create smoother animations and transitions.
Tween Machine
Learn to use the Tween Machine tool for creating intermediate frames to smooth animations.
The Basics of Physics in Cascadeur
A section that introduces the essentials of physics as applied in Cascadeur, including tutorials or lessons organized into 3 cards, taking approximately 10 minutes to complete.
The Center of Mass and Balance
This area covers concepts related to the center of mass and balance, provided in 6 cards, designed to take about 10 minutes.
Fulcrum Points
Focuses on understanding fulcrum points in animations. This is a slightly longer section with 4 cards estimated to take 15 minutes.
Ballistics
Explores the principles of ballistics in animation, broken down into 4 cards, taking around 10 minutes.
Rotation
Explains rotation in animations, organized into 3 cards, with a total time of 10 minutes.
Compensation Motion
Teaches compensation motion concepts with 6 cards, expected to be completed in about 15 minutes.
Rigging Basics
Tutorials for understanding the fundamentals of rigging, including controllers and joints.
Quick Rigging Tool
A tool for accelerating the rigging process, helping to quickly create joints and controllers.
Basics of Creating Rig Elements Manually
Guides on how to manually create rigging elements for more personalized control.
Step by Step Guide for Non-Humanoid Characters
Detailed instructions to create rigs specifically for non-humanoid models, accommodating unique body structures.