Software:Cascadeur
| Developer(s) | Nekki |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2019 |
| Stable release | 2024.2
/ September 12, 2024 |
| Operating system |
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| Type | 3D computer graphics |
| Licence | Freemium |
| Website | cascadeur |
Cascadeur is a 3D animation software developed by Nekki, a Cyprus-based company. The software is designed for creating keyframe animations, and used primarily in developing indie games and producing dynamic animations without motion capture.[1]
Development and release
Cascadeur was initially conceived by Nekki, which is also known for developing Shadow Fight and Vector games, to address the need for a tool that could simulate physics accurately and create realistic animations for games.[2][3][4] The software was first introduced in an open beta in 2019,[5] and after years of development and community feedback, the early access version was launched in 2021,[6] followed by an official full release in 2022.[7][8] Nekki has continued to add features with version updates.[9]
In January 2024, Nekki announced that it was also working on a mobile version of the software. Cascadeur Mobile entered open beta for iPhone and iPad in June 2024.[10][11]
Features
Cascadeur includes a tool for character posing called AutoPosing,[12] a set of tools called AutoPhysics for creating physics-based motion sequences,[13] and an Animation Unbaking feature which converts a baked animation into editable keyframes and interpolations.[14] Other features include secondary animations, rigging, video-based mocap, and animation retargeting.[15]
The software has a free version and three paid subscription versions.[16]
References
- ↑ Hatton, Paul (14 September 2024). "Cascadeur 2024.2 review: Automated tools that supercharge your character animation" (in en). Creative Bloq. https://www.creativebloq.com/3d/cascadeur-2024-2-review.
- ↑ Forde, Matthew (30 July 2020). "Nekki makes open beta animation software Cascadeur free for commercial use" (in en). Pocket Gamer. https://www.pocketgamer.biz/nekki-cascadeur-beta-free-commercial-use/.
- ↑ "SIGGRAPH 2019 : Cascadeur - physique et deep learning, l'avenir de l'animation?" (in fr-FR). 3DVF. 5 November 2019. https://3dvf.com/redaction/siggraph-2019-cascadeur-physique-et-deep-learning-lavenir-de-lanimation/.
- ↑ "Cascadeur: The Future of Game Animation" (in en). 80.lv. 28 May 2019. https://80.lv/articles/cascadeur-the-future-of-game-animation/.
- ↑ Milligan, Mercedes (29 July 2020). "Nekki Launches Open Beta of Animation Software Cascadeur for Free Commercial Use". Animation Magazine. https://www.animationmagazine.net/2020/07/nekki-launches-open-beta-of-animation-software-cascadeur-for-free-commercial-use/.
- ↑ "Nekki ships Cascadeur 2021.1". CG Channel. https://www.cgchannel.com/2021/04/nekki-ships-cascadeur-2021-1/.
- ↑ "Cascadeur's Release Version Is Now Available" (in en). 80.lv. 15 December 2022. https://80.lv/articles/cascadeur-s-release-version-is-now-available/.
- ↑ "Nekki releases Cascadeur 2022.3". CG Channel. https://www.cgchannel.com/2022/12/nekki-releases-cascadeur-2022-3/.
- ↑ "Cascadeur 2024.2 Release Set for September 12". Digital Production. 9 September 2024. https://digital-production.org/2024/09/09/cascadeur-2024-2-release-set-for-september-12/.
- ↑ "Cascadeur Mobile enters open beta". CG Channel. https://www.cgchannel.com/2024/06/nekki-releases-cascadeur-mobile/.
- ↑ "Cascadeur Mobile Available In Open Beta" (in en). 80.lv. 10 June 2024. https://80.lv/articles/cascadeur-mobile-available-in-open-beta/.
- ↑ "AI-Assistance in 3D-Character Posing: How It Works in Cascadeur" (in en). 80.lv. 16 March 2023. https://80.lv/articles/ai-assistance-in-3d-character-posing-how-it-works-in-cascadeur/.
- ↑ "Cascadeur 2022: Improving Physics-Based Character Animation" (in en). 80.lv. 2 May 2022. https://80.lv/articles/cascadeur-2022-improving-physics-based-character-animation/.
- ↑ "Physics based animation software, Cascadeur's early access available now!". AnimationXpress. 14 April 2021. https://www.animationxpress.com/animation/physics-based-animation-software-cascadeurs-early-access-available-now/.
- ↑ "3D animation tool Cascadeur has been released". 3DVF. 15 December 2022. https://3dvf.com/en/3d-animation-tool-cascadeur-is-about-to-be-released/.
- ↑ Obedkov, Evgeny (21 March 2024). "Nekki updates its 3D animation tool Cascadeur with unbaking and physics improvements, revamps its pricing model". Game World Observer. https://gameworldobserver.com/2024/03/21/cascadeur-animation-unbaking-autophysics-new-pricing-model.
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