Cascadeur is standalone 3D animation software for creating, editing, and cleaning up keyframe animations, combining physics-based tools with integrated AI assistance. AutoPosing, described as “a smart rig powered by neural networks,” helps generate natural character poses faster than manual positioning alone.
AutoPhysics generates realistic motion suggestions displayed as a “green double” of the character for reference, while Animation Unbaking automatically converts baked animations into editable keyframes. Quick rigging offers one-click skeleton generation, with secondary motion adjustment (shake, bounce, overlap), video mocap support, and retargeting between characters rounding out the toolset.
Cascadeur targets animators, game developers, VFX professionals, indie creators, and educational institutions. Free tier: no commercial use. Indie: up to $100,000 annual revenue, 3 users. Pro (Individual), Teams, and Educational tiers are also available, plus a limited-time Pro trial.
