Cascadeur 2023.2 by Nekki

Представленный в 2019 году Cascadeur предназначен для использования в качестве альтернативы традиционным анимационным программам при разработке игр, создании моушн-графики и визуальных эффектов. Несмотря на наличие стандартных инструментов для риггинга, позинга и анимации персонажей, его уникальным преимуществом является набор полуавтоматических инструментов с поддержкой искусственного интеллекта. Ключевые позы персонажа могут быть быстро заданы с помощью системы AutoPosing, которая позволяет пользователю изменить положение небольшого количества суставов, а Cascadeur берёт на себя остальные части тела. Для прыжков персонажа программа может рассчитать физически корректную траекторию движения между ключевыми позами персонажа.

Cascadeur, introduced in 2019, is designed to be an alternative to traditional animation software when it comes to game development, motion graphics, and visual effects. While it offers standard tools for character rigging, posing, and animation, its unique advantage is its set of semi-automatic tools supported by artificial intelligence. Key poses for a character can be quickly set using the AutoPosing system, which allows the user to adjust the positions of a small number of joints, with Cascadeur handling the rest of the body. For character jumps, the program can calculate a physically accurate trajectory of motion between the character's key poses.

Among other important changes, there's experimental support for Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD), which allows for importing and exporting files in the USD format. Additionally, when importing and exporting characters in USD format, the program supports more animation-friendly four-dimensional meshes. As for improvements to existing features, you can note the support for multiple constraints on a scene object. Constraints are also now visible in the viewport. The Quick Rigging Tool now supports multiple Twist Bones for each joint, and the Trajectory system has a new mode called "Relative to Pivot." Furthermore, the experimental AI-powered motion capture system introduced in Cascadeur 2023.1 now works "5 times faster."

Cascadeur 2023.2 is available for Windows 10 and above, Ubuntu 20.04 and above for Linux, and macOS 13.3 and above. The program is free for individual users or teams with an annual income of less than $100,000. However, animation exports are limited to 300 frames per scene and 120 joints per scene. The Pro subscription costs $300 per year and removes these export limitations. The Business subscription, which also provides priority support, is priced at $1000 per year.
In both cases, by subscribing annually, users can continue using the program as if they had a perpetual license, even if they later decide to cancel the subscription.