Cascadeur 2024.3 introduces Ragdoll Physics, UE Livelink & much more!
Nov 28, 2024
We've just released Cascadeur 2024.3!
Packed with powerful new tools and updates, this version brings greater realism and control to animations, making it a must-have for creators and developers.
Key Highlights of this version:
- Ragdoll Physics : Characters now react to collisions with objects and each other. Your poses directly influence the simulation, and settings can be fine-tuned for perfect results.
- Secondary Motion Enhancements : Create smoother, more natural animations with improved behavior that now also recognizes collisions.
- Unreal Engine LiveLink : Iterate faster with real-time synchronization between Cascadeur and Unreal Engine.
- One-Click Auto Interpolation : Quickly set interpolations for animation intervals, saving time while maintaining high quality.
For a complete list of changes, check out the 2024.3 release notes.
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