Introduction

Cascadeur is a software for creating character animation without motion capture. Using physics-based approach, it allows for creating expressive and realistic animations for movies and video games. You can get it on our website.

This manual is intended to help you learn how to use Cascadeur. Here, you can learn what instruments the software offers for animation process, and how they can be put to use.

What’s New in Cascadeur

In the recent version 2025.1:

1. Inbetweening
2. Improved AutoPhysics
3. Improved user interface

For a complete list of changes and improvements, see release notes.

Other Sources of Information

FAQ: a collection of answers to common questions and concerns.

Discord Channel: there, you can contact other users and the developers.

Tutorials & Courses: step-by-step guides to Cascadeur interface, features and workflow.

Video Lessons: video guides to key features of Cascadeur.

User Manual sections