3D Models for Cascadeur

Cascadeur primarily imports FBX (the main format for rigged characters and animation data), OBJ (for static props and environment geometry), and exports FBX and BVH. FBX is the core format for Cascadeur workflows — it carries the skeleton rig, skin weights, mesh geometry, and existing animation data in a single file. For Proofly assets: filter by FBX for rigged character models and game assets that you want to animate in Cascadeur; OBJ and GLB can be used for environment props and scene dressing alongside your animated characters.

Cascadeur works with both pre-rigged FBX characters and can also set up its AI physics rig on top of imported geometry. For the fastest workflow, import a pre-rigged FBX character — Cascadeur reads the existing skeleton hierarchy and applies its AI autobalance and physics tools on top. Cascadeur also has tools to create and bind its own physics rig to an unrigged mesh, but this requires more setup time. For Proofly assets: filter by 'Rigged' to find FBX models that already have skeleton rigs — these import into Cascadeur with the least friction and let you take advantage of AI autobalance immediately.

To import a Proofly FBX into Cascadeur: 1) Download the FBX file from Proofly (filter by FBX format and look for Rigged listings). 2) Open Cascadeur and create a new scene, or open an existing project. 3) Go to File > Import FBX and browse to your downloaded FBX file. 4) Cascadeur imports the mesh, skeleton, and skin weights. 5) Use Cascadeur's AutoPhysics tools to apply the AI autobalance rig — Cascadeur detects the skeleton hierarchy and maps its physics joints. 6) Create keyframe poses using Cascadeur's pose editing tools — the AI fills in physically accurate inbetweens. 7) Export the finished animation as FBX for import into Unity, Unreal Engine, or other game engines.

Yes — Proofly character FBX models can serve as rig references and mesh stand-ins in Cascadeur. If you are animating a character that will be replaced in production (e.g., a game protagonist whose final mesh is not yet complete), you can use a Proofly character FBX as a stand-in mesh to develop the animation. The skeleton hierarchy and animation data can later be retargeted to the final character mesh. Cascadeur's AutoPhysics and pose tools work based on skeleton structure, so a compatible rig on a Proofly character provides a practical animation development proxy.

Yes — Proofly's Commercial license covers using purchased models in commercial game projects, VFX renders, and animated content where the rendered output is the deliverable. Check each listing's license tier: Personal license = non-commercial use only; Commercial license = commercial games, films, animations, and client VFX work where the 3D model contributes to a rendered or interactive output; Extended license = cases where the 3D model or animation file itself is distributed or sold as a product. For game studios and independent animators using Cascadeur in commercial pipelines, the Commercial license on Proofly listings covers these workflows.