This task can be performed using Cavalry Studio
Real-time 2D animation power, free for modern motion designers
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Cavalry Studio
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Cavalry is a professional 2D animation environment for Mac and Windows that delivers real-time motion design with procedural rigs and data-driven workflows. It connects to spreadsheets, exports to Lottie, and includes rich learning resources, making it ideal for modern motion designers and animation teams.
What to expect from an ideal product
- Cavalry Studio provides a node-based system that lets you build procedural rigs without coding, making character animation faster and more flexible than traditional keyframe methods
- The software runs animations in real-time as you work, so you can see changes instantly and iterate quickly without waiting for previews to render
- Built-in procedural tools like automatic lip sync, walk cycles, and expression controls help you create complex character movements with simple parameter adjustments
- You can import vector graphics from Illustrator or create shapes directly in Cavalry, then quickly turn them into animated characters using the rigging tools
- The timeline and curve editor work together with the procedural system, letting you blend keyframe animation with automated behaviors for more dynamic results
