Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation

Developer: CBaileyFilm

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Creates a faster-playing version of a rigged Blender mesh by splitting skinned meshes into bone-parented slices.

What Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation does

Instant Calamari, from CBaileyFilm, aims to speed up viewport playback of heavy rigs. From the armature's data tab, one click builds a lighter version of the character.

Child meshes are split into slices based on vertex group weights and parented to the driving bones. The original deform meshes and the new calamari meshes live in separate collections, so you can swap between them quickly. Animators who struggle with sluggish playback can work at closer to real-time speeds.

Key features

  • One-click generation from the armature data tab
  • Splits meshes into bone-parented slices by weights
  • Original and calamari meshes in separate collections
  • Quick toggling between versions
  • Leaves vertex weights intact

FAQ

Is Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation free?

Yes, Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.

Which apps does Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation work with?

Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation works with Blender.

Who develops Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation?

Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation is developed by CBaileyFilm. You can find their other plugins on the CBaileyFilm page of this catalog.

Where can I download Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation?

Download Instant Calamari - Faster Playback For Animation free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.

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