The Vat Man
Developer: Nodes and noodles
Bakes animation, simulation and particles into Vertex Animation Textures playable in Cycles via a material.
What The Vat Man does
The Vat Man converts motion into Vertex Animation Textures so it can be replayed using nothing more than a material. This works in Cycles, which makes heavy animation lighter to handle in a scene.
Baked motion can go onto a new object or morph an existing one; several VAT objects can be merged and animations managed with smooth loops. Per-animation material settings, a UV map combiner and a texture atlas creator are included, and rigged characters can be baked too. Good for crowds and repeated simulated elements.
Key features
- VAT baking and playback in Cycles
- Bake to new object or morph an existing one
- Merge multiple VAT objects
- Tools to combine UV maps and build texture atlases
- Looping animation management
FAQ
Is The Vat Man free?
Yes, The Vat Man is free. Click the Download Free button on this PluginDex page to get it at no cost.
Which apps does The Vat Man work with?
The Vat Man works with Blender.
Who develops The Vat Man?
The Vat Man is developed by Nodes and noodles. You can find their other plugins on the Nodes and noodles page of this catalog.
Where can I download The Vat Man?
Download The Vat Man free from this PluginDex page using the Download Free button. You get free access without paying.