What is Popul8 Express?

Automate the tedious, master the creative

Popul8 Express automates character creation, streamlines asset fitting, and generates infinite variations instantly. All you need is a single 3D base character that aligns with your technical and artistic requirements - Popul8 handles the rest.

Use Cases

Template icon Crowd Generation

Bring your worlds to life by instantly creating thousands of diverse, game-ready characters at scale. Fully customizable characters and always visually consistent. Engine-agnostic and built for any platform and engine. Popul8 empowers you to craft vibrant, dynamic environments with ease.

Template icon Automatic Asset Fitting

Automate garment and accessory fitting at scale for any character shape. Handle layering and rigidity while processing thousands of assets across different models. Fit new assets to all characters—or apply all assets to a new character—ensuring consistent results and reducing manual work.

Template icon Game-Ready Assets

Generate optimized, game-ready assets that match imported specifications and topology, with optimized formats for smooth integration. Built for efficiency, assets work with any pipeline or engine. Supporting standard formats and Unreal/Unity compatibility, assets are ready for immediate use and integration.

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Your specifications. Your topology. Your characters. Your assets.

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🛠️ The Process

  1. Import a Template Character – A 3D model that meets your required technical specifications (e.g., topology, rig, textures, etc.).
  2. Create Shape Variations – Generate shape variations (e.g., tall, heavy, identity-based characters) using Popul8’s Shape Editor, or import variations created in external software.
  3. Import Asset Catalogue – Add Deformables (garments, grooms, accessories, etc.) or Animations to make them available for any variation.
  4. Create Crowds – Build collections of characters that follow the Template’s technical requirements, incorporating shape variations and complementary assets.
  5. Bridge to Unity or Unreal – Seamlessly export your characters from Popul8 to your preferred game engine.