I'm creating a game using OpenGL (via SDL) and C++ (via Visual Studios 2010 Professional). During the game, I will be using 3D character animation. I'd like to use wavefront *.obj files for all the 3D models (with the exception of terrain). The characters will need to have fluent movements (realistic), with as many as 250-500 frames (for walking, running, sprinting, jumping, crouching, crawling, etc.). I'd like to use either md2 or md3, but the 3D modelling/animation tool I'll be using (Blender 3D 2.57) doesn't support either one. The game will only be running on Windows.
What I need is a small yet powerful *.obj loader and parser that supports animation. It must be written in C++ and be usable by SDL.
Thanks
Alright, after looking at all the file formats that Blender can export to...I've decided to go with 3DS because it produces the smallest file format when I export the default cube. Thanks @Daniel For recommending 3DS!