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Learn how to animate MetaHumans in Unreal Engine with Control Rig and IK Rig.

Animation
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Once your MetaHuman character has been assembled, there are several ways to go about animating it:

  • Play a Custom Animation

    Play a Custom Animation

    Apply a ready-made animation to the character.

  • Animate Using Sequencer

    Animate Using Sequencer

    Overview of importing a MetaHuman in Sequencer and resources to help you learn more about animating MetaHumans with Control Rig.

  • Retarget MetaHuman Creator Animation

    Retarget MetaHuman Creator Animation

    Retarget the template animations provided by MetaHuman Creator for your character.

  • Create a Custom IK Retargeter

    Create a Custom IK Retargeter

    Create a custom IK retargeter for your character.

  • Runtime Retargeting

    Runtime Retargeting

    Understand who to use the various runtime retargeting options for assembled MetaHuman characters.

  • Realtime Animation Using Live Link

    Realtime Animation Using Live Link

    Use MetaHuman sources in Live Link to animate an assembled MetaHuman character in real time.

  • Animating MetaHumans with Control Rig

    Animating MetaHumans with Control Rig

    Video presentation of the Control Rig that is included with a MetaHuman.

  • Using the MetaHuman Facial Rig

    Using the MetaHuman Facial Rig

    Video presentation of the facial Control Rig that is included with a MetaHuman.


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