MetaHuman in Unreal Engine
Create photorealistic digital humans using Epic Games' MetaHuman Creator and Unreal Engine. Learn character creation, animation blueprints, Live Link face tracking, deep customization, and production-ready workflows for film, games, and virtual production.
Course Lessons
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1. Introduction
What are MetaHumans? Explore photorealistic digital humans, use cases, hardware requirements, and the Unreal Engine ecosystem.
2. MetaHuman Creator
Use the cloud-based MetaHuman Creator to sculpt faces, adjust body types, choose hairstyles, and export characters to Unreal.
3. Animation Blueprint
Build Animation Blueprints for MetaHumans. Control State Machines, blend spaces, layered animations, and facial rigs.
4. Live Link
Drive MetaHuman faces with iPhone ARKit via Live Link Face. Set up real-time performance capture for animations.
5. Customization
Advanced material editing, clothing systems, DNA calibration, runtime morph targets, and procedural variations.
6. Best Practices
LOD management, Nanite optimization, Lumen lighting, streaming strategies, and cross-platform deployment.