Advanced Animation in Unreal Engine: Customize Your 3D Character’s Movement

Unlock the secrets to creating believable 3D character animation with expert guidance from Lucas Ridley, a seasoned professional who’s worked on blockbuster films like Avengers: Infinity War and Aladdin, as well as acclaimed video games like The Last of Us Part 2 and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.

This course dives deep into character animation in Unreal Engine, showing you how to breathe life into your 3D models. Learn how to leverage motion capture to personalize your character's movements, making them feel authentic and engaging.

Here's what you'll master:

• Motion Capture Animation: Learn to capture and apply motion data to your 3D characters.
• Character Movement Customization: Fine-tune character movements using data and layer adjustments for a unique performance.
• Unreal Engine Rendering: Render your finished animation into a shareable, cinematic movie file.
• Mobile Motion Capture: Discover how to use the Move One app on your iPhone to create motion capture animations, even without an Apple App Store subscription. Lucas also shows how to download pre-made animations.

What you'll gain:

Whether you're an experienced animator looking to expand your skills or a beginner eager to learn advanced animation techniques in Unreal Engine, this class provides the expertise to create compelling and realistic animated performances for any 3D character. You'll learn to apply and edit motion capture data effectively.

Prerequisites: A basic understanding of Unreal Engine navigation is recommended.

Required Materials:

• Unreal Engine software
• Computer
• Three-button mouse
• iPhone
• Tripod
• Move One app

Ready to elevate your video game animation or create stunning 3D films? Explore Lucas Ridley’s full Learning Path for more in-depth training on video game animation in Unreal Engine.