Released : 2023
Manufacturer : Udemy
Author : Mepi.pl Video Tutorials
Duration : 02:27:22
Giveaway Type : Video Tutorial
Language : English
Description : Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of real-time animation with our comprehensive Udemy course specifically designed to take advantage of the possibilities Unreal Engine’s advanced virtual production capabilities. This course is a revolutionary opportunity for aspiring animators, directors, visual effects artists and game developers seeking to master the art of real-time animation using world-class motion capture systems.
What am I getting myself into?
Professional Mocap Studio Sessions: Get hands-on training with real footage from professional studio motion capture sessions. Learn to animate with high-quality data sourced from industry-leading systems such as OptiTrack, Vicon, and Rokoko suits. Includes access to Unreal Project files!
Metahuman Animator: Develop your character animation skills using advanced MetaHuman Animator footage, plus exclusive performance footage of actresses for hands-on experience.
Motion capture without markers using Move ai. Immerse yourself in innovative animation with markerless motion capture technology, integrating Move and Rokoko video into your workflow for greater flexibility.
Real World Examples: Gain hands-on experience with industry-relevant examples, including using Control Rig in Unreal Engine to blend and clean up animations.
Comprehensive Curriculum: From basic principles to advanced techniques, our curriculum provides a deep understanding of real-time animation in Unreal Engine.
Cost-Effective Training: Discover Rokoko’s cost-effective markerless grippers and mockups, ideal for those working on a budget.
Who is this course for?
– Aspiring and professional animators
– Visual effects artists
– Filmmakers and content creators
– Game developers
– Anyone interested in animation and virtual production
Course requirements:
Software: Unreal Engine (latest version). Download for free from the official Unreal Engine website.
Additional materials: PC or laptop with minimum system requirements to run Unreal Engine, including a suitable graphics card.
Skill Level: Intermediate knowledge of 3D animation or game development is recommended.
Mindset: Be willing to experiment and embrace the evolving world of virtual production and real-time animation.
What will you achieve?
Proficient in real-time animation techniques in Unreal Engine.
Learn to work with professional mockup data out of the box in this course!
MetaHumans animation skills using markerless mocap technology, inertial suits and optics.
Understanding of a professional virtual production process based on industry standards.
Scripted (how to) mixed with unscripted course content – it’s as live as it gets on a mocap studio set, and you can not only watch actors and directors work, but also practice on the same assets and animations!
You’ll build a powerful portfolio showcasing real-life examples and receive tips to help you visualize scenes as you go!
The course is supported by Bartosz Barlowski, an official Unreal Engine instructor, to ensure the best possible workflow. Remember, if you don’t have the space or budget for your own mockup studio/suite, this course is a great starter package. You can even use our high quality mockup in your own project to learn step by step!
What you’ll do here:
Master Unreal Engine for Animation: Gain comprehensive skills in using Unreal Engine to create real-time animation, focusing on both technical and creative aspects.
Learn motion capture technology: Learn the basics and advanced techniques of motion capture technology (mocap), including direct-to-face and markerless motion capture.
Realistic Character Animation: Develop the ability to animate realistic human characters, focusing on acting and skateboarding.
Virtual Manufacturing Techniques. Understand and apply virtual production techniques in animation, increasing the quality and efficiency of your projects.
Using Metahuman Animator: Gain hands-on experience with Metahuman Animator and learn how to develop high-quality character animation.
Animation Solutions on a Budget: Discover cost-effective animation techniques and tools that make high-quality animation accessible on a budget.
Practical Applications of Mocap: Apply mocap technology to real-life scenarios by learning how to effectively integrate motion capture data into your animation projects.
Animation Cleanup Strategies: Learn animation cleanup and enhancement techniques to achieve a polished and professional final product.
Interactive Learning Experience: Participate in an interactive learning environment while enhancing understanding through hands-on examples and live demonstrations.
Opportunities for networking and collaboration. Connect with fellow animators, visual effects artists, and game developers, creating a community of learning and collaboration.
Join me and Emanuel Bans as we explore real-time animation in Unreal Engine: Acting and Skateboarding in Mocap. An experimental 3D method and I’m VERY excited to share it today. Filmed 100% live with a live audience. Interested in virtual production using digital characters? We’ll look at tools like UE5 and many others like Blender, with real-life examples. Like using cool equipment? The course explains how the 6-axis space mouse and keyboard ecosystem in Unreal is VERY helpful with virtual cameras or #realtime animations.
What am I getting myself into and why?
You can see how performance capture works on different levels. You’ll also learn that you can customize the content in your own way with provided mockups and source files + quick instructions + hands-on training with actual data from professional motion capture studio sessions + video reference.
Once you’ve been introduced to high tech, you’ll learn the indie way of mocaping using apps like Move AI or dual camera setups. Cleaning is necessary no matter how good the technology is, so by providing high quality data sourced from industry leading systems like OptiTrack and Rokoko, you can see what’s best for your animation needs, and most importantly, you can play with her during the game! Classes include Unreal Project files to explore.
Metahuman Animator: Tips and tricks for getting the best performance data. Develop your character animation skills with advanced Metahuman Animator footage, plus exclusive performance footage of actresses for hands-on experience. iClone8’s connection to Unreal, working with metahumans.
Immerse yourself in innovative motion capture animation with just an iPhone in real-life examples: Then work entirely in Unreal, using Unreal Engine’s Control Rig for cleanup strategies and additive blending to clean up animations.
Cost-Effective Learning Experience: Discover the cost-effective solutions I review, ideal for those working on a budget.
Why did we create this course?
I saw an unfilled gap in online courses that provide content based on high-quality resources and expert instruction.
Finally, is this for me? Who is this for?
Aspiring and professional animators
Visual effects artists
Filmmakers and content creators
Game developers
Anyone interested in animation and virtual production
That’s not all there is to this course, which includes additional materials!
Increased focus on IK Rig and animation retargeting (including Unreal 5.3 project files):
IK Rig Animation: Added an in-depth module to the IK (Inverse Kinematics) Rig Unreal Engine system. This section will show you how to create and manipulate IK rigs for dynamic movement and character animation. This includes hands-on training on setting up IR chains, solving common IR problems, and using IR to make character movements more realistic.
Animation Retargeting: Learn best practices for animation retargeting in Unreal Engine. This involves adapting the animation of one character model to another, allowing a wide range of motion capture data to be used across different character forms. The course will provide hands-on experience in animation retargeting, including setting up skeletal meshes and ensuring smooth movement transfer between different character setups.
These more advanced topics will be woven into the existing course structure, with source files and ready-made .uasset files complementing the comprehensive curriculum with additional hands-on examples and exercises. By understanding IK Rig and animation retargeting, students will be able to take their animation skills to the next level, ensuring adaptability and proficiency in solving a variety of animation problems in Unreal Engine.
Video format : MP4
Video : AVC, 1920×1080, 16:9, 30.000 fps, 2355 kbps
Audio : AAC LC SBR, 48.0 kHz, 62.7 kbps
