Beginner Workshop ~ No Experience Needed
Custom Metahuman Creation
Spots available
create your own mocap ready custom character
No experience required
Digital Files of all models provided
Resources guide for continued learning included
Make your own creation to take home
About This Workshop
Celebrate the opening of Batship Studio with an in-person, hands-on Unreal Engine workshop focused on creating digital humans using MetaHuman Creator and Unreal Engine 5. This special session features Elena Dimopoulou as a guest speaker a digital artist and educator who has used MetaHumans in immersive art installations and runs an Epic Games–partnered academy. Elena will share insights into creative workflows and real-world applications of MetaHumans beyond games.
In this instructor-led session, participants will build a custom MetaHuman from scratch. The workshop supports both realistic and stylized character workflows and is designed for creators interested in games, film, virtual production, and digital avatars.
RTX Computers and virtual machines available upon request
What You’ll Learn
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Customizing faces, hair, and features in MetaHuman Creator
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Creating unique characters using Mesh to Meta workflows
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Importing and editing MetaHumans in Unreal Engine 5
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Applying animations, motion capture, and Live Link fundamentals
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Understanding stylized versus realistic digital human pipelines
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Best practices for use in games, film, and virtual environments
Who It's For
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Total beginners curious about creating your own mocap ready character, VTubers
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Artists & designers who want a friendly guided start
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Developers of all skill levels
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Ages 18 and under must have parental consent or be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Requirements
No prior experience required. Laptop optional workstations provided upon request
FAQ
Do I need any experience?
No this is built for first-timers.
What if I can't make it to the workshop?
Your pre-order is valid for the next available date or can be refunded up to one daybefore class day.
What gear do I need?
Laptop minimum 16 GB ram optional, workstations included upon reservation request
Can I bring my own 3D file or design?
Yes! We can work with any file or design you have.
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Instructor
Valentina Echeverry
Unreal Authorized Instructor with experience working on projects for Epic Games, SEGA, and Barbie, and now workshops designed to get your ideas off the ground.
Special Guest
Elena Dimoloupou
Elena Dimopoulou is a New Media Artist and certified Cesium developer, specializing in harnessing the advanced capabilities of the Cesium platform for innovative geospatial visualization. With her expertise, Elena pioneers VR immersive and interactive experiences that transcend conventional mapping methods, shaping captivating narratives and engaging user interactions.
She is also Game Designer at Fortnite , Lego Fortnite Educator and member of the Epic Games Educator Community. Elena’s contributions span diverse domains, reflecting her commitment to innovation and excellence in the digital arts and gaming industries.