Beginner Workshop ~ No Experience Needed
Motion Capture for Beginners in Unreal Engine
Spots available
Live Performance to Real-Time MetaHumans
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
Bring digital characters to life using real time movement. In this hands-on workshop, students learn how to capture body and facial motion and stream it directly into Unreal Engine using industry tools like Live Link, MetaHumans, and beginner-friendly motion capture software.
Perfect for game developers, filmmakers, digital artists, VTubers, and immersive creators, this class teaches you how to turn real-world performance into animation for games, cinematics, and virtual production.
No prior motion capture experience required.
What You’ll Learn
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What motion capture is and how it’s used in games, film, and virtual worlds
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How to set up Unreal Engine for motion capture
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Streaming live body movement into Unreal using Live Link
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Capturing facial performance with Live Link Face
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Driving MetaHuman characters in real time
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Recording and playing back motion capture takes
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Retargeting animation to different characters
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Using mocap for gameplay, cinematics, and virtual production
Who It's For
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This workshop is designed for beginners and creatives of all backgrounds, including:
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Game developers and Unreal Engine learners
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Filmmakers and virtual production artists
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Digital artists and animators
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VTubers and virtual performers
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Students interested in immersive tech and real-time animation
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Creators curious about motion capture for games and film
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No prior Unreal Engine or motion capture experience is required.
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 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.
Sliding Scale Pricing available upon request.