How to Animate Characters in UE5

This beginner tutorial demonstrates how to animate a character in Unreal Engine 5 using Control Rig. Learners import assets, create a Level Sequence, pose and keyframe the character, refine body movement, and create a shareable animation asset.

Syllabus

- Introduction
- Download UE5
- Download Tutorial Assets
- Preparing Tutorial Assets
- Create a new UE5 project
- UE5 Basic Controls
- Importing Assets into UE5
- Vambie Blueprint Features
- Select Character to Animate
- Create A Level Sequence
- Access Character Control Rig
- Enable Key Change Update
- Control Rig Explanation
- Set The First Key Frame
- Close The Loop
- Mirror The Character Pose
- Adjust The Pose Transitions
- Shift Body Weight
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- Add Bounce To The Body
- Create An Animation Asset
- How To Share Animations
- View Your Animation Looped
- Key Fram Character Location
- Final Result
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