LogInFinally, you can use MetaHuman Animator without needing an iPhone or expensive depth cameras.
Michael Tiedtke showcased a new affordable plug-in created by Xlip Dev for Unreal Engine 5, compatible with versions 5.4 and 5.5 as well, that lets you capture face animations using Android, webcams, or any video source. With ML-generated depth frames, the process is simple and accessible.
The captured footage can then be used to create high-quality MetaHuman performances, enhancing your virtual characters and animation workflows, all without the need for an iPhone or complex setups like before. In this video, Michael covers every step of the process, from setting up the plug-in and project to using a webcam for MetaHuman Animator face capture, and wraps up with the final result.
You can learn more about the features of the Face Depth Frame Mancer plug-in in the developer's tutorial and purchase it by clicking this link.
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