MetaHuman is now included in Unreal Engine. To ensure the MetaHuman plugin is activated, follow these steps:
- Navigate to the Installation Options:
Go to
Edit
> Options
> Check the box for MetaHuman Creator Core Data.
- Activate the MetaHuman Plugin:
Next, go to
Edit
> Plugins
. Search for MetaHuman and activate the required plugins.
- Create a MetaHuman Character:
Now you can create a MetaHuman character by selecting any preset. Customize it as you prefer.
- Automatic Rigging:
Click on the Create Full Rig button to begin the automatic rigging process.
- Download Textures:
After rigging is complete, check for texture warnings. To resolve this, download the necessary textures.
- Assemble the MetaHuman:
After downloading textures, click the Assemble button again. From the Assembly dropdown, select your preferred option and press Assemble.
- Add the Character to the Scene:
Close the MetaHuman editor. In your
Content Browser
, a folder named MetaHumans will be automatically created, along with the character you just created. Drag the character into the Outliner.
- Create a Level Sequence:
Next, create a new level sequence.
- Animate the Character:
Finally, drag the character into the
Sequencer
and animate your character.