Chapter 8: Using MetaHuman to Create a Photorealistic Human for UE5
In the previous chapter, you learned how to import your assets into UE5. Then, you learned how to create materials and assign them to your assets.
In this chapter, you will learn how to create a photorealistic human character for UE5 by using the free cloud-based app from Epic called MetaHuman Creator.
MetaHumans are essentially digital humans (photorealistic 3D models of humans). The MetaHuman Creator app allows you to customize the facial features of the digital human you are creating. Furthermore, you can choose from a selection of body shapes, facial textures, and hairstyles and select between three sets of clothing and accessories.
Note that, at the time of writing, the ...
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