Introduction
So, you’ve recorded your motion capture data using Mimem.AI’s calibration-free, multi-cam setup and now you want to bring those animations into Unreal Engine to power your games or interactive experiences. Fantastic! Below is a straightforward guide on how to get your Mimem.AI animations into Unreal Engine with minimal fuss.
1. Exporting Your Animation from Mimem.AI
Once you’ve recorded and processed your motion capture session in Mimem.AI, simply click on the “download” button in the top right corner of the window and save the FBX file on your computer.
2. Setting Up Your Unreal Engine 5 Project
Open or create an Unreal Engine 5 project where you’ll be using your newly captured animation. You can make sure your project has a dedicated folder for animations just to keep your files organized.
3. Importing the FBX File
- Open the Content Browser in Unreal Engine 5.
- Navigate to the folder where you want to store your animation.
- Drag and drop your exported FBX file into the Content Browser.
- In the FBX Import Options window, ensure the following settings:
- Skeletal Mesh: Enable this option if you want to import the animation’s mesh.
- Import Animations: Check this box to import the animation data.
- Skeleton: If you are importing animations for an existing character, select the appropriate skeleton.
- Click Import All to complete the import process.
4. Applying the Animation to a Character
- Place a Skeletal Mesh character into your level from the Content Browser.
- Open the character’s Animation Blueprint or create a new one.
- Assign the imported animation sequence to your character:
- In the Animation Blueprint, use an Anim Sequence Player node to load the animation.
- Connect it to the Final Animation Pose output.
- Save and compile the Animation Blueprint.
5. Troubleshooting
- Foot Sliding: If you notice foot sliding, make sure to check our article on How to Get Accurate Foot Tracking
- Lifelike Finger Tracking : getting accurate finger motion will make your animations much more convincing. Make sure to checkout Tips for Accurate Finger Tracking
Conclusion
Importing your Mimem.AI animations into Unreal Engine 5 is a smooth process once you follow these steps. With the right import settings and a quick tweak of your animation blueprint, you’ll have your custom-captured motions ready for use in your games, cinematics, or other 3D projects. Time to let your characters come to life!