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How to Retarget Mixamo Animations in Unreal Engine

Mixamo animations can add a new level of dynamism to your Unreal Engine projects, but integrating them seamlessly requires proper retargeting. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of using the "Mixamo Animation Retargeting" plugin to efficiently retarget any Mixamo asset in Unreal Engine.

Setting Up Your Project

To begin, ensure you have the "Mixamo Animation Retargeting" plugin from the Unreal Marketplace. This plugin will streamline the retargeting process and enhance your workflow significantly.

1. Project Setup: Start by creating a new project using the Third Person template in Unreal Engine.

2. Import Assets: Import a Mixamo character and animation into your project.

Enabling the Plugin and Humanoid Retargeting

Before proceeding with the retargeting, there are essential setup steps to follow:

1. Plugin Activation: Verify that the "Mixamo Animation Retargeting" plugin is enabled in your project settings.

2. Humanoid Rig Setup: Establish a "Humanoid" retargeting rig for the Unreal Mannequin skeleton asset. This step is crucial for a smooth retargeting process.

   • Open the skeleton asset and access the Retarget Manager tab.

   • Select "Select Humanoid Rig" from the rig drop-down list and click save to confirm your choice.

Retargeting Mixamo Skeleton

Now that the groundwork is laid, it's time to retarget the Mixamo skeleton to prepare for animation retargeting:

1. Skeleton Retargeting: Right-click on the Mixamo skeleton and choose "Retarget Mixamo Skeleton Asset."

   • Select the UE4 mannequin skeleton as the retarget source.

2. Alignment: Ensure that the Rig Mapping and Translation options are correctly configured, and the base pose aligns with the A-pose of the UE4 mannequin.

Retargeting Mixamo Animations

With the skeleton retargeted, you can now efficiently retarget Mixamo animations to the UE4 mannequin:

1. Animation Retargeting: Right-click on the desired Mixamo animation and choose "Duplicate Anim Assets and Retarget."

   • Select the UE4 mannequin skeleton as the target for the animation retargeting.

Conclusion

By leveraging the "Mixamo Animation Retargeting" plugin, you can seamlessly integrate Mixamo assets into your Unreal Engine projects with ease and efficiency. Whether you're retargeting Mixamo animations to the UE4 mannequin or vice versa, this plugin simplifies the process, saving you valuable time and effort.

Enhance your Unreal Engine projects today by exploring the capabilities of the "Mixamo Animation Retargeting" plugin available on the Unreal Engine Marketplace.

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