Retarget Mixamo Animation to Metahuman in Unreal Engine 5

Mixamo offers a wide range of animations for 3D models, including characters created in Metahuman and other platforms. By following a few simple steps, you can retarget Mixamo animations to Metahuman models in Unreal Engine 5 seamlessly.

Choosing and Downloading the Animation from Mixamo

Visit the Mixamo website and select the animation of your choice.
Preview the animation to ensure it fits your requirements, then proceed to download it.
When downloading, make sure to select the option "With Skin" and choose "Uniform" from the keyframe reduction menu before initiating the download.

Importing the Animation into Unreal Engine 5

After downloading the animation file, open Unreal Engine 5 and navigate to the Content tab.
Create a new folder specifically for storing the animation file.
Transfer the downloaded Mixamo animation file into this folder.
In the import window, proceed with the default settings and click on "Import All" to bring the animation into your Unreal Engine project.
Verify the successful import by clicking on the imported file to play the animation.

Setting Up the Retarget Process

Create a new file for retargeting by selecting "Animation/IK Rig" from the menu and choosing the Mixamo animation file you transferred earlier.
Assign the root by right-clicking on the hip bone and selecting "Set Retarget Root."
Establish retarget chains for the spine and neck bones by selecting them and creating new retarget chains.
Repeat these actions for all the relevant bones following a systematic approach.

Loading the Metahuman Model and Setting Up the Rig

If you haven't already downloaded the Metahuman model, access Quixel Bridge through the Window menu in Unreal Engine 5.
Select your desired Metahuman character, download it, and add it to your Unreal project.
To set up the rig for the Metahuman model, select "Animation/IK Rig," choose the Metahuman model, and assign the root bone and other bones in the same order as the Mixamo file.

Creating the Retarget

Open the Mixamo file you previously created for retargeting and choose "Target IK Rig Asset."
Select the Metahuman file, and adjust the pose to match the desired animation by manipulating the bones.
Ensure precision in pose adjustment for accurate animation transfer.
Once satisfied with the pose, export the selected animation from the file.

By following these steps diligently, you can effectively retarget Mixamo animations to Metahuman models in Unreal Engine 5, opening up a world of possibilities for your projects.

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