Converting Mixamo Animations to Unreal Engine 5 Character

In this blog post, we will explore the process of converting Mixamo animations to work seamlessly with Unreal Engine 5 characters. This tutorial will guide you through the steps required to achieve this conversion quickly and efficiently.

Getting Started

To begin, you need to visit Ter Studio's website. You can find the link in the video description. Download the game platform from the website to initiate the process.

Click on the provided link to access Ter Studio's website.
Download the game platform by following the on-screen instructions.

Using Mixamo Converter

After installing the program, launch it and navigate to the Mixamo converter section. If you haven't downloaded it yet, make sure to do so at this point.

Download the Mixamo converter from the platform.
Open the tool to start the conversion process.

Selecting Character

Choose the character to which you want to retarget the Mixamo animations. For this demonstration, we will use the Unreal Engine 5 mannequin character.

Select the Unreal Engine 5 mannequin model.
Upload the character to Mixamo for further processing.

Uploading Animations

Now, it's time to select the animations you wish your character to perform. In this case, we will choose the desired animation and proceed with the download.

Choose the animation you want to use.
Download the animation ensuring skin selection and keyframe reduction settings are correct.

Converting the Animation

Navigate to the folder where you downloaded Ter Studio. Open the Mix Converter and input your animation file in the incoming fpx folder.

Drag your animation file into the designated folder.
Convert the animation by clicking the conversion button in the Mix Converter.

Importing to Unreal Engine 5

Once the animation is converted, you can import it into your Unreal Engine 5 project. Ensure to select the SK mannequin during the import process.

Import the converted animation into your Unreal Engine 5 project.
Drag the animation into the character's animation folder within your project.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you can seamlessly convert Mixamo animations to work flawlessly with Unreal Engine 5 characters. Enhance your project with a wide range of animations tailored to your specific needs.

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