MetaHuman Blink! Not just the how…But the WHY…

Bring Your Characters to Life with Blinking Techniques! 🎥✨

In this video, we’ll show you how to make your characters more expressive and immersive by syncing blinks with movement for maximum narrative impact! You’ll learn step-by-step how to:
👁️ Time blinks to enhance emotional storytelling.
🎞️ Use keyframes and procedural animation for precise control.
🌟 Add stunning eye material animations to your MetaHumans.

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this guide will transform your character animation skills. Don’t miss out—watch now and elevate your storytelling! 💡🔥
#Unreal, Metahumans, #Blink, #Unreal 5.5, #Animation, #Material Parameter Collection #MPC, #directing, #acting

RESOURCES!
Metahumans / Optimize 5.5 Tutorial
   • Level up your MetaHuman Skills! Accessorie...  
Eye Anatomy
https://columbiaeye.com/anatomy-eye/
SpicyGameIngredients: Random Blinking & Eye Movement    • Random BLINKING & EYE MOVEMENT for MetaHum...  
City Sample Crowds (Free)
https://www.unrealengine.com/marketpl...
Blinking Frequency (article)
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health...
(my) Material Parameters (MPC) Tutorial
   • Use a Parameter Collection Track in Unreal...  

01:36 Blink Frequency
01:46 Why We Blink
02:05 5 Key places to ADD blinks (strategy!)
03:30 MetaHuman eye design
04:31 Blink Workflows
06:31 City Sample - Blink Animation integration
08:22 Automated blinking in the Animation Blueprint
10:17 Animating eye material using Material Parameter Collection (MPC)