Animating in Unreal: 2D, 3D, and Everything In Between

Thursday 13 Nov 2025 - 10:15
HOME - Cinema 1
Runtime: 75 mins (approx.)

Unreal Engine is a complete creative playground for animation. In this talk, discover how to build various animation workflows directly inside Unreal, no round trips required. Discover how to rig characters from static meshes to fully functional skeletal rigs, and see how Control Rig unlocks powerful possibilities for complex animation setups. From hand-drawn 2D animation to motion capture-driven 3D performances, explore the wide range of workflows Unreal supports. See how you can combine them seamlessly in real time to accelerate production, boost creativity, and bring every stage of animation into one unified environment.

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Guests

Stéphane Biava

Stéphane is a Solution Architect specialising in animation, with over 10 years of experience in linear content and technical art. With a background in traditional art, he now focuses on helping individuals and professionals adopt and integrate Unreal Engine into their creative workflows.

Ben Kidd

Ben is a Solution Architect operating out of Epic's London Innovation Lab. He specialises in Virtual Production, contributing to and supporting ICVFX over the past 4 year, and with a recent focus on Performance Capture techniques and pipelines.