Rigging Maya and Unreal

For those struggling with rigging their model take a look at the following tutorial playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV4XRgmTynY&index=1&list=PL8hZ6hQCGHMXKqaX9Og4Ow52jsU_Y5veH

If you are worried about the scale differences between Maya and Unreal look here:

http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/categories/ue4/ue4-set-up-maya-grid-to-match-unreal-engine4.php


If working at home it may be worth setting up the Maya Animation Rigging Toolset(ART) designed by Epic. It streamlines the rigging process. NOTE this this is not available at college.

https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Engine/Content/Tools/MayaRiggingTool/index.html

Use these video's for guidance on rigging using ART is set up:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZlv_N0_O1gb2ZoKzTApbv3LvhaXJ9elg

Setting your new character as the main player character:

https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Engine/Animation/CharacterSetupOverview/index.html