Learning Unreal Engine: From Beginner To Advanced

¡Hola! It seems like you've had a positive experience with Michael's Unreal Engine 4 animation courses and are interested in learning more about creating cloth animations, as well as the workflow between Character Creator 3, iClone 7, and Unreal Engine. You also mentioned the Allright Rig (now Epic Control Rig) and how it has simplified lip sync animications in Unreal Engine 4 with the lower price of $49.99. To clarify, as of your knowledge in 2023, the Epic Control Rig is a rigging system designed for Unreal Engine that includes control over characters. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for rigging bodies, facial morphs, and even skin textures, which can be used to animate characters within the engine.The Allright Rig 2.0, developed by Alexander Shatalov, is a third-party solution that also offers a way to accomplish lip sync animations within Unreal Engine 4. This includes:

1. A complete Unreal Engine 4 Scene File.
2. The Allright Rig 1.3 (the free version before the introduction of the new Epic Control Rig).
3. A "Dweller" creature character, fully rigged by Josh P. Crockett.
4. Presets for Genesis characters.
5. Over 3.5 hours of complete video instruction from start to finish, detailing every step of the animation process. These tools combined with the extensive video tutorials make it an extremely comprehensive learning experience in Unreal Engine 4. The Allright Rig 2.0 is particularly noteworthy because it allows for lip-syncing animations within Unreal Engine without the need for expensive third-party software like Autodesk Maya or Autodesk 3ds Max. It leverages the capabilities of Daz Studio, Unreal Engine, and Allright Rig 2.0 to achieve high-quality animation results. As for the pricing, the Epic Control Rig is free in the Unreal Engine Marketplace, which means there's no cost barrier preventing access to its powerful features and tools. While the Allright Rig 2.0 also has a price of $49.99, it's worth considering for the quality and capabilities it offers for character rigging, animation, and lip-syncing within Unreal Engine 4. If you have any more questions or need further guidance on using these tools effectively, feel free to ask here. And if you're looking for more comprehensive learning experiences in Unreal Engine or related software like Daz Studio, there are extensive resources available for all skill levels. Happy Animation!