Create an Ultra-Realistic Virtual Influencer with MetaHuman and Unreal Engine 5.4

Job ID: 38336090

Budget: ₹12,500 – ₹37,500 INR

I'm looking for a skilled freelancer to develop an ultra-realistic virtual influencer using MetaHuman and Unreal Engine 5.4. The virtual influencer should represent a young adult (18-29) and have a male appearance.

Key requirements include:
- Demonstrable experience in creating virtual characters, particularly with MetaHuman and Unreal Engine 5.4.
The virtual influencer will be used for social media talking head videos. This project involves designing a highly detailed MetaHuman character, setting up the necessary animation and facial tracking, and producing high-quality video outputs.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Creation:

Utilize MetaHuman Creator to design a virtual influencer that closely resembles a specified real-life person (detailed photos will be provided).
Ensure the character has ultra-realistic facial features, skin texture, and hair.
Setup and Integration:

Import the created MetaHuman into Unreal Engine 5.4.
Install and configure necessary plugins, including MetaHuman Plugin, Live Link Plugin, and Faceware Live Link Plugin.
Facial Animation:

Use Live Link Face app (iOS) to capture facial expressions and head movements from provided video recordings.
Integrate and synchronize facial animation data with the MetaHuman character in Unreal Engine.
Audio Synchronization:

Sync the provided audio with the character's lip movements to ensure natural speech animation.
Scene Setup and Rendering:

Position the MetaHuman in a suitable virtual environment.
Customize lighting, camera angles, and background settings.
Render the final animated video in high quality (4K resolution preferred).
Requirements:

Proven experience with Unreal Engine 5.x and MetaHuman Creator.
Familiarity with Live Link Face app for facial animation.
Strong skills in character design and animation.
Ability to deliver high-quality, realistic character animations.
Attention to detail and commitment to meeting project deadlines.
Deliverables:

Ultra-realistic MetaHuman character closely resembling the provided real-life person.
High-quality rendered videos of the virtual influencer, synchronized with provided audio and facial expressions.
Source files for Unreal Engine project, including all assets and configurations.
Additional Information:

I will provide detailed videos of the real-life person for character design.
Video recordings with audio for facial expression capture will also be provided.
The freelancer must have access to an iOS device compatible with the Live Link Face app for facial animation capture.

Application Instructions:

Interested freelancers should submit their proposals including:

Portfolio showcasing previous work with Unreal Engine and Metahuman Creator.
Brief description of your approach to this project.
Estimated timeline and cost for completing the project.
Any additional information or suggestions to enhance the project outcome.