Fortnite- Advancing the Animation Pipeline with Unreal Engine - SIGGRAPH 2018 - Unreal Engine

Explore the real-time animation pipeline used to create the Fortnite trailer with Unreal Engine in this SIGGRAPH 2018 Tech Talk. Dive into the comprehensive process, from set design and motion capture to rigging, data import, special effects, and final rendering. Discover how Epic Games revolutionized traditional VFX and animation production phases, implementing cutting-edge techniques in virtual production, mocap improvements, and virtual camera solutions. Gain insights into production management using Shotgun, asset pipeline enhancements, and advancements in cinematography and animation. Compare traditional animation pipelines with Fortnite's innovative approach, including the transition from original facial game rigs to high-fidelity cinematic rigs. Uncover the advantages and areas of improvement in preproduction, production, and post-production stages of this real-time animation workflow.

Introduction
Whitepaper
Applications
Traditional Phases of VFX Production
Traditional Phases of Anim Production
Realtime Anim Production
Realtime Rendering Report
Virtual Production Tech Talk
Traditional Animation Pipeline
Fortnite Animation Pipeline
FORTNITE PREPRODUCTION ADVANTAGES
Areas of Improvements
Mocap Improvements
Mocap Tech Talk
Virtual Camera Solutions
Sequencer Improvements
Production Management - Shotgun
Shotgun Theater Talk
Asset Pipeline Improvements
Fortnite Production
Original Facial Game Rig
Hi Fidelity Cinematic Rig
Cinematography Improvements
Animation Improvements
Fortnite Post Production
Realtime Animation Pipeline