If you are bringing your own laptop to the workshop, to ensure we can jump right into creating your digital avatar, please complete these steps before the workshop begins:
- Create an Epic Games Account: Register for a free account at epicgames.com (this is required to use both RealityCapture and Unreal Engine).
- Install Unreal Engine 5: Download the Epic Games Launcher and install Unreal Engine 5 (newest version).
- Install RealityScan: Download and install the RealityScan application from the Epic Games Launcher.
- Download Live Link Face: Install the Live Link Face app by Epic Games on your Apple device.
- Check iOS Hardware: You must bring an iPhone or iPad equipped with FaceID (a TrueDepth camera) to participate in the live facial animation segment.
- Check PC Hardware: Ensure your Windows laptop or desktop meets the minimum requirements for Unreal Engine 5 (a dedicated NVIDIA or AMD graphics card is recommended).
- Clear Phone Storage: Make sure you have some free space on your phone to record your 4K face scan video during the class.