Animation in Unreal Engine Masterclass

Join us for an exclusive, hands-on 2-day workshop where you'll learn the latest animation tools in Unreal Engine 5. Designed for animators, filmmakers, and game creators, this intensive training will take you through keyframe animation, procedural techniques, real-time workflows, and integrating 2D and 3D elements to create high-quality animations.

Type and duration

2-day course

Course dates

1-2 April 2025

Course fee

None

Application

Course sign-up is first come first served - applications are evaluated as they come.

ECTS

The course is not accredited with ECTS credits

What you will learn

  • Keyframe Animation and Sequencer Mastery – Learn how to animate characters, props, and environments with manual keyframes and animation layers for precision control.
  • Integrating 2D and 3D Animation – Use the 2D software Odysse to blend hand-drawn elements seamlessly into your 3D Unreal Engine projects.
  • Procedural Animation Techniques – Discover Property Animators to drive motion dynamically, unlocking new creative possibilities.
  • RealityScan and Real-World Environments – Learn how to capture and import real-world locations into Unreal using RealityScan and Omniscient app for immersive scene building.
  • Live Camera Recording and Virtual Cinematography – Use Unreal vCam and Take Recorder to film your animations in real-time, just like a professional cinematographer.
  • Universal Scene Description (USD) and Plugin Pipelines – Enhance collaboration by integrating USD assets and plugins into your animation workflow.
  • Final Collaborative Project – Work with fellow participants to create a fully animated, real-time scene, integrating all the skills learned throughout the workshop.

Do not miss this opportunity to level up your animation skills with industry-leading Unreal Engine techniques in an interactive, hands-on environment.


Bartosz Barlowski

  • Bartosz Barlowski

    • Certified Unreal Engine Instructor
    • Specialist in motion capture and MetaHuman animation
    • Game Animation & UEFN Developer
    • Founder of Mepi.pl
    • Bridging technology and creativity through workshops and hands-on training

Ready to apply?

Who can apply?

This workshop is ideal for:

  • Animators and Motion Designers transitioning into real-time animation
  • Filmmakers and VFX Artists looking to master Unreal’s cinematic tools
  • Game Developers exploring animation pipelines in UE5
  • Artists and Creators eager to push creative boundaries with cutting-edge tech

How to apply?

Course sign-up is first come first served – applications are evaluated as they come. Qualified applicants will be given seats as long as there are any.
We keep a waiting list in case of cancellations, if you try to sign up but the course is full, you will be asked if you want to register on the waiting list.

Payment and cancellation

The course is for free, but we ask you kindly to notify us as soon as possible if you were given a seat but cannot come after all, so that we can give your seat to another applicant.

Before course start

You will hear from us shortly before the course starts.

Need more information?

  • Accommodation options:

  • The Animation Workshop/VIA University College (TAW) reserves the right to cancel the course should there not be enough participants.

    You will be working in a computer lab at The Animation Workshop, so you do not have to bring your own equipment.

    Food and accommodation is not included in the course fee.


Contact

Maria Skov Pedersen

  • Maria Skov Pedersen

  • Coordinator and Lecturer at the Talent and Skills Department
  • T: +45 87 55 49 44