ASL Animation
Art Direction
ASL Animation
ASL Animation
Art Direction
This project focused on the creation of realistic American Sign Language (ASL) animations using MetaHuman characters and Unreal Engine. By combining real-time motion capture with high-fidelity digital humans, the goal was to produce accurate, expressive, and accessible sign language animations suitable for interactive, educational, and real-time applications.
Developed and directed by Ali Yıldırım, the project explores how motion capture technology and real-time engines can be used to support accessibility-focused content while maintaining a high level of visual realism and performance efficiency.
This project focused on the creation of realistic American Sign Language (ASL) animations using MetaHuman characters and Unreal Engine. By combining real-time motion capture with high-fidelity digital humans, the goal was to produce accurate, expressive, and accessible sign language animations suitable for interactive, educational, and real-time applications.
Developed and directed by Ali Yıldırım, the project explores how motion capture technology and real-time engines can be used to support accessibility-focused content while maintaining a high level of visual realism and performance efficiency.
The ASL animations were created by capturing real human motion and translating it directly onto MetaHuman characters inside Unreal Engine. Special attention was given to hand articulation, finger positioning, timing, and body language, ensuring that the animations accurately reflect the nuances of American Sign Language rather than generic gestures.
The real-time workflow allowed for rapid iteration, precise control, and immediate visual feedback, making it possible to refine both technical accuracy and visual quality throughout the process.
The ASL animations were created by capturing real human motion and translating it directly onto MetaHuman characters inside Unreal Engine. Special attention was given to hand articulation, finger positioning, timing, and body language, ensuring that the animations accurately reflect the nuances of American Sign Language rather than generic gestures.
The real-time workflow allowed for rapid iteration, precise control, and immediate visual feedback, making it possible to refine both technical accuracy and visual quality throughout the process.
The motion capture setup—including the capture suit and technical configuration—was fully designed, assembled, and operated by Ali Yıldırım. This hands-on approach enabled full control over data quality, performance capture, and animation fidelity, resulting in expressive and natural ASL movements optimized for real-time rendering.
By leveraging Unreal Engine’s real-time capabilities, the project demonstrates how accessible communication tools can be developed efficiently while maintaining cinematic character quality.
The motion capture setup—including the capture suit and technical configuration—was fully designed, assembled, and operated by Ali Yıldırım. This hands-on approach enabled full control over data quality, performance capture, and animation fidelity, resulting in expressive and natural ASL movements optimized for real-time rendering.
By leveraging Unreal Engine’s real-time capabilities, the project demonstrates how accessible communication tools can be developed efficiently while maintaining cinematic character quality.
This project highlights the potential of real-time motion capture and MetaHuman technology in creating accurate, expressive sign language animations, demonstrating how advanced digital tools can support accessibility and inclusive communication.
This project highlights the potential of real-time motion capture and MetaHuman technology in creating accurate, expressive sign language animations, demonstrating how advanced digital tools can support accessibility and inclusive communication.
ALI YILDIRIM
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