Unreal rigging and animation project

Raiden VS Gekko

Inspired by the Raiden vs. Gekko and Vamp fight scenes from Metal Gear Solid 4.

Tools: Unreal Engine 5, Blender
Languages: Blueprints, Python
Period: 2024
Role: Rigging, Animation, Compositing
Tags: Short Film · Shaders (HLSL)

Project Details

Initiative

This project explores a real-time cinematic combat sequence inspired by Raiden versus Gekko, with focus on production-friendly rig controls and animation readability.

Research Pipeline

I developed the rig in Blender, imported assets into Unreal Engine 5, and iterated animation timing, pose readability, and camera rhythm using Sequencer and Control Rig.

Research Result

The final sequence improved impact timing and character silhouette clarity while reducing iteration friction through a cleaner rig-to-engine workflow.

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