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Run For The Deal

This short comedic film follows a determined Chinese grandma who spots a poster advertising discounted eggs. Overjoyed, she sprints across town—charging through streets, mountains, forests, and open fields—with unstoppable energy and purpose. After an epic journey, she finally secures her discounted eggs. Created in Unreal Engine 5 with motion capture, the film blends humor, charm, and exaggerated adventure in a playful tribute to everyday bargains.

Role: Director
Platform: Unreal Engine 5, OptiTrack Motive
Genre: Comedy
Length: 2 minutes
Team: 4 students

Using LiveLink for Unreal Metahuman facial animation capture

Contribution

  • Directed and executed the full virtual production pipeline — from storyboarding to blocking pass, from OptiTrack Motive capture to Unreal Engine 5 animation, layout, lighting, sequencing, and rendering
  • Recorded and processed my own facial performances with LiveLink, converting them into MetaHuman‐compatible facial animations.
  • Utilized visual structure in cinematography and layout, including deep and flat spaces, line organization, and tonal contrast.
  • Captured and edited OBS recordings and Sequencer shots to create a cohesive film production workflow.
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