Unreal Engine Toronto #24 - The Metahuman Creation & Animation Edition

Please join us for an action packed 3 speaker event centered around Metahumans creator & Metahuman animator including an overview from the Epic team, a fortune telling physical installation, and BTS of a 48-hour film making sprint!

Intro: Overview of New Metahuman Creator & Animator features, recently announced
Jamie Hurcomb, Unreal Engine Academic Advisor, Epic Games Education

Explore the latest MetaHuman updates unveiled at Unreal Fest 2025 in Orlando. Discover what’s new in MetaHuman Creator and MetaHuman Animator with Unreal Engine 5.6, and learn how to elevate your real-time digital humans with greater realism, fidelity, and performance capabilities.

Talk 1: Quantum Captivations
David Wyand, Quantum Capture

Join David Wyand of Quantum Capture to discover how Quantum's AI-powered digital human platform - Captivations is revolutionizing live events. Learn how Quantum Capture leverages UE5, MetaHumans, and DMX hardware on interactive kiosks to drive non-linear experiences. We'll cover integrating a user's phone (or second screen) with cloud computing services, our approach to real-time, speaking MetaHumans using custom programming, Anim Blueprints, and Sequences, which together form the foundation for all of our client experiences.

Talk 2: A 48-Hour Filmaking Sprint BTS, Secrets of the Luminara: The Key to Paradise
James Rowan & Spencer Idenouye

Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at a 48-hour filmmaking sprint powered by Unreal Engine and real-time production tools. We’ll walk through our process—what worked, what didn’t, and how we pulled off a six-minute sci-fi short in just one weekend.

Along the way, we’ll share how pre-planned workflows, creative AI-powered audio applications, and the Marketplace's affordable assets helped us move fast without compromising quality or creativity. Whether you're curious about virtual production or knee-deep in your own projects, this session is packed with practical insights and scrappy solutions at a variety of scales.

Please note the return to our newer location: Blood Brothers Brewing at 165 Geary Ave! If you arrive early feel free to purchase food and drink from our venue sponsor Blood Brothers!

Event will start at 6:30PM at the back of the newly renovated main room of the Blood Brothers brewery.

Doors: 6:45PM

7:00: Intros & Toronto Unreal community updates
7:10: Intro, Jamie Hurcomb
7:30: Quantum Captivations, David Wyand
8:10: Secrets of the Luminara, James Rowan & Spencer Idenouye
8:45: Networking, Snacks and Drinks

For people interesting in demoing their work on a laptop or VR headset please email us at ben.unsworth@lumeto.com to let us know if you have any setup requirements and plan to arrive early around 6:15 for setup. Space is limited so please RSVP.