Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The new DMC (Direct Mesh Controls) system in Unreal Engine 5.8 is arguably one of the most significant animation workflow improvements since the introduction of Control Rig.
So today let's learn how to use the new DMC system in @UnrealEngine to create intuitive surface-based controls directly on your characters. In this video, we'll cover how to generate DMC polygroups from skin weights, customize and paint your own control areas, integrate everything into Control Rig, and even drive morph targets and blend shapes using mesh-based controls.
Whether you're building character rigs, facial controls, or looking for a more animator-friendly workflow, Direct Mesh Control opens up powerful new possibilities inside Unreal Engine.
📌 Unreal Engine 5.8 JUST DROPPED : Full Breakdown :
youtu.be/sDLYd2keSwA
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00:00 Intro
00:29 Context and Early steps
01:28 DMC Overview
02:16 DMC Polygroups Settings
03:52 DMC Controls Settings
04:40 Control Rig Setup
#unrealengine #controlrig #directmeshcontrols #dmc
The new DMC (Direct Mesh Controls) system in Unreal Engine 5.8 is arguably one of the most significant animation workflow improvements since the introduction of Control Rig.
So today let's learn how to use the new DMC system in @UnrealEngine to create intuitive surface-based controls directly on your characters. In this video, we'll cover how to generate DMC polygroups from skin weights, customize and paint your own control areas, integrate everything into Control Rig, and even drive morph targets and blend shapes using mesh-based controls.
Whether you're building character rigs, facial controls, or looking for a more animator-friendly workflow, Direct Mesh Control opens up powerful new possibilities inside Unreal Engine.
📌 Unreal Engine 5.8 JUST DROPPED : Full Breakdown :
youtu.be/sDLYd2keSwA
Follow me on :
Instagram : instagram.com/proj_production
LinkedIn : linkedin.com/in/stephane-biava
Artstation : artstation.com/sb-arts
00:00 Intro
00:29 Context and Early steps
01:28 DMC Overview
02:16 DMC Polygroups Settings
03:52 DMC Controls Settings
04:40 Control Rig Setup
#unrealengine #controlrig #directmeshcontrols #dmc
