Blender model details:

Male Lion Animated | VFX Grace

UE Overview

Presenting a highly realistic male lion character asset, crafted specifically for Unreal Engine 5.2 and above. This is a complete lion asset, encompassing the model, textures, materials, fur, rigging, and 4 lifelike animations; ensuring you can seamlessly integrate it into your projects right away.

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Key Features

Model Details: Boasting a total of 76, 088 vertices and 75, 276 polygons, the model ensures meticulous realism.
Textures & Materials: Comes with 15 unique textures, all rendered in sharp 4K resolution. Adopting the UDIM UV mapping method, we ensure each texture offers unparalleled detail and quality.
Groom Fur: Leveraging UE's Groom technology, the lion's fur styling has been authentically recreated with finely tuned materials.

Rigging

Global Control:
Lion_Rig_grp_ctrl_2_2andLion_Rig_grp_ctrl_2`: Control the entire model's global movement and orientation.

Spine Control:
- DEF_neck_a_ctrl, DEF_spine_f_ctrl, DEF_spine_c_ctrl, and DEF_spine_a_ctrl: Provide control for the anterior, middle, and posterior sections of the spine respectively.

Neck and Head Control:
- DEF_neck_c_ctrl_2 and DEF_neck_e_ctrl_2: Control different segments of the neck.
- DEF_head_ctrl: Main controller for the head.
- DEF_head_ctrl_2: Lower jaw controller, managing the opening and closing of the mouth.

Facial Features Control:
- DEF_nose_e_ctrl_2_2: Controller for the nose.
- DEF_nose_b_ctrl_3, DEF_eye_L_ctrl, and DEF_eye_R_ctrl: Eye controllers.
- DEF_head_012_L_ctrl_2_2 and DEF_head_012_R_ctrl_2_2: Controllers for the eyebrows.

Ear Control:
- DEF_ear_a_L_ctrl, DEF_ear_c_L_ctrl...: Controllers for the left ear.
- DEF_ear_a_R_ctrl, DEF_ear_c_R_ctrl...: Controllers for the right ear.

Limbs Control:
- DEF_shoulder_L_ctrl and DEF_shoulder_R_ctrl: Left and right shoulder controllers respectively.
- DEF_thigh_B_a_L_ctrl and DEF_thigh_B_a_R_ctrl: Controllers for the left and right pelvic regions.
- DEF_foot_F_a_L_ctrl, DEF_foot_F_a_R_ctrl, DEF_foot_B_a_L_ctrl, and DEF_foot_B_a_R_ctrl: IK master controllers for the four limbs.

Tail Control:
- DEF_tail_c_ctrl, DEF_tail_e_ctrl, DEF_tail_f_ctrl...: Controllers for various segments of the tail.

And many more fine-tuned controls that give animators a comprehensive and detailed control for posing and animating the lion.

Animation

Unlooped lying animation at 30 fps, frame range 0-405
Unlooped watching animation at 30 fps, frame range 0-365
Loopable running animation at 30 fps, frame range 0-78
Unlooped walking animation at 30 fps, frame range 0-250

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Technical Specifications

Platform Compatibility: Supports PC, Mac, and mobile platforms.
UE Version Compatibility: Specifically designed for UE5.2 and above.
Asset Format: This asset is presented as a complete UE project package.

Usage Notes

• Ensure your Unreal Engine version is 5.2 or higher to achieve optimal performance and compatibility.
• The asset is rigged and ready for further animation adaptations or customizations.