Learn character animation in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) using control rig in this comprehensive 40-minute tutorial. Download the free project assets and follow along as you create a new UE5 project, import assets, and explore basic controls. Discover Vambie Blueprint features, select a character to animate, and create a level sequence. Access the character control rig, enable key change updates, and understand the control rig explanation. Set key frames, close animation loops, mirror character poses, and adjust pose transitions. Add body weight shifts and bounces to enhance realism. Create and share animation assets, view looped animations, and learn to key frame character locations. By the end, you'll have the skills to animate characters in UE5 and potentially get featured in future projects.