Media Lab: International Games Month: Create and Animate Your Own 3D Avatar

Learn how to create a 3D avatar using your mobile phone and how to animate it using free and easy to use tools like graphics platform Mixamo.

Whether you scan yourself or a friend, this fun and beginner friendly workshop will show you how to bring characters to life with movement. The skills learnt in this workshop are perfect for creative storytelling, games, and digital projects!

Join us in the Media Lab this November to celebrate International Games Month and get the chance to learn from augmented reality (AR) expert Paul Kouppas over this 2-week course.

In these sessions, participants will:

• Be introduced to creating a personalised 3D avatar.
• Learn the basics of free 3D scanning and modelling tools.
• Animate an avatar and bring it to life!
• Learn to export and share animated creations.

Please note, this course is a two-week commitment so please ensure you can attend both sessions before booking.

Week 1 – Monday 3 November 2025, 5:30-7:30pm - Scan & Create

Learn how to scan a person using 3D scanning apps on your mobile. Work in pairs to capture, refine and export your own 3D avatar using the free mobile application Kiri Engine.

Week 2 – Monday 10 November 2025, 5:30-7:30pm - Animate and Share

Upload and rig your avatar using Mixamo. Explore basic animations and export options for video, games, or social media.

About the Facilitator:

Paul is a highly regarded professional in the field of augmented reality and mixed reality. With extensive experience, Paul has successfully developed and executed numerous interactive projects for prominent brands. His expertise spans product design, real-time 3D, and immersive technology.

Cost: $12.50 for two sessions.

Age: 16+

Skill level: No previous experience is necessary.

Equipment: Participants are required to download the free mobile application KIRI Engine (week 1) and sign up for free Mixamo account (week 2).

The Media Lab is equipped with computers which can be used to access Mixamo in week 2. If you have a laptop or tablet device you are welcome to use this instead, however, please select BYOD (bring your own device) as the ticket type.

Accessibility Information:

Georges River Libraries is committed to providing inclusive library services and programs. Please email [email protected] or note down your requirements or support needs in your event registration.

Terms and Conditions:

• If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the advertised start time and there are people in the standby queue, your ticket may be allocated to the standby queue.
• This workshop will not be recorded and cannot be accessed after the scheduled time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration at least 3 hours prior to the event. As Library Programs have limited spaces and repeated failure to notify staff of cancellations, bookings may be refused in the future.
• The library does not endorse or promote any products which may be used in the workshop.

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