How to import an MMD model into Wakaru and use it in OBS - Free VTuber Tutorial
715Hello! This is a tutorial that will teach you how to import an MMD model into Wakaru using Unity, and then use it in OBS for streaming or recording videos. If you have a Windows PC and a webcam, then you can use this free software and a free MMD model to become a Virtual Youtuber (VTuber) for free!
Reminder: if you find an MMD model online, please ensure the model's license allows you to convert it using Unity and use it for VTubing.
The MMD model I'm using in this tutorial is a free model by ImagineGirls called Vienne. Their license allows you to publish media using their models. See their website below for links to their license and downloads.
If you've already tried following the English Wakaru instructions and you got stuck at the part where it says "Process fbx to assetBundles", or if you made an Asset Bundle but your model doesn't show up in Wakaru, then skip to 6:15. I got stuck at this step for a long time, myself! I don't think the English instructions work for Unity 2018, and I didn't realize I needed to put a prefab in the Asset Bundle, not the fbx file!
--- Links to Download Stuff ---
ImagineGirls website
http://imaginegirls.com/en/
Wakaru website and MMD import instructions
(currently unavailable, but may be back in the future)
http://wakaru.eyeyokotta.com
http://wakaru.eyeyokotta.com/doc/import_mmd_models
Copy of MMD import instructions uploaded by PsionicDude on Steam
(disclaimer: I did not upload this)
https://steamcommunity.com/app/870820/discussions/0/3276824488713526219/#c2243301553220057541
https://mega.nz/file/DJwBkBTA#Q3-qmqSgm_Y_bRdNp0AeP0DllbLEWu6GsI3RHA6hVO0
Wakaru download page on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/870820/Wakaru_ver_beta/
Unity download archive
(install version 2018.2.20)
https://unity3d.com/get-unity/download/archive
MMD4Mecanim
http://stereoarts.jp/
http://stereoarts.jp/MMD4Mecanim_Beta_20200105.zip
OBS (Open Broadcaster Software)
https://obsproject.com/
-- VRM models and Wakaru ---
Wakaru supports both MMD and VRM models, however the current version of Wakaru (v1.1.1 Beta) will not track your eyebrows if you use a VRM model. If you would like to convert an MMD (.pmx) model to VRM and then use it in Wakaru, here is a tutorial I followed, made by Denom Rs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dax5GM3PAyU
By following this tutorial and converting an MMD model to VRM, I was able to get the model's hair physics to work in Wakaru. If I can get hair physics to work in Wakaru using an MMD model, then I will update this description.
--- Music Used ---
Hickory Hollow - Dan Lebowitz
Barnyard Surprise - The Whole Other
Catch Up - Dan Lebowitz
--- My Info ---
My Twitter: https://twitter.com/kukushie
My Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kukushie
--- Other Thoughts ---
I apologize for all the crackling and noise from my microphone. While making this tutorial, I discovered my computer has an issue where, whenever it's doing something, it creates noise on my Line In port. I tried moving cables around and recording again, but in the end, this was the best recording I could make. I'm sorry for the poor audio quality and I hope this video will still be helpful in spite of it.
Please leave any feedback you have in the comments. When I first started VTubing, I struggled for a long time trying to figure out how to use an MMD model in Wakaru. (If it wasn't for the English Instructions uploaded by PsionicDude, I may have never figured this out!) I hope this video will save others from going through the same struggle I did!
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