How to become a virtual youtuber

2. 3D animation software. To pull it all together you need 3D animation software such as Unreal, Unity 3D or iClone. It is real easy to stream Xsens’ motion capture data into all major 3D animation software packages.

Virtual YouTubers, or VTubers, are online entertainers, who are typically Japanese-speaking YouTubers or live streamers. They use (usually anime-inspired) computer graphics-generated avatars created with programs such as Live2D and with characters designed by online artists.

Question 3 of 6: How much does it cost to become a VTuber? Expect to spend between a few hundred and a few thousand dollars. The exact amount depends a lot on what you already have and how much you want to upgrade your equipment and your avatar.