Unreal Engine 5 Essential Training

3h 7mIntermediate2023-12-07

Authors

George Maestri

Animation Director and Producer

Course details

Unreal Engine is a powerful real time 3D engine with a range of applications, including game development, architectural visualizations, and filmmaking. In this course, animator and artist George Maestri provides insights and practical tips for using this industry standard platform. Learn about the engine's real-time rendering features, interactivity, and world-building. Gain an understanding of how Unreal Engine 5 is used for a number of industries. Plus, explore ways to optimize your projects for maximum performance and scalability.

Skills covered

Unreal EngineEpicAugmented RealityRenderingMotion Graphics and VFX3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeEssential TrainingAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and Illustration

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Create powerful real-time 3D with Unreal Engine 5
02 - Using the exercise files

1. Unreal Engine Overview

03 - The Epic Launcher
04 - Creating a project
05 - The Unreal Engine interface
06 - Navigation
07 - Configuring viewports
08 - Organization in the Content Browser
09 - Customizing Unreal Engine

2. Manipulating the Level

10 - Working with levels
11 - Selecting objects
12 - Outliner and organization
13 - Manipulating objects
14 - Working with pivots
15 - Duplicating objects

3. Importing Assets

16 - Importing assets with FBX
17 - Import assets into level
18 - Working with Datasmith
19 - Importing USD assets

4. Working with Meshes

20 - Using the Static Mesh Editor
21 - Optimization and LODs
22 - Using Nanite
23 - Skeletal meshes
24 - Modeling tools

5. Materials

25 - Applying materials
26 - Editing materials and instances
27 - Creating materials
28 - Editing material nodes
29 - Transparency effects
30 - Control parameters and instances

6. Enhancing the Scene

31 - Creating landscapes
32 - Adding foliage
33 - Quixel assets
34 - Features and content packs

7. Lighting and Rendering

35 - Environmental lighting
36 - HDRI lighting and environments
37 - Additional light types
38 - Volumes and post-processing
39 - Controlling render features
40 - Atmospheric effects

8. Interactivity

41 - Adding a player
42 - Adding a blueprint character
43 - Variant Manager to swap elements
44 - Trigger volumes to start animation

9. Cinematics

45 - Cinematic cameras
46 - Using Sequencer to animate cameras
47 - Exporting cinematics

Conclusion

48 - Next steps