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Lesson 1 of 4 Unreal Environments
In this lesson, you'll learn the basics of Unreal and begin crafting your environment idea. You'll find references, build a library of assets, and assemble those assets together into one convenient staging area. By the end of this lesson, you'll have all the tools you need to start building your own environment.
Set the Mood
Using your idea from the Brief Builder Tool, create a mood board. Even the act of searching for reference can spark your creativity! If you don't have Photoshop, don't worry. There are plenty of free options for photo editing.
Take Control
Before doing any building, get comfortable with the Unreal Engine controls.
Bring in Assets
Find and import assets for your project. Don't forget to make sure the assets have everything you need before making a purchase.
Share Your Work
Upload an image of your Asset Zoo using the 'Upload Homework' button above, so your instructor and fellow students can see your progress!
Build the Zoo
Once you've imported all the assets you want to use, build an Asset Zoo scene. Make sure everything looks good from various camera and lighting angles.
Student Homework
Lesson 1
this lessonPlanning
In this lesson, you'll learn the basics of Unreal and begin crafting your environment idea. You'll find references, build a library of assets, and assemble those assets together into one convenient staging area. By the end of this lesson, you'll have all the tools you need to start building your own environment.
- 1 hour 45 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 23 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Introduction
Getting Inspired
Preparing Assets
Asset Zoo
Conclusion
Lesson 2
World Creation
In this lesson, you will build a new level in Unreal Engine. Utilizing various sculpting, set dressing and lighting techniques, your level will progress from a completely flat plane to a beautifully laid out vista.
- 3 hours 41 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 33 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Creating a New Level
Sculpting Landscapes
Texturing
Landscape Material Features
Set Dressing
Conclusion
Lesson 3
City Design
Now that you've created a natural environment, you'll learn how to quickly build a sprawling city. Blueprints, shaders and different kinds of set dressing can generate an incredible amount of variety in no time at all. You will finish by setting up a polished scene, which can either be turned into gameplay or a rendered image.
- 2 hours 35 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 23 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Blueprints
Manipulating Objects
Building a City
Creating a Shot
Play Your Artwork
Conclusion
Lesson 4
Polishing
Now you will polish the environments and shots you've created throughout the course. This not only means making them look prettier, but also making sure they perform well while the environment is being run in real-time. At the end of this lesson, you will have a completed 2D or video piece, as well as a playable environment.
- 2 hours 23 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 24 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Introduction
Lighting
Post-Production
Optimization
Rendering
Compiling
Conclusion
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