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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Setting Up Niagara Smoke VFX

Higher Ed
Learn how to create realistic smoke effects using the Niagara particle system in Unreal Engine 5. This video will walk you through the process of setting up a basic smoke particle system, tweaking its properties, and implementing it in a...
Instructional Video12:45
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Working with Velocity Particle Velocity

Higher Ed
Discover how to control and manipulate particle velocity within the Niagara system. This video will guide you through various techniques for achieving the desired motion and behavior for your particle effects, allowing you to create...
Instructional Video12:20
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Advanced Sculpting Tools

Higher Ed
Enhance your proficiency in terrain sculpting techniques with advanced tools and methods. Learn how to utilize terrain stamping and other advanced sculpting techniques to create complex and realistic landscapes that bring your virtual...
Instructional Video8:18
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Blending Objects Using Masking Techniques

Higher Ed
Explore advanced object blending techniques using opacity masks and dithering effects. This video will teach you how to create a more seamless and realistic environment by blending objects within your scene, enhancing visual cohesion and...
Instructional Video11:12
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Setting Up Object to Nearest Surface Masking

Higher Ed
Learn how to create opacity masks that enable seamless blending of objects with their underlying surfaces. This video will guide you through the process of setting up object-to-nearest-surface masking, providing you with greater control...
Instructional Video9:39
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - UI Text in Unreal Engine 5

Higher Ed
Dive into the realm of user interface (UI) design and implementation in Unreal Engine 5. This video will cover the basics of working with the UI system, creating text elements, and controlling their visibility using Blueprints. Gain the...
Instructional Video7:00
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating Blueprint Prefabs for Asset Collections

Higher Ed
Discover the process of creating mesh tile collections using Blueprints in this video. Explore how to efficiently place and adjust multiple assets simultaneously in your scene. By utilizing Blueprint prefabs, you can streamline your...
Instructional Video10:27
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Bee Wing Flap Motion

Higher Ed
Unlock the techniques for creating realistic wing flap motion for bees using animation techniques within Unreal Engine 5. This video will teach you the basics of animating insects, allowing you to add an extra level of detail and...
Instructional Video10:35
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating a Cinematic Camera with Rotatable Anchor Point

Higher Ed
Discover how to create a cinematic camera with a rotatable anchor point in this video. You will learn how to attach a camera to an object and animate its movement around a focal point using the level sequencer, enabling you to achieve...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Setting Up Sky Cycle

Higher Ed
Unlock the process of setting up a sky cycle using the built-in Sun Position Calculator plugin in Unreal Engine 5. This video will guide you in creating an accurate sun positioning system and animating the sun's movement, enabling you to...
Instructional Video9:41
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Adjusting Stars for Day-Night Cycle

Higher Ed
In this video, you will learn how to seamlessly transition the visibility of your starry night material based on the day-night cycle. Explore techniques for dynamically adjusting the appearance of stars using automatic exposure...
Instructional Video10:26
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Night Scene Lighting

Higher Ed
Unlock the techniques for creating a captivating night scene in Unreal Engine 5. Learn how to utilize the built-in environment lighting tab and post-process effects to set the desired mood and atmosphere, effectively using limited light...
Instructional Video9:48
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Niagara Fire Color Variation

Higher Ed
Discover how to add color variation to your fire particles in the Niagara particle system. By adjusting the colors and temperature of the flames, you will be able to create more realistic and dynamic fire effects, enhancing the visual...
Instructional Video9:46
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating Animated Fire Particle

Higher Ed
Unlock the secrets of creating animated fire particles using SubUV texture techniques. This video will teach you how to set up fire animation with controllable color variations and incorporate it into your scenes, intensifying the visual...
Instructional Video9:36
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Material for Niagara Particle Smoke

Higher Ed
In this video, you will learn how to create materials for smoke particles using the Niagara system. Explore techniques for achieving realistic smoke effects that can be used in various scenarios, such as chimneys or environmental...
Instructional Video9:30
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Growing Trees in Unreal Engine 5

Higher Ed
Learn how to incorporate trees into your scene using free Quixel tree assets from the UE5 marketplace. This video will cover setting up the wind system actor for realistic tree motion and controlling seasonal color changes, allowing you...
Instructional Video9:11
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Placing Volumetric Fog in Mountain Terrain

Higher Ed
Learn how to apply your volumetric fog material to your mountain terrain and make necessary adjustments for optimal visual results. This video will guide you through the process of placing and fine-tuning volumetric fog to achieve a...
Instructional Video8:20
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Height Fog Setup

Higher Ed
In this video, you will learn how to utilize the Exponential Height Fog tool to introduce depth and atmosphere to your scene. Discover how to adjust fog parameters to create a sense of distance and scale, enhancing the overall visual...
Instructional Video9:20
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Texturing Terrain

Higher Ed
Master the art of texturing terrain by blending landscape textures with height-blended weight data. Learn how to create visually stunning terrains by combining texture layers and height map blending, resulting in a more realistic and...
Instructional Video9:25
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Vertex Painting Castle Ruins

Higher Ed
Apply the techniques learned in previous lessons to paint moss and other details onto a small castle ruin environment. This video will reinforce the principles of vertex painting and height blend controls, allowing you to enhance the...
Instructional Video9:01
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Introduction to UE5 Viewport

Higher Ed
In this video, you will become familiar with the powerful UE5 viewport and its navigation tools. Learn how to efficiently navigate, manipulate, and transform objects within your 3D environment, enabling you to work effectively in Unreal...
Instructional Video7:39
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Volumetric Fog Material in UE5

Higher Ed
Discover the process of creating a volumetric fog material to add a three-dimensional depth to the fog in your scene. Explore the settings and techniques required to set up volumetric fog in Unreal Engine 5, allowing you to create...
Instructional Video7:39
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Moss Height Blend Controls

Higher Ed
Discover how to create a height blend control for your vertex paint materials. This control will enable you to paint moss onto castle walls with precision, achieving a realistic and immersive environment. This clip is from the chapter...
Instructional Video10:39
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Vertex Color Material Setup

Higher Ed
Learn how to create a vertex color material that allows you to paint additional details, such as moss or dirt, directly onto your 3D assets. This video will guide you through setting up the material graph, assigning vertex color data,...