TED Talks
Doug Roble: Digital humans that look just like us
In an astonishing talk and tech demo, software researcher Doug Roble debuts "DigiDoug": a real-time, 3-D, digital rendering of his likeness that's accurate down to the scale of pores and wrinkles. Powered by an inertial motion capture...
TED Talks
Don Levy: A cinematic journey through visual effects
It's been 110 years since Georges Méliès sent a spaceship slamming into the eye of the man on the moon. So how far have visual effects come since then? Working closely with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Don Levy takes...
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Data Science Model Deployments and Cloud Computing on GCP - Frontend
This video explains the frontend, which is everything we can see on the webpage, which is a combination of layout and the style of all the elements on the screen. The This clip is from the chapter "The Basics of Full-Stack Web...
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Profound Potential of DMT
In this video, Justin from the Institute of Human Anatomy discusses psychedelic research coming out of Imperial College London, and the potential DMT may have in making novel connections in the brain.
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Trophy Congratulations Message
Building upon the previous lesson, create a custom message that appears when players “pick up†a floating trophy object. Discover how to trigger the display of a UI text message using Blueprint scripting and manage the visibility of...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating a Floating Trophy
Learn how to create a visually appealing floating and rotating trophy object using Blueprints in this video. Set up the trophy model, apply a simple floating and rotating animation using timelines, and gain the knowledge to control the...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Blueprint Door Animation
Unlock the secrets of creating a basic door animation using Blueprints in Unreal Engine 5. Set up the door model, create a simple animation sequence, and learn how to control the door's open and close states using Blueprint scripting....
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Animated Bird Setup
Learn how to import a rigged bird character with animations and set it up within Unreal Engine 5. This video will guide you through the process of creating realistic flying bird animations, bringing life and motion to your environments,...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Bee Mesh Particles
In this video, you will discover how to use the Niagara particle system to control clusters of bee meshes buzzing around a beehive. Learn how to create lifelike and interactive swarms of bees that respond to their environment, adding a...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating Motion in Foliage
Learn how to incorporate wind nodes within Unreal Engine to bring your foliage to life. This video will guide you through the process of creating realistic motion for leaves and grass, adding a sense of realism and dynamism to your...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating Handheld Camera Effect
Unlock the secrets of simulating handheld camera shake using a blueprint template in Unreal Engine 5. This video will guide you through the process of adding realistic camera shake effects to your shots, adding a dynamic and immersive...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Starry Night Material Setup
Discover how to create a starry night sky material for your scene in this video. Learn techniques to adjust star density, color, and brightness, allowing you to achieve the desired level of realism and ambiance in your night sky. This...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - 3-Point Light Setup
Learn the fundamentals of setting up a 3-point lighting system in Unreal Engine 5. This video will teach you how to create a balanced lighting environment within your scene using key, fill, and backlights, adding depth and focus to your...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Setting Up Niagara Smoke VFX
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Working with Velocity Particle Velocity
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Painting in Cliff 3D Plants
Explore advanced techniques for painting 3D plants onto cliff surfaces using the Foliage tool. Learn how to add depth and realism to your environment by leveraging various settings and brush techniques, creating visually stunning cliffs...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Foliage Asset Setup
Discover how to utilize the Quixel library and the Foliage tool to add grass, shrubs, and other foliage assets to your environment. This video will guide you through the process of setting up and placing foliage assets to enhance the...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Fog Plane Setup for Mountains
Apply the fog plane material to your mountain terrain and learn how to enhance the realism of your environment. This video will teach you how to leverage fog planes to add atmospheric depth, creating an immersive and visually stunning...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating Fog Plane for UE5 Scenes
Learn how to create a fog plane material with custom depth masking and camera distance-based opacity. This video will guide you through the process of setting up controllable fog planes, allowing you to add atmospheric depth to your...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Setting Up Landscape Material Attribute
In this video, you will learn how to create a material attribute-based landscape material. Discover how to texture the terrain based on weight-painted data combined with height map blending, allowing for more detailed and visually...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Advanced Sculpting Tools
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Sculpting Out Terrain
Develop your terrain sculpting skills using a combination of basic brushes and noise brushes. Dive deeper into the sculpting process and explore advanced tools like terrain stamping to create more intricate and detailed terrains. This...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating Terrain Using Height Map Data
Discover how to generate realistic terrain by utilizing height map data. Learn about the different sculpting brushes and techniques available in Unreal Engine 5, enabling you to shape and mold the landscape according to your vision. This...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Blending Objects Using Masking Techniques
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...