Bozeman Science
Using Game Design to Improve My Classroom
Paul Andersen explains how he is using elements of game design to improve his AP Biology class. The entire class revolves around Moodle. Students complete levels to acquire experience points and move up the leader board
TED Talks
John Hunter: Teaching with the World Peace Game
John Hunter puts all the problems of the world on a 4'x5' plywood board -- and lets his 4th-graders solve them. At TED2011, he explains how his World Peace Game engages schoolkids, and why the complex lessons it teaches -- spontaneous,...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Vertex Painting Castle Ruins
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - UE5 Interactable Door BP Setup
Building upon the previous lesson, learn how to make the animated door interactable in a first-person game mode. Create an interaction system using Blueprint scripting, allowing players to open and close the door using an input key. Dive...
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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 - UI Text in Unreal Engine 5
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Resource Pack and UI Introduction
In this video, we will guide you through downloading and organizing the resource pack specifically designed for this course. Additionally, we will provide an overview of Unreal Engine 5's user interface, highlighting the essential panels...
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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 - 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 - 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 - Creating Turntable Camera Animation
Learn how to create a turntable camera animation using the level sequencer in Unreal Engine 5. This video will explore various techniques for animating a rotating camera around a focal point, allowing you to showcase your environment or...
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Setting Up Object to Nearest Surface Masking
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating Blueprint Prefabs for Asset Collections
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Bee Wing Flap Motion
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Creating a Cinematic Camera with Rotatable Anchor Point
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
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Adjusting Stars for Day-Night Cycle
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Night Scene Lighting
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...
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Creating Stunning Environments in Unreal Engine 5 - A Game Artist Bootcamp - Niagara Fire Color Variation
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...