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Unreal Engine 5 - Sci-Fi Environment Design

Offered By: Packt via Coursera

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Course Description

Overview

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Step into the future of 3D design with this in-depth course on creating sci-fi environments using Unreal Engine 5. The journey begins with an overview of the key concepts and techniques required to build immersive, futuristic scenes. You’ll learn how to generate and plan ideas that fit a sci-fi aesthetic, ensuring your vision is both creative and technically sound. As you move through the course, you will get hands-on experience with scene blocking and asset placement, filling out your environment with elements that bring your sci-fi world to life. Each video guides you through polishing and refining the scene, covering advanced techniques like adding fog, tweaking lighting, and testing creative ideas on the fly. You’ll even experiment with dynamic features like adding and removing a beast for narrative impact. In the final section, you’ll master the finishing touches, learning how to set up fog, light, and post-processing to enhance your environment's overall feel. You’ll also dive into composition and fine-tuning in Photoshop to ensure your sci-fi world is visually striking and cohesive. By the end, you’ll be equipped with the skills to design, refine, and perfect your very own sci-fi environments in Unreal Engine 5. This course is ideal for 3D artists, game developers, and environment designers who want to create sci-fi worlds using Unreal Engine 5. A basic understanding of Unreal Engine is recommended, though the course is structured to accommodate intermediate users as well.

Syllabus

  • Introduction
    • In this module, we will provide an overview of the course, introducing you to the topics covered, the overall workflow, and what to expect from the learning experience.
  • Generate Ideas and Scene Overview
    • In this module, we will guide you through generating creative ideas and planning your sci-fi environment scene, ensuring you have a strong vision of the final outcome before diving into production.
  • Creating the Environment
    • In this module, we will focus on the hands-on process of building the sci-fi environment, from scene blocking and asset placement to refining details like fog and lighting for a high-quality finish. You'll also learn to adjust your design as you experiment with new ideas.
  • Final Words
    • In this module, we will conclude the course by reflecting on the design process and adding the final polish in Photoshop to enhance the overall presentation of your sci-fi environment.

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Packt - Course Instructors

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