Unreal: Introduction to Materials

Get a straightforward introduction to Unreal materials. Learn how to use materials to control the look of your 3D models, including color, transparency, shininess, and more.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What to know
• Using the exercise files

1. UE4 Material Basics

• Creating a simple material
• The UE4 material editor
• Applying materials to objects
• UE4 material starting points

2. Editing Materials

• Material inputs
• Material Editor nodes
• Importing textures
• Using textures with materials

3. Creating PBR Materials

• What are PBR materials?
• Creating wood materials
• Creating plastic and metal
• Applying logos and decals
• Guitar string material

4. UE4 Material Effects

• Transparent materials
• Emissive materials
• Metal fresnel effect
• Animated materials

Conclusion

• Next steps