Introduction to Unreal Engine 4 for Scene Design
A course by Guillermo MorenoTechnical Lighting Artist
A course by Guillermo Moreno, Technical Lighting Artist
Learn to use this powerful software’s tools and create a scene step by step
If you want to create fantasy narrative environments that add to the story of a video game, you need imagination and expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 4 software, the most widely used program for video game development.
In this 5-course Domestika Basics, take the first steps to create your own virtual worlds in a simple way, led by Guillermo Moreno, a video game developer specialized in scene composition and lighting, who teaches you how to create a diorama in this program right from the start.
The first course is your first approach to the program. Download Unreal Engine for free and install it on your computer with Guillermo's help, as well as looking at everything related to managing it.
Continue with the second course, learn to create a project and use the basic tools of the program, as well as delving into other details of project management.
In the third course, learn about the Foliage tool, what it is for, how you should configure it, and all the possibilities it offers for the composition of the scenery. Also, see how you can generate new materials for your stage.
Learn how to add vegetation to your scenery by creating the terrain and applying different materials. See what collisions are and what they are used for in a video game, to later find out what the Sequencer tool is and generate a small cinematic.
End with the fifth course of this Domestika Basics, learning about how lights work and the complete lighting of your scene, post-processing to refine details, and the final rendering of your diorama.
At the end of this Domestika Basics of Unreal Engine 4 for set design, you’ll have familiarized yourself with the tool and learned its basic operation to create a unique set in a simple way.
Technical Requirements ⦁ Download Epic Launcher and Unreal Engine 4 (v4.23.1) from “Game Developer” on Unreal official website for free. ⦁ A computer with Windows 7 or higher, or macOS 10.9.2 or higher. ⦁ 8 GB of RAM.
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Reviews
- royavazPLUS3 months ago
Muy útil el curso, completo y me ayudó mucho para trabajos personales y académicos
- 4 months ago
esperaba que haya un poco mas de explicacion, literalmente en gran parte del curso pasa el cursor por cada item y explica casi lo obvio que dice el titulo del item, mas alla de algun que otro detalle no creo que me haya aportado mucho, es algo que se puede sustituir viendo videos de youtube.
- 1 year ago
Thank you, it was a really great course!
- bilgenefisePLUS1 year ago
Needs to be updated, because the entire Unreal Engine interface has been changed.
- 2 years ago
It seems very good for learning the basics, and the instructor explains it well, so far I liked it.
Content
- U1
Welcome
- Welcome
- U1
Welcome
- Welcome
- U2
Unreal installation
- Unreal installation
- U2
Modes interface
- Modes interface
- U3
Creation of a project
- Creation of a project
- U3
Viewport
- Viewport
- Viewport II
- U4
Practice
- Practice
- U4
World Outliner
- World Outliner
- U5
Details
- Details
- U6
Content Browser
- Content Browser
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and requires no prior experience with Unreal Engine or game development. You'll learn everything from installation to building complete environments.
You just need a mid-range computer and to download Unreal Engine for free. We recommend at least 8 GB of RAM and a compatible graphics card.
You'll learn how to install Unreal Engine, manage assets, create realistic materials, paint vegetation, apply lighting and post-processing, and render environments in real time.
Unreal Engine is a powerful graphics engine used to create video games, interactive 3D environments, virtual reality, and high-quality visual simulations.
Installation involves downloading the installer from Unreal Engine's official website, following the instructions, and setting up the recommended development environment for the course.
The course covers the level editor, asset management, material creation, lighting tools, vegetation, cameras, and post-processing systems.
Yes, you'll learn lighting and post-processing techniques to add realism and a professional atmosphere to your virtual environments.