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Unreal Engine for Film and TV

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Course Details

Location

Live online

Dates

TBC

Duration

6 hours per module

Fees

£1,500 (£250 per module)

Why choose this course

This course is aimed at artists wanting to add ‘realtime’ to their tool set. We will be focusing on Unreal Engine 5, a game engine built for artists and now utilised across a range of different industries.

Meet your tutor, Hussin Khan

As an experienced and passionate trainer, Hussin has spent the last 13 years building a successful training business, helping thousands of people develop their skills in various software tools. As an Authorized Unreal Engine Instructor, Nuke and Adobe Certified Instructor, he is committed to delivering high-quality training that empowers individuals to achieve their goals. Hussin takes pride in staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and tools, so he can provide his students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in their careers.

Since 2021, Hussin has been teaching industry professionals through Escape Studios with clients ranging from VFX studios, through games and also architects.

Course Modules

Fee: £250

Explore the basics of Unreal Engine. Dive into key features, learn tips and tricks and discover how to create amazing projects.

This module will cover:

Intro to Epic Launcher
Unreal Engine Marketplace
Creating Projects & Levels
User Interface (UI) & Navigation
Manipulating Objects/Actors
Importing 3D Meshes
Creating collisions
Setting LODs

Fee: £250

Explore the intricacies of designing visually stunning environments and assets in Unreal Engine.

This module will cover:

What is a Material?
What is PBR?
The Material Editor
Creating Basic Materials
The 7 most used Expression Nodes PM
Master Material vs Material Instances
Texture Guidelines
Animating Materials
Class project

Fee: £250

Learn to make your virtual worlds pop and come to life in Unreal Engine by mastering lighting and atmospherics.

This module will cover:

Lighting Methods in UE5
Light Terminology
Types of Lights & Mobility
Viewport Modes
Post Process Volume
Lumen vs Path Tracing
Indoor and Outdoor Lighting setups
Environment Light Mixer
Creating Landscapes & Foliage

Fee: £250

Learn how to level up your Unreal Engine virtual world with the Sequencer and Animation.

This module will cover:

The Level Sequencer
Cine Camera Actor
Keyframing
Creating Sequences/Shots/Takes
Camera Rig Rail & Crane PM
Basic Character Animation
Movie Render Queue (MRQ)
CVars
Render setup

Fee: £250

Learn how to create stunning visuals and interactive experiences with Unreal Engine using artist-friendly blueprints.

This module will cover:

What is Blueprints?
Exploring Content Examples
Level Blueprint vx Blueprint Class
Creating interactions
Changing materials with Blueprints
Creating an array tool with Blueprint
Creating self-running animations
Creating dynamic assets

Fee: £250

Learn how to utilise Unreal Engine's system to create stunning effects and simulations.

This module will cover:

Converting Cascade to Niagra FX
Creating your first Niagara FX
Creating a custom Niagara FX
Creating SubUV Animation
Using Mesh renderer PM
Creating Particle lights
Controlling FX simulations
Introduction to Niagara fluids
Introduction to liquid simulations

More Information

Unreal Engine 5

Good understanding of English. The course is open to everyone but you are expected to have studied module one before any of the other modules.

If you feel that you don’t need to Learn the Basics, please get in touch by emailing sales@escapestudios.com

Participants to install Unreal Engine 5.3.

Please ensure PC meets the hardware and software specifications.

Exercise files (if any) will be provided prior to the session.

Exercise files are to be downloaded, and opened once to compile shared prior to the session.

Dual monitor setup is recommended.

We can provide remote access to our workstations during teaching time. Due to availability restrictions, we highly advise you to have your own set up at home to study in your own time.

More things you’ll need:

A strong internet connection
Cloud storage or external hard drive to back up your work, 1TB+ recommended
A three-button mouse or graphics tablet. Please note, the Wacom Intuos Pro range of tablets have the best support for our remote desktop software and provide the best experience.
A computer microphone (and optionally a webcam)
Note-taking materials.

If you have any questions about learning online or if you need help with what to buy, get in touch at hello@escapestudios.ac.uk.

Attendee’s will be able to directly apply their new skills in their current projects. Unreal Engine 5 is fast becoming the go to software for real-time rendering in Film/TV, Animation, Motion Design, Architecture and Automotive.