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Absolute Basics
In this lesson you’ll learn the most basic elements of Unreal. You’ll explore the UI, then learn to move and manipulate objects within your scene.
- 34 minutes
- 16 Free Videos
- Unreal Engine
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Unreal Engine 5 Basics
Ellie Cooper
Master Unreal Engine 5 basics with Ellie Cooper as you learn core tools, scene setup, and hands-on exercises. Build confidence and gain the foundational skills to start creating games, concept art, and immersive experiences.
Beginner4h 17m108 Videos
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Your blueprint to Unreal Engine 5 mastery.
Step into the dynamic world of Unreal Engine 5 with confidence. Ellie Cooper's 'Unreal Engine 5 Basics' course is your gateway to mastering the platform, designed specifically for beginners. With Ellie's guidance, you'll navigate the essential tools and techniques, from crafting basic shapes to setting up scenes and characters. Packed with interactive challenges and hands-on tasks, you'll not only learn UE5's fundamentals but also apply them in real-time. By the course's end, you'll be adept and ready to tackle larger projects. Whether you aspire to create games, concept art, or immersive experiences, this course sets the foundation for your UE5 journey. Begin your creative adventure today!
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Lesson 2
Assets and Lighting
In this lesson you’ll learn to import assets from Quixel, Epic Marketplace, or custom sources. After this, you’ll explore Lumen and the various ways to light a scene.
- 49 minutes
- 14 Videos
Lesson 3
Cameras
This lesson will teach you the various tools you need to create a nice shot within Unreal Engine 5. You’ll learn about Nanite, camera angles and various camera settings.
- 24 minutes
- 11 Videos
Lesson 4
Post-Processing
This lesson will help you to add lens effects like bloom, lens flare and vignetting, then color processing like temperature, color grading and film settings.
- 16 minutes
- 14 Videos
Lesson 5
Landscapes
In this lesson you’ll learn to craft a natural landscape, apply a landscape material, and add foliage.
- 40 minutes
- 9 Videos
- Project Files
Lesson 6
Rendering
In this lesson you’ll learn to render out still frames or cinematics in Unreal, along with various settings that can help to improve your imagery.
- 11 minutes
- 6 Videos
Lesson 7
HDRI
In this lesson you’ll learn to add, set up, and most effectively use an HDRI in your scene.
- 6 minutes
- 6 Videos
Lesson 8
Customizing Materials
In this lesson you’ll learn to apply, create and customize materials in Unreal Engine 5.
- 23 minutes
- 17 Videos
Lesson 9
MetaHumans
In this lesson you’ll learn to create your own MetaHuman, a highly detailed customizable character for use in Unreal Engine. You’ll then learn to pose your characters effectively.
- 38 minutes
- 8 Videos
Lesson 10
Expanding Your Horizons
In this quick lesson, Ellie will go over various resources you can use to further your Unreal knowledge, in whichever specialty you want to pursue.
- 11 minutes
- 7 Videos
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Ellie Cooper
Ellie Cooper is an acclaimed digital artist renowned for her expertise in Unreal Engine 5, having crafted immersive environments and stunning visuals for industry giants such as MPC, Goodbye Kansas Studios, and top-tier clients including Disney, Paramount Pictures, and Bandai Namco. At the helm of Athena Productions, her visionary leadership continues to innovate at the intersection of video games, film, and TV, setting new benchmarks in the world of digital production. Ellie also empowers aspiring artists through her comprehensive courses at Learn Squared, sharing her vast industry knowledge and fostering a new generation of digital creators.
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Here's a full list of all the videos in this course.
- 4 hours 17 minutesTotal Bundle Duration
- 108 VideosVideo Lectures in Bundle
- 43.77 MB of FilesDownloadable Project Files
Tools Used ?The tools listed below are used throughout the lectures of this course. Using alternatives is definitely possible depending on your proficiency, but we can only recommend using these listed softwares.
The tools listed below are used throughout the lectures of this course. Using alternatives is definitely possible depending on your proficiency, but we can only recommend using these listed softwares.
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Lesson 1
Absolute Basics
In this lesson you’ll learn the most basic elements of Unreal. You’ll explore the UI, then learn to move and manipulate objects within your scene.
- 34 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 16 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Introduction
Intro to Unreal
Basic Functions
Basic Scene Challenge
Lesson 2
Assets and Lighting
In this lesson you’ll learn to import assets from Quixel, Epic Marketplace, or custom sources. After this, you’ll explore Lumen and the various ways to light a scene.
- 49 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 14 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Introduction
Using Assets
Lighting
Basic Lighting Challenge
Lesson 3
Cameras
This lesson will teach you the various tools you need to create a nice shot within Unreal Engine 5. You’ll learn about Nanite, camera angles and various camera settings.
- 24 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 11 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Lesson 4
Post-Processing
This lesson will help you to add lens effects like bloom, lens flare and vignetting, then color processing like temperature, color grading and film settings.
- 16 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 14 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Introduction
Lens Effects
Color Processing
Lighting and Reflections
Conclusion
Lesson 5
Landscapes
In this lesson you’ll learn to craft a natural landscape, apply a landscape material, and add foliage.
- 40 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 9 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Lesson 6
Rendering
In this lesson you’ll learn to render out still frames or cinematics in Unreal, along with various settings that can help to improve your imagery.
- 11 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 6 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Introduction
Sequencer Basics
Finalizing
Lesson 7
HDRI
In this lesson you’ll learn to add, set up, and most effectively use an HDRI in your scene.
- 6 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 6 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Introduction
HDRI Basics
Conclusion
Lesson 8
Customizing Materials
In this lesson you’ll learn to apply, create and customize materials in Unreal Engine 5.
- 23 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 17 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Introduction
Setting Up a Material
Material Instances
Customized Materials Challenge
Lesson 9
MetaHumans
In this lesson you’ll learn to create your own MetaHuman, a highly detailed customizable character for use in Unreal Engine. You’ll then learn to pose your characters effectively.
- 38 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 8 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Introduction
Getting Acquainted with MetaHumans
Posing
MetaHumans Challenge
Lesson 10
Expanding Your Horizons
In this quick lesson, Ellie will go over various resources you can use to further your Unreal knowledge, in whichever specialty you want to pursue.
- 11 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 7 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Introduction
Further Learning
Becoming an Unreal Pro
Conclusion
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