Unreal Engine for Beginners

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This Specialization, taught by Jordy Vandeput, is intended for aspiring filmmakers, 3D artists, and content creators seeking to develop real-time 3D production skills. Through three hands-on courses, you will cover world building, character creation, interior lighting, camera animation, and production workflows in Unreal Engine 5. These skills will prepare you to create cinematic environments and virtual productions from start to finish.

Syllabus

Course 1: Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics
Course 2: Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Characters & Interiors
Course 3: Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production

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4 hours 57 minutes
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Join Jordy Vandeput and step into the world of virtual cinematography with Unreal Engine 5. This course focuses on camera animation, live tracking, chroma key compositing, and DMX lighting control. You’ll build a complete production workflow, from planning and prototyping scenes to final rendering for film or online sharing. Learning Outcomes: - Animate cameras and perform live camera tracking using your phone - Set up green screen effects with offline and live chroma keying - Control stage lighting using DMX - Export high-quality cinematic renders for your portfolio With hands-on projects and real-world techniques, this course gives you everything you need to simulate a real studio production—all within Unreal Engine 5. Instructor bio: Jordy is a filmmaker, video editor, and educator, best known for hosting Cinecom, one of the largest YouTube channels on filmmaking and video editing with over 2.5 million subscribers. After graduating from film school in 2012, Jordy discovered his passion for teaching online and has since focused on creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Unlike traditional education, Jordy’s classes emphasize practical skills and creative problem-solving, aiming to deliver an immersive class experience rather than just information. His goal is to help learners gain confidence and mastery in filmmaking and video editing.
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5 hours 2 minutes
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Take your Unreal Engine 5 skills to the next level with Jordy Vandeput by designing believable interior scenes and adding human elements. This course focuses on interior design, advanced lighting techniques, and the creation of lifelike characters using Metahuman. You'll also explore facial motion capture and how to light indoor environments for a realistic feel. Learning Outcomes: - Design and light cinematic interior environments - Create and customize Metahuman characters - Capture facial motion and bring characters to life - Build storytelling potential through scene composition By the end, you’ll have the tools to set the mood and narrative tone of your scenes—perfect for filmmakers, storytellers, and virtual production artists looking to elevate their work. Instructor bio: Jordy is a filmmaker, video editor, and educator, best known for hosting Cinecom, one of the largest YouTube channels on filmmaking and video editing with over 2.5 million subscribers. After graduating from film school in 2012, Jordy discovered his passion for teaching online and has since focused on creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Unlike traditional education, Jordy’s classes emphasize practical skills and creative problem-solving, aiming to deliver an immersive class experience rather than just information. His goal is to help learners gain confidence and mastery in filmmaking and video editing.
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4 hours 50 minutes
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Jumpstart your Unreal Engine 5 journey with Jordy Vandeput, and learn a strong foundation in world-building. In this hands-on beginner course, you’ll explore the core user interface of UE5 and learn how to design immersive, photo-realistic environments from the ground up. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to build detailed landscapes, apply realistic materials, create atmospheric lighting, and import your own 3D models to populate your world. Learning Outcomes: - Navigate the Unreal Engine 5 interface with confidence - Build natural landscapes and environmental elements - Apply lighting, fog, and post-processing for cinematic effect - Import and optimize 3D models for use in your scenes Whether you're exploring game design, virtual production, or architectural visualization, this course will give you the essential skills to bring your virtual environments to life. Instructor bio: Jordy is a filmmaker, video editor, and educator, best known for hosting Cinecom, one of the largest YouTube channels on filmmaking and video editing with over 2.5 million subscribers. After graduating from film school in 2012, Jordy discovered his passion for teaching online and has since focused on creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Unlike traditional education, Jordy’s classes emphasize practical skills and creative problem-solving, aiming to deliver an immersive class experience rather than just information. His goal is to help learners gain confidence and mastery in filmmaking and video editing.