3D Design in Unreal Engine: Create a Realistic Environment
Design detailed and explorable 3D worlds in Unreal Engine! In this class, your instructor, Lucas Ridley, will walk you through how to create a realistic environment for any video game characters to explore and interact with in Unreal Engine. From sculpting your landscape and adding foliage and lighting to designing a navigable level layout, you’ll leave this class with the skills needed to create entire worlds for 3D video games. With Lucas by your side, you’ll: - Create a basic landscape using Unreal Engine brushes and sculpting tools - Apply textures and materials like foliage and gras
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