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Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics

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Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics

This course is part of Unreal Engine for Beginners Specialization

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3 modules

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5 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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Unreal Engine

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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.

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Begin your journey in Unreal Engine 5 by setting up a foundational project environment designed for world building. This module guides you through the core interface, helping you confidently navigate the software’s layout and essential tools. You’ll also learn how to apply and adjust basic materials and lighting, laying the groundwork for creating immersive scenes.

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Dive into creating rich, natural environments by sculpting landscapes and populating them with plants and flowers to bring realism to your scenes. You’ll master terrain tools to texture and shape your world while using atmospheric and lighting techniques to craft immersive outdoor settings that captivate viewers.

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3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Take your environments to the next level by incorporating detailed 3D models and advanced scene composition. This module focuses on importing assets, building visually realistic worlds, and applying powerful post-processing effects—such as bloom, color grading, and depth of field—to enhance visual fidelity and create stunning final projects.