Unreal: CAD Data Visualization
2h 3mIntermediate2017-04-25
Authors
Craig Barr
Leading Educator and Author in 3D
Course details
Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) is a complete suite of real-time visualization tools from Epic Games. In this course, learn how to work with UE4 for CAD data visualization. Craig Barr shares tips for bringing in CAD data that's Unreal Engine friendly, and explains how to set up a project and scene. After Craig shows how to get your project started, he goes into working with materials and lighting for CAD visualization, and provides an introduction to Blueprints in UE4, which provide a powerful way to visually script nearly anything. Plus, he looks at how to render still images and shows how to output a visualization edit.
Learning objectives
Preparing CAD data for transition into UE4
Setting up a project
Importing CAD data
Organizing content
Setting the scene
Lighting for CAD visualization
Working with Blueprints
Creating a brushed steel material
Creating and applying an exploded view animation for CAD data
Rendering CAD data in UE4
Setting up Sequencer
Outputting a visualization edit
Learning objectives
Preparing CAD data for transition into UE4
Setting up a project
Importing CAD data
Organizing content
Setting the scene
Lighting for CAD visualization
Working with Blueprints
Creating a brushed steel material
Creating and applying an exploded view animation for CAD data
Rendering CAD data in UE4
Setting up Sequencer
Outputting a visualization edit
Skills covered
Unreal EngineEpicAugmented RealityRenderingMotion Graphics and VFX3D ModelingVisualization and Real-TimeAECProduct and ManufacturingAnimation and IllustrationDeep Dive (X:Y)
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Welcome
- 02 - Exercise files
1. Getting Started
- 03 - Tips for file conversion
- 04 - Setting up the project
- 05 - Importing CAD data
- 06 - Organizing content
- 07 - Setting the scene
2. UE4 Materials and Lighting
- 08 - Basic materials for CAD
- 09 - Brushed steel material
- 10 - Lighting for CAD visualization
3. Animation and Visualization
- 11 - Introduction to Blueprints
- 12 - Blueprint turntable for visualization
- 13 - Exploded view animation with Blueprints
4. Rendering CAD Data in UE4
- 14 - Post-process FX
- 15 - Adjusting render settings
- 16 - Rendering still images
5. UE4 Sequencer and CAD Visualization
- 17 - Setting up Sequencer
- 18 - Camera animation in Sequencer
- 19 - Outputting a visualization edit
Conclusion
- 20 - Next steps