Unreal: Introduction to Lighting
1h 40mIntermediate2017-09-05
Authors
Craig Barr
Leading Educator and Author in 3D
Course details
Get started lighting your projects in Unreal Engine. Examine the types of lighting in Unreal and learn how to effectively light a scene. This course gets you up and running by covering lighting basics, working with shadows, and using lighting effects. Join Craig Barr as he demonstrates how to create lights, place lights, work with shadows, add reflections, accommodate various shapes, and more.
Learning objectives
UE4 lighting features
Light properties
Lighting an animated scene
Working with ceiling lights, lamps, skylights, and sunlight
Adding reflections
Adjusting lighting settings
Using lighting effects
Learning objectives
UE4 lighting features
Light properties
Lighting an animated scene
Working with ceiling lights, lamps, skylights, and sunlight
Adding reflections
Adjusting lighting settings
Using lighting effects
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 - What to know
- 03 - Using the exercise files
1. UE4 Lighting Basics
- 04 - UE4 lighting concepts
- 05 - Types of UE4 lights
- 06 - Creating and placing a simple light
- 07 - Light properties
2. Lighting a Scene
- 08 - Creating a ceiling light
- 09 - Creating lamps
- 10 - Skylight and sunlight
- 11 - Adding reflections
3. Lightmass and World Settings
- 12 - Light building with lightmass
- 13 - Importance volumes
- 14 - World settings
- 15 - Shadows and lightmap resolution
4. Lighting Effects
- 16 - Light profiles
- 17 - Light shapes
- 18 - Lens flares and auto exposure
Conclusion
- 19 - Next steps