Unreal: Virtual Reality for Architectural & Industrial Visualization

40mIntermediate2017-02-24

Authors

Craig Barr

Leading Educator and Author in 3D

Course details

In an industry known for constant change and innovation, virtual reality (VR) stands out as a uniquely fascinating way to view content. Learn how to take your Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) visualizations to a new level with VR. Before you take this course, you might want to check out 3D Content Creation for Virtual Reality; this provides you with a solid understanding of VR principles before you dive into working with VR in a UE4 scene. In this course, examine how an existing project must adhere to specific rules in order to be convincing in VR space. Plus, learn solutions for potential problems with 3D content and VR, like motion sickness, as well as scene navigation options.

Learning objectives
Considering VR as a presentation tool and a design tool
Selecting your VR gear
Migrating projects
VR scene adjustment tips
Real-world scale in VR
Textures, details, and navigation in VR
Dealing with motion and VR sickness

Skills covered

Virtual RealityUnreal 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. VR and Visualization

04 - VR as a presentation tool
05 - Experience vs. viewing
06 - VR as a design tool
07 - Future considerations - VR editor

2. VR and UE4

08 - Choosing your VR gear
09 - Starting points - VR templates
10 - Migrating projects
11 - VR scene adjustment tips

3. Challenges - VR and Visualization

12 - Real-world scale in VR
13 - Textures and details in VR
14 - Navigation in VR
15 - Motion and VR sickness

Conclusion

16 - Next steps