Take your Unreal Engine 5 skills to the next level with Jordy Vandeput by designing believable interior scenes and adding human elements. This course focuses on interior design, advanced lighting techniques, and the creation of lifelike characters using Metahuman. You'll also explore facial motion capture and how to light indoor environments for a realistic feel.
Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Characters & Interiors
Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Characters & Interiors
This course is part of Unreal Engine for Beginners Specialization
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There are 3 modules in this course
Start your journey in Unreal Engine 5 by creating your first immersive interior environment. In this module, you’ll design a virtual studio and learn how to arrange interior elements to support spatial realism and storytelling. You'll explore best practices for refining your scene's layout and lighting to create a visually coherent and compelling space.
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3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Bring your scenes to life with dynamic digital characters. This module introduces you to Metahuman creation and facial motion capture, helping you integrate believable characters into your environment. You’ll learn how to customize and animate characters to enhance your virtual production’s realism and emotional depth.
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2 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
Lighting can transform a scene—and this module shows you how. You’ll dive into Unreal Engine’s lighting tools to simulate realistic indoor lighting and craft specific moods. By the end of the module, you’ll understand how to use light to shape emotion, direct focus, and ground your scenes in visual authenticity.
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2 videos1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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