Unreal Engine for Beginners Specialization

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Unreal Engine for Beginners Specialization

Create Cinematic Worlds in Unreal Engine 5. Design immersive environments, lifelike characters, and cinematic shots using Unreal Engine 5

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

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3 course series

Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

Beginner level

No prior experience required

1 month at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Earn a career credential

Share your expertise with employers

What you'll learn

Build photo-realistic worlds with landscape tools, lighting effects, and 3D model integration
Create lifelike characters using Metahuman and bring them to life with motion capture and facial animation
Animate cameras, add VFX, and simulate real production workflows using live tracking and DMX lighting

Overview

This Specialization is intended for aspiring filmmakers, 3D artists, and content creators seeking to develop real-time 3D production skills. Through three hands-on courses, you will cover world building, character creation, interior lighting, camera animation, and production workflows in Unreal Engine 5. These skills will prepare you to create cinematic environments and virtual productions from start to finish.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Unreal Engine

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Taught in English

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Specialization - 3 course series

In this Specialization, learners will build a full cinematic production scene using Unreal Engine 5—from terrain design to camera animation. Across three courses, you'll apply skills like lighting interiors, creating Metahuman characters, setting up green screens, and exporting high-quality renders. Whether you’re making your first animated short, designing for virtual production, or visualizing a game concept, these projects give you the tools to bring ideas to life with cinematic polish and professional technique.

Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics

Course 14 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Instructor: Jordy Vandeput

Course Description: Jumpstart your Unreal Engine 5 journey with 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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unreal Engine

Category: Game Design

Category: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

Category: Computer Graphics

Category: Data Import/Export

Category: 3D Modeling

Category: Virtual Environment

Category: User Interface (UI)

Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Characters & Interiors

Course 25 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Instructor: Jordy Vandeput

Course Description: Take your Unreal Engine 5 skills to the next level 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. Learning Outcomes: - Design and light cinematic interior environments - Create and customize Metahuman characters - Capture facial motion and bring characters to life - Build storytelling potential through scene composition By the end, you’ll have the tools to set the mood and narrative tone of your scenes—perfect for filmmakers, storytellers, and virtual production artists looking to elevate their work.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unreal Engine

Category: Virtual Environment

Category: Animations

Category: Storytelling

Category: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

Category: Computer Graphics

Category: Animation and Game Design

Category: Visualization (Computer Graphics)

Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production

Course 34 hoursView course

What you'll learn

Instructor: Jordy Vandeput

Course Description: Step into the world of virtual cinematography with Unreal Engine 5. This course focuses on camera animation, live tracking, chroma key compositing, and DMX lighting control. You’ll build a complete production workflow, from planning and prototyping scenes to final rendering for film or online sharing. Learning Outcomes: - Animate cameras and perform live camera tracking using your phone - Set up green screen effects with offline and live chroma keying - Control stage lighting using DMX - Export high-quality cinematic renders for your portfolio With hands-on projects and real-world techniques, this course gives you everything you need to simulate a real studio production—all within Unreal Engine 5.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unreal Engine

Category: Virtual Environment

Category: Video Production

Category: Animations

Category: Real Time Data

Category: Live Streaming

Category: Video Game Development

Category: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

Category: Motion Graphics

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