Shading and Material Creation in Unreal Engine

On May 19, 2022

In CG Masters Academy , Material , Unreal Engine

Release date:2022

Author:HUGH TROMBLEY

Skill level:Beginner

Language:English

Exercise files:Yes

The objective of this course is to teach students how to learn the basics and get accustomed to Node Based shader systems, whether in Unreal Engine or in other Texture Authoring Programs or Engines. They will create materials and textures for video games in Unreal Engine. Students will learn to create materials on a modular basis and learn about various advanced materials used through Video Game productions in the Industry such as Vertex Painting, Foliage Shading, Landscape Material systems and other complex shaders. By the end of the course, students will have knowledge on how to create various types of Master Materials used across many teams in Production like; Props, Environment, Characters, FX and Lighting/Cinematics.

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Week 01
01_01 – Intro
01_02 – Instructor Overview
01_03 – Course Overview
01_04 – PBR
01_05 – Intro do UE4
01_06 – Material Editor
01_07 – Recap and Assignment

Week 02
02_01 – Overview
02_02 – Math Overview
02_03 – Master Materials Part 1
02_04 – Master Materials Part 2
02_05 – Materials Functions
02_06 – Recap

Week 03
03_01 – Overview
03_02 – Complex Math Nodes
03_03 – Detail Maps
03_04 – Transparency
03_05 – ClearCoat & Dual Normals
03_06 – Subsurface Scattering
03_07 – Cloth
03_08 – Recap & Homework