UNREAL ENGINE: FILMAKING
Course Info
Duration: 4 Weeks online lessons and labs (10+ hours) plus 20+ hours of additional content.Course Format: Online lessons + self-study modules + scheduled live calls with the instructors once you've gone through the material
Q&A/Support: Live labs after lessons
Prerequisites: None! This is a perfect place to start your UE journey!
+ Six-Months of On Demand Access
+ Long Term On-Demand Access
+ Students will get a Badge and Certificate
*Please contact Admissions for details.
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THE CORE CURRICULUM
THE CORE CURRICULUM
MODULE 01:
Engine Architecture & Cinematic Blocking
Build a rock-solid foundation for digital storytelling. Master the Unreal UI, project organization, and the Epic Games ecosystem (Fab/Launcher) specifically for linear content.
Engine Architecture & Cinematic Blocking
Build a rock-solid foundation for digital storytelling. Master the Unreal UI, project organization, and the Epic Games ecosystem (Fab/Launcher) specifically for linear content.
Outcome:
Confidently navigate the editor and block out your first cinematic sequence with correct scale and composition.
Confidently navigate the editor and block out your first cinematic sequence with correct scale and composition.
MODULE 02:
Technical Asset Integration for VFXMove beyond hobbyist workflows. Learn professional asset ingestion, high-fidelity geometry management, and folder structures optimized for real-time cinematic performance.
Technical Asset Integration for VFXMove beyond hobbyist workflows. Learn professional asset ingestion, high-fidelity geometry management, and folder structures optimized for real-time cinematic performance.
Outcome:
Master the pipeline from 3D model to high-resolution cinematic actor ready for the camera.
Master the pipeline from 3D model to high-resolution cinematic actor ready for the camera.
MODULE 03:
Cinematic Materials & Shaders
Create stunning, photorealistic surfaces that withstand close-up shots. Dive into the Material Editor to master nodes, and micro-detailing visual fidelity.
Cinematic Materials & Shaders
Create stunning, photorealistic surfaces that withstand close-up shots. Dive into the Material Editor to master nodes, and micro-detailing visual fidelity.
Outcome:
Give your film environment a photorealistic, studio-quality visual finish.
Give your film environment a photorealistic, studio-quality visual finish.
MODULE 04:
Sequencer & Virtual Camera Animation
Bring your story to life using Unreal’s powerful non-linear editor. Master Sequencer, keyframing, virtual camera movements, and character animation integration.
Sequencer & Virtual Camera Animation
Bring your story to life using Unreal’s powerful non-linear editor. Master Sequencer, keyframing, virtual camera movements, and character animation integration.
Outcome:
Transition from a static scene to a fully animated cinematic cut with professional camera direction.
Transition from a static scene to a fully animated cinematic cut with professional camera direction.
MODULE 05:
Lighting, Lumen & High-Quality Rendering
Master atmospheric lighting (Lumen) and the Movie Render Queue. Learn to balance visual noise, ray-tracing, and post-processing for final delivery.
Lighting, Lumen & High-Quality Rendering
Master atmospheric lighting (Lumen) and the Movie Render Queue. Learn to balance visual noise, ray-tracing, and post-processing for final delivery.
Outcome:
Export your final sequence as a professional-grade 4K render ready for your portfolio or festival submission.
Export your final sequence as a professional-grade 4K render ready for your portfolio or festival submission.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COHORT?
Learn from Authorized Experts:
Led by Unreal Authorized Instructors Elena Dimopoulou and Patricio Di Pacco.
Led by Unreal Authorized Instructors Elena Dimopoulou and Patricio Di Pacco.
Live Learning:
Combines 10+ hours of Live Lightning Lessons with 20+ hours of structured pre-recorded deep dives
Combines 10+ hours of Live Lightning Lessons with 20+ hours of structured pre-recorded deep dives
The Certification:
Graduates receive an Industry-Recognized Digital Certificate featuring the Epic Games Authorized Instructor seal.
Graduates receive an Industry-Recognized Digital Certificate featuring the Epic Games Authorized Instructor seal.
WHAT YOU GET
| Content Delivery: | Premium Support: | Community & Tools: |
| Bite-sized Lectures: 8-16 min videos for fast learning. | Live Labs: Weekly sessions to solve your specific bugs. | 6-Month Access: Re-watch everything for half a year. |
| Project-Based: Build a prototype while you learn. | Expert Access: Direct Q&A with industry pros. |
