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Taking Unreal Engine's latest in-camera VFX toolset for a spin

Recently, Epic Games and filmmakers’ collective Bullitt assembled a team to test out the latest in-camera VFX toolset, part of the extensive suite of virtual production tools in the upcoming Unreal Engine 4.27 release. To put each of the tools new through their paces, they created a short test piece to mimic a production workflow.

Unreal Engine 5 is now available in Early Access!

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May 26

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Unreal Engine 5 is now available in Early Access!

This Early Access build of UE5 is intended for game developers who like to live on the bleeding edge to start testing features and prototyping their next games. This is your first chance to get your hands on Lumen, Nanite, and much more.

Early Access to MetaHuman Creator is now available!

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April 14

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Early Access to MetaHuman Creator is now available!

Have you been waiting to get your hands on MetaHuman Creator? Now’s your opportunity to join the Early Access program and start creating your own unique MetaHumans.

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July 29

How Tuque Games brought compelling co-op to Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance

Montreal, Canada-based developer Tuque Games shares what it was like working with esteemed author R. A. Salvatore, how their personal D&D experiences influenced the game, and explain how it created Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance’s free-flowing combat system.

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How Tuque Games brought compelling co-op to Dungeons & Dragons: Dark Alliance

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July 29

See the Unreal Engine student projects that won this year’s Rookie Awards

From an interactive apartment through to a VR relaxation experience, get inspired by these winning projects from 2021’s Rookie Awards—which can only be entered by non-professional digital artists.

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See the Unreal Engine student projects that won this year’s Rookie Awards

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July 28

See the top shorts from India’s Women Creators Program

Earlier this year, twenty women learned the latest techniques in real-time animation in just four weeks! Today, we debut some of their wonderful projects.

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See the top shorts from India’s Women Creators Program

Earlier this year, twenty women learned the latest techniques in real-time animation in just four weeks! Today, we debut some of their wonderful projects.

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Flying with AR: in-flight aviation training with Red 6

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Flying with AR: in-flight aviation training with Red 6

When VR and practice dogfights aren’t enough, it’s time for fighter pilots with AR visors to engage real-time CG adversaries while they’re in the air. Red 6 achieved this improbable task with a combination of innovative tracking, low latency, and Unreal Engine.

Dezeen wants you to ‘Redesign the World’ with Twinmotion

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July 28

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Dezeen wants you to ‘Redesign the World’ with Twinmotion

Announcing 'Redesign the World,' a new competition that asks designers to radically rethink how Earth should contend with climate change so the planet is healthy and inhabitable for years to come.

The Animation Learning Challenge 2021: Meet the winner

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July 27

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The Animation Learning Challenge 2021: Meet the winner

Ninja Theory artist by day, animator by night, Tobias Noller explains how he crafted an 11-second short with Unreal Engine 5 Early Access and MetaHuman Creator.

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Personalizing property with Zaha Hadid Architects’ real-time configurator

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Personalizing property with Zaha Hadid Architects’ real-time configurator

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July 23

Exploring MetaSounds: a new high-performance audio system in Unreal Engine 5

Lead Audio Programmer Aaron Mcleran and Product Specialist Victor Brodin explore Unreal Engine’s new audio features live.

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Exploring MetaSounds: a new high-performance audio system in Unreal Engine 5

Lead Audio Programmer Aaron Mcleran and Product Specialist Victor Brodin explore Unreal Engine’s new audio features live.

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July 22

Ferrari 296 GTB: the first real-life, drivable car in Fortnite crafted in ultra detail with Unreal Engine

Today, Ferrari introduces its new 296 GTB hybrid sports car in Fortnite, making history as the game’s first highly realistic, drivable vehicle and bringing the dream of Italian racing excellence to players using Unreal Engine.

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Ferrari 296 GTB: the first real-life, drivable car in Fortnite crafted in ultra detail with Unreal Engine

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July 20

July Marketplace Sale: Set the scene with over 1,000 assets—now 50% off

Instantly transport someone to another world or time with this month’s deals. Aztec temples, cyberpunk diners, deadly forests—start your adventures ten steps ahead.

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July Marketplace Sale: Set the scene with over 1,000 assets—now 50% off

Instantly transport someone to another world or time with this month’s deals. Aztec temples, cyberpunk diners, deadly forests—start your adventures ten steps ahead.

Webinar: Motion Design with Unreal Engine and Cinema 4D

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July 19

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Webinar: Motion Design with Unreal Engine and Cinema 4D

Our webinar on creating motion graphics for broadcast using Unreal Engine is now over. If you missed it, fear not—you can watch it on demand here! Learn how to create a sports broadcast promo with the help of Maxon’s Cinema 4D software.

New courses for game developers at Unreal Online Learning

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July 19

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New courses for game developers at Unreal Online Learning

This month’s new courses at the Unreal Online Learning portal cover Blueprints, environments, gameplay. While these courses are designed with game developers in mind, they’re great for anyone who wants to make an engaging experience with Unreal Engine.

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July 16

Exploring MegaAssemblies in UE5 Early Access

Using the Valley of the Ancient sample project, we highlight what MegaAssemblies are, why they’re important, and how to use them.

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Exploring MegaAssemblies in UE5 Early Access

Using the Valley of the Ancient sample project, we highlight what MegaAssemblies are, why they’re important, and how to use them.

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July 13

Summer of Unreal animation bootcamp—applications open now

In Europe? Like 3D? Give us four weeks and we’ll turn you into an Unreal Engine animator—for free! Sign up for Summer of Unreal now; Escape Studios has 1,000 spots available for CG artists who want to launch the next phase of their career.

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Summer of Unreal animation bootcamp—applications open now

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July 12

See our full ‘Developer Day’ schedule for GDC 2021

We have some great talks planned for GDC’s virtual event this year, including deep dives into UE5 demos, MetaHuman rigs, cross-play with Epic Online Services, and free resources for game devs. Read on!

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See our full ‘Developer Day’ schedule for GDC 2021

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Zoic Studios optimizes its pipeline for Superman & Lois with real-time visualization

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Zoic Studios optimizes its pipeline for Superman & Lois with real-time visualization

When tasked with creating the action-packed visual effects sequences for Warner Bros’ new TV series Superman & Lois at film quality but on an episodic TV timeline, Emmy award-winning VFX company Zoic Studios knew they would need to find new ways of working. Enter Unreal Engine.

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From machinima mayhem to avant-garde animation, real-time rules at Rooster Teeth

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From machinima mayhem to avant-garde animation, real-time rules at Rooster Teeth

Can real-time tools level the playing field for DIY creators? For the folks at Rooster Teeth, they cockadoodle-doo. Find out how the fan-driven entertainment company uses Unreal Engine to deliver a whole range of animation styles from Red vs. Blue to new show Neon Konbini.

Featured free Marketplace content - July 2021

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July 6

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Featured free Marketplace content - July 2021

With July’s free Marketplace content, get in shape with custom shape volumes, download an unbe-leaf-able foliage plugin, and get out of a dry spell with some magical effects.

Over 80 Unreal Engine games highlighted during recent summer events

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June 28

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Over 80 Unreal Engine games highlighted during recent summer events

With titles like Atlus’ Shin Megami Tensei V and Gearbox Software’s Tiny Tina's Wonderlands, over 20 new Unreal Engine-powered games were revealed during recent gaming events like E3 and Summer Games Fest.

Exploring the new animation features of Unreal Engine 5 Early Access

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June 25

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Exploring the new animation features of Unreal Engine 5 Early Access

Join Epic’s experts as they dive into the details of Motion Warping and Full-Body IK.

Learn Unreal Engine for Microsoft HoloLens 2

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June 25

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Learn Unreal Engine for Microsoft HoloLens 2

Did you know you can create mixed reality experiences for the HoloLens 2 with Unreal Engine? Learn to configure the engine for the HoloLens 2, create an engaging user interface, and utilize eye, head, and hand movements for a natural-feeling experience.