November 26, 2024

Free learning content: Explore 3D scanning with Quixel, switching to UE & more

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With winter well on its way, we’ve got a stash of online courses and learning content to keep you busy while you’re hibernating.

Find out everything you need to know about switching to UE, or explore the animation systems in Unreal Engine in two brand-new Unreal Engine courses.
Dive into four courses provided by the 3D scanning experts at Quixel—curators of the world’s largest library of photorealistic 3D scans—that look at everything from planning a scanning expedition to capturing objects with tricky reflective surfaces.
See what’s hot in the community with tutorials on the Procedural Content Generation (PCG) plugin, Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG), and more.

New Unreal Engine courses

The Game Dev Cave: Unity to Unreal Series

Thinking about switching to Unreal Engine? This is the series for you. Moving across to a new engine can feel intimidating, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. In the first course, check out the most important things Unity devs should know about Unreal Engine.

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Animation Ecosystem for Game Development

Watch this course to explore the animation systems in Unreal Engine. We’ll cover using State Machines to define which animations can play and when; fixing issues like footsliding with Blendspaces; understanding the ins and outs of Control Rig; and much more!

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New Quixel courses

Content Curation by Quixel

From deciding target subjects to compiling digital assets, effective content curation is essential for asset management. Discover what’s involved in organizing assets into collections in this course.

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Scouting by Quixel

Before you head out to a secluded spot and start 3D scanning, it’s a good idea to make sure you’ve scouted out the best location. This course takes you through the process of scouting, highlighting the steps you need to take to find the perfect scanning location.

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Expedition Planning by Quixel

Identified a fantastic scanning location? This course will take you through everything you need to consider when planning a scan trip, including equipment transportation, travel and accommodation booking, and more.

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Light Polarization by Quixel

This course explores how light, reflections, and light polarization affect photography, photogrammetry, and photometric stereo. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to get fantastic visual results even when capturing the most reflective surfaces.

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Introduction to Procedural Generation Plugin in UE 5.4

Not sure where to begin with the Procedural Content Generation plugin in Unreal Engine? The first course in this series will take you through how to enable the plugin, scatter assets across the landscape, spawn meshes, and introduce randomness.

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Integrating UMG in the Unreal Editor with Slate Framework: A Practical Guide and Case Study

Courtesy of @FergiusTerro

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to embed Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG) widgets within the Unreal Editor using the Slate framework, a technique Fergius Engineering applied in the development of their Game Log System (GLS) plugin.

Dive In Fergius Engineering

Courtesy of @FergiusTerro

Ornatrix & MetaHuman Hair Simulation: From Maya to Unreal Engine

Courtesy of @ICVR

This tutorial covers hair simulation with the Ornatrix plugin across 3ds Max, Maya, and Unreal Engine, from importing MetaHumans to detailed grooming and on to export. It also compares Ornatrix with XGen for efficient, high-quality hair and fur workflows.

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Courtesy of @ICVR

Creating Stunning Motion Design Effects Using Niagara Particles in Unreal Engine 5

Courtesy of Viral Shah

In this video, you'll learn how to harness the power of Niagara to create stunning visual effects. Unreal Authorized Instructor Viral Shah covers everything from understanding the basics of Niagara particles to changing meshes and applying emissive materials for that extra pop.

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Epic talks and demos

Sequencer - 5.5 Features at a Glance

Explore the latest features in Sequencer—Unreal Engine’s nonlinear animation editor—including Custom Binding Types, Conditionals, Time Warp, Display Actions, Filters, and more.

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A Real-Time Frontier: Building a Stylized Long-Form Narrative Workflow in Unreal Engine 5

Discover how Steamroller Animation achieved a captivating 2D aesthetic on animated series Spice Frontier, diving into everything from unique shader techniques to strategies for emulating art-directed lighting—all achieved in real time within Unreal Engine.