Developing a skillset in real-time graphics is in higher demand today than it has ever been, with studios looking to replace their slow pre-rendered pipeline with highly responsive and interactive alternatives. Alongside this there are many companies looking to break into the emerging field of VR, and all of this runs in tandem with existing users such as the video games industry, which is continuing to grow year on year!
Keeping inspired to create is easier than ever with online outlets like ArtStation for ideas and challenges, and with every new project comes a new opportunity to further expand your knowledge.
While taking a project into Unreal Engine can be relatively simple, there are still a lot of settings to contend with and issues that can arise that you might not know how to correct. This tutorial, set high up in the Himalayas, will go over my general workflow for setting up a scene, how to tackle lighting, and how to export final stills and videos. Along the way we will dive into some common issues and how to resolve them, such as flickering ray traced shadows and making your game launch whilst looking through a custom camera. Finally we will go over some simple tricks in Photoshop to create a final render that breaks the rules a little to cover some of Unreal’s shortcomings for this project.
Hopefully you’ll learn some new tips and tricks, so let’s get stuck in!
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CGI creatures
Leading film creatives pick the VFX animals that have inspired them
Creating photorealistic visuals for Shōgun
The digital matte painting team at Goodbye Kansas Studios embrace a collaborative approach for the environments in Disney's miniseries
FaceBuilder
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Mars 4 Ultra
Elegoo has created quite the name for itself within the 3D printing community, with a loyal band of users singing the praises of its machines from the Mars range to the Saturn series, and also the quality of its resins.
Revodok Max 213
Although a new computer or the latest GPU are the obvious contenders for your cash, there are things that will offer big benefits even if they don’t have the same initial appeal, and a good dock is one of these.
DESIGN CHARACTERS INSPIRED BY HISTORY
Marco Teixeira explores a personal piece that resonates with Brazilian culture and influences to create an appealing portrait
HOW DO I MASTER MATERIALS IN KEYSHOT?
One of the best things about KeyShot is its ability to create and render realistic materials. When paired with beautiful lighting, product visualisations take on a whole new level of believability. When it comes to materials, KeyShot isn’t quite as advanced as some other rendering packages, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t still able to create some killer materials.
HOW DO I MAKE A REALISTIC JELLY MATERIAL IN BLENDER?
This issue’s Q&A is a real sweet treat, as I’m going to show you how to prepare a realistic jelly material in Blender – you’ll have to provide the strawberries and cream yourself though! This is a relatively straightforward procedural recipe and can be done in three quick minutes.
CRAFT UNIQUE MARIO FAN ART WITH A TEAM
Pejman Rajabi explains how his crew of expert artists put their own twist on a classic video game character
BLEND BUILDINGS AND NATURE IN A PEACEFUL SCENE
Find out how Navid Ahmadi combines a selection of assets from BlenderKit to create an awe-inspiring forest setting
