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Introduction to Materials in Unreal Engine

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Course Features

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Duration

119 minutes

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

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Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Intermediate

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

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Video Content

119 minutes

Course Description

This tutorial provides a comprehensive overview of creating and modifying materials in Unreal Engine 4. It starts by explaining the process of creating materials and then delves into the theory behind creating physically-based materials. The tutorial covers the key properties that affect how the material appears in the engine, as well as the various Blend modes and Lighting Models.

The tutorial also explores each Material Input and how they impact the material, along with possible uses. Material expressions and their functions are discussed as the building blocks for creating impressive materials.

To put the knowledge into practice, the tutorial guides you through creating a set of materials specifically designed for Unreal Engine 4.1.1.

This tutorial is ideal for those interested in game development using Unreal Engine and looking to enhance their understanding of material creation and modification. Whether you are just starting or already have experience with Unreal Engine, this tutorial offers valuable insights to help you create visually stunning materials for your game projects.

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Hands-On Training,Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Learn about material expressions and functions, the building blocks to creating incredible looking materials

Finally, we'll take what we've learned and create a set of materials for a game prop in Unreal Engine 4

Software required Unreal Engine 4

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Course Instructors

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Joshua Kinney

Instructor

Joshua is a devoted games author at Pluralsight. For years Joshua has been a key author behind Digital-Tutors' (now a Pluralsight company) popular game engine training. As a kid, he had a passion for...
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