Virtual Filmmaking with Unreal Engine 5

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with Unreal Engine
2. Understanding the Principles of Photography, Film Cameras, and Lenses
3. Understanding the Art of Storytelling and Creating Your Storyboard
4. Importing 3D Objects and Creating Levels
5. Creating Environments with Quixel Megascans
6. Creating and Applying Materials to 3D Meshes
7. Creating Actors with Unreal Engine MetaHumans
8. Retargeting the MetaHumans for Unreal Engine 5
9. Adding Animations and Facial Expressions to Your MetaHuman Characters
10. Adding and Animating Virtual Cameras Using the Level Sequencer
11. Enhancing Set Dressing, Retiming Shots, and Adding Niagara Particles
12. Setting the Mood with Lighting and Adding Post-Processing Effects
13. Exploring Color Management, Additional Camera Settings and Rendering Your Shots
14. Adding Sound and Finalizing Your Virtual Film
15. Appendix: Creating Material IDs Using Blender