Blender to Unreal Engine 5: Fantasy River 3D Diorama Scene

Create a stunning stylized 3D environment in Blender and take it to the next level in Unreal Engine 5!

Created by: 3D Tudor
3D Tudor | 3D Artist & Tutor

What Will I Learn?

• • Blender Viewport Basics: Master the foundational skills needed to navigate and manipulate the Blender viewport effectively.
• • Geometry Nodes Introduction: Discover how to utilize geometry nodes to create complex structures.
• • Terrain Sculpting: Sculpt intricate terrains using clay strips, dynamic mesh, and the grab tool.
• • Vertex Painting: Add detailed textures to your terrain with vertex painting and material shaders.
• • Bridge and Railings Creation: Design a customizable bridge and add detailed railings using geometry nodes.
• • Organic Placement: Use curve editing and geometry node parameters for organic and detailed design.
• • Grass and Flower Placement: Implement realistic grass and flower placement with weight painting adjustments.
• • Foliage Generation: Generate ivy and tree variations with geometry nodes, enhancing natural elements.
• • Boat Modeling: Design a stylized boat with detailed planks using proportional editing and UV unwrapping techniques.
• • Detailed Asset Creation: Create detailed assets like lanterns and stylized posts using lattice modifiers and geometry nodes.
• • FBX Batch Export: Organize and export your Blender creations using FBX batch export.
• • Unreal Engine 5 Integration: Import assets into Unreal Engine 5 and troubleshoot common issues for optimized performance.
• • Material Recreation: Recreate Blender materials and vertex colours in Unreal Engine for consistent visual fidelity.
• • Texture Implementation: Implement seamless textures, edge wear masking, and enhanced normal maps.
• • Advanced Lighting Techniques: Enhance your scene with advanced lighting techniques and post-processing adjustments.
• • Dynamic Water Shaders: Develop dynamic water shaders and Niagara particle effects for realistic water movement.
• • Scene Optimization: Repurpose and reposition assets to create an engaging environment silhouette.
• • Final Touches: Perfect your scene with colour correction, shadow blockers, and directional lighting.

Requirements

• • To own a computer (Microsoft, Linux or Mac)
• • To have downloaded Blender
• • A thirst to learn and excitement about 3D modelling, game art, and lighting to take your portfolio to the next levelrse is designed for all levels, so no previous experience in Blender or 3D modelling is necessary.

Target audience

• • Aspiring Architects: Those passionate mastering 3D modeling and environment creation using Blender.
• • 3D Modelers and Visual Artists: Both beginners and experienced artists looking to refine their skills in modeling, texture mapping, and environmental storytelling.
• • Game Designers and Developers: Professionals and indie developers interested in creating detailed environments for games using geometry node-based modeling.
• • Animation and VFX Professionals: Animators and visual effects artists wanting to incorporate advanced 3D modeling and scene-building techniques into their workflows.
• • Educators and Academic Professionals: Instructors and professors who teach 3D modeling, game design, or digital art, looking for in-depth material on using Blender’s latest tools.
• • DIY Enthusiasts and Hobbyists: Hobbyists who enjoy building and visualizing magical worlds as a pastime.