Table of Contents
Install Unreal Engine
Set up your project
Create 3D objects
Add materials and textures
Lighting and shadows
Animations and physics
Sound and music
Tips and tricks for beginners
Install Unreal Engine
Before you start creating, you’ll need to download and install Unreal Engine on your computer. You can download the latest version from the official Unreal Engine website. Once you’ve installed the software, open it up and you should see the welcome screen.
Set up your project
To set up a new project in Unreal Engine, click on "File" in the top menu bar and select "New Project". From there, you’ll be prompted to enter a name for your project and choose the location where you want to save it. Once you’ve created a new project, you can start working on creating your 3D game or VR experience.
Create 3D objects
To create a 3D object in Unreal Engine, click on "Content Browser" in the left-hand panel and then click on "Add New". From there, you’ll see a list of different types of 3D objects that you can add to your project. You can select one of these objects or create your own custom object using the "Sculpting" or "Blueprint" tools.
Add materials and textures
Once you’ve created a 3D object, you can add materials and textures to it to give it a more realistic appearance. To do this, click on your 3D object in the Content Browser and then click on "Materials". From there, you can select from a variety of pre-made materials or create your own custom material using the "Material Editor".
Lighting and shadows
Lighting is an important part of creating a realistic 3D environment. To add lighting to your scene, click on "Lighting" in the top menu bar and then select "Add Light". From there, you can choose from different types of lights, such as point lights or spotlights. You can also adjust the properties of these lights, such as their intensity and color, to achieve the desired effect.
Animations and physics
To add animations to your 3D objects, click on "Animation" in the top menu bar and then select "Blueprint". From there, you can create animations using the Blueprint editor or import animations from external software. To add physics to your scene, click on "Physics" in the top menu bar and then select "Add Actor". From there, you can choose from different types of actors, such as rigidbodies or colliders, and adjust their properties to create realistic physics interactions.
Sound and music
To add sound and music to your project, click on "Audio" in the top menu bar and then select "Add Audio".