Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
It’s time to start building! In Part 8 of the Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial Series, we move from importing assets to actually placing them in our world.
I’ll show you the most efficient ways to populate your level, including essential duplication shortcuts (Ctrl+D and Alt-Drag) and how to use grid snapping to ensure your modular pieces line up perfectly. We’ll also look at "Unlit Mode" to help you see what you’re doing before we add lights!
📦 DOWNLOAD THE COURSE RESOURCE PACK: Get all the assets used in this series here: -- gamedevacademy.gumroad.com/l/UE5coursefiles
📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPHRLf6UN4kFesvCarnbyXLtVpjh5Ek-
In this level building guide, we cover:
- Placing Assets: Dragging meshes from the Content Drawer into your scene.
- Transform Basics: Setting initial positions to 0,0,0 for perfect alignment.
- Unlit Mode: How to see your level clearly without lighting.
- Duplication Shortcuts: Using Ctrl+D and the Alt+Left Click method.
- Modular Snapping: Using grid snapping to line up floor tiles.
- Advanced Movement: Using the Shift key to move the camera with your assets.
Navigation:
⬅️ PREVIOUS LESSON (#7): youtu.be/EQ09ACsu0SU
➡️ NEXT LESSON (#9): youtu.be/feAfhpLYTKw
Support the Channel: Join our community on Patreon to support the academy! -- patreon.com/shanewhittington
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It’s time to start building! In Part 8 of the Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial Series, we move from importing assets to actually placing them in our world.
I’ll show you the most efficient ways to populate your level, including essential duplication shortcuts (Ctrl+D and Alt-Drag) and how to use grid snapping to ensure your modular pieces line up perfectly. We’ll also look at "Unlit Mode" to help you see what you’re doing before we add lights!
📦 DOWNLOAD THE COURSE RESOURCE PACK: Get all the assets used in this series here: -- gamedevacademy.gumroad.com/l/UE5coursefiles
📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES PLAYLIST: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsPHRLf6UN4kFesvCarnbyXLtVpjh5Ek-
In this level building guide, we cover:
- Placing Assets: Dragging meshes from the Content Drawer into your scene.
- Transform Basics: Setting initial positions to 0,0,0 for perfect alignment.
- Unlit Mode: How to see your level clearly without lighting.
- Duplication Shortcuts: Using Ctrl+D and the Alt+Left Click method.
- Modular Snapping: Using grid snapping to line up floor tiles.
- Advanced Movement: Using the Shift key to move the camera with your assets.
Navigation:
⬅️ PREVIOUS LESSON (#7): youtu.be/EQ09ACsu0SU
➡️ NEXT LESSON (#9): youtu.be/feAfhpLYTKw
Support the Channel: Join our community on Patreon to support the academy! -- patreon.com/shanewhittington
#UE5 #UnrealEngine5 #GameDev #LevelDesign #UnrealEngineTutorial #GameDevelopment #IndieDev #UE5Shortcuts #LearnUE5
MORE TUTORIALS FROM ME
youtu.be/ATfzfvtvfIo QUICK TRICK to Realistically BLEND ASSETS with LANDSCAPE
youtu.be/VKCi_EDcjLM Amazing PHOTOREALISTIC Landscape Blend Material in Unreal Engine 5.1
youtu.be/XbgvO83CwAI Making Unreal Engine 5.1 PHOTOREALISTIC in 10 mins
DISCORD
♥ Join the Game Dev Academy Discord & get sorted into your Game Dev Academy house! - bit.ly/GDAdiscord ♥
MY PC SPECS (Affiliate links)
CPU: amzn.to/30PEy7E
GPU: amzn.to/2PPbnve
Motherboard: amzn.to/30RfX21
RAM: amzn.to/3fPxLz7
PSU: amzn.to/2PN6bYL
Case: amzn.to/3fSh0TT
Keyboard: amzn.to/30PLfGM
Monitor: amzn.to/2PQyl4S
