Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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In this third video we take what we've learned so far and start creating our first environment while adding some interior lighting and finish it off with a high resolutions screenshot from a cinematic camera view.

You can download the Unreal Engine right here: unrealengine.com/en-US

You can view the rest of this tutorial series right here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsQAB-io7e7eU2n0V3GGlwamAImau4R_B

TIMECODES

0:00 - Intro
1:09 - Quick preview of a finished cinematic sequence
3:59 - A preview of a stylised female mannequin asset pack
5:01 - How to create a blank new level
7:27 - How to quickly browse through your assets in the content browser
8:52 - Adding your first light into your scene (an introduction to lighting)
11:58 - Why am I seeing a red cross over my lights?
14:02 - A look at some basic light settings
21:38 - Start creating our environment
23:35 - How to snap a static mesh to a surface
25:03 - Working in unlit view mode
36:39 - Adding lights to our environment
40:38 - A quick look at how to access material settings
42:13 - Adding a sphere reflection capture
47:05 - How to create softer shadows (increase the bounce light)
48:22 - Populating your environment with assets
1:10:05 - How to change a character’s pose
1:11:43 - How to add a cinematic camera to your scene
1:15:21 - Adding some last additions to our environment
1:19:23 - How to take a high resolution screenshot

Asset Packs that are showcased within this course:

Cyberpunk Hacker Room - Kitbash Apartment
Made by Softkick Game Studio

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/cyberpunk-hacker-room-kitbash-apartment

Cyberpunk Industries Vol.1
Made by Softkick Game Studio

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/cyberpunk-industries-vol

CityPunk - Kitbash Cyberpunk City
Made by Softkick Game Studio

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/citypunk-kitbash-cyberpunk-city

SMG ‘Phantom’
Made by Black Lime Studio

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/smg-phantom-skins

Restaurant - Cafe - Diner Environment
Made by Sidearm Studios

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/atompunk-post-apocalyptic-diner

Soul: City
Made by Epic Games

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/soul-city

Animation Starter Pack
Made by Epic Games

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/animation-starter-pack

Real Graffiti Decals
Made by Kelint

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/real-graffiti-decals

Female Mannequin Character compatible with Stylised Female
Made by PO-Art

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/female-mannequin

IES Light Profile Pack
Made by Construct Games

unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/ies-light-profile-pack

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