GPU DEFORMERS UE5: Cartoony Squash & Stretch Effects (Sculpt & Lattice): Explore Unreal Engine’s powerful and fast GPU Deformers used for adding cosmetic and dynamic changes to skeletal meshes. Focus on the Sculpt Deformer, which uses a localized sphere and handle to create fun, cartoony effects like impacts, and the … Read More
Watch Academy Award-nominated VFX Supervisor Michael Ralla and Emmy Award–winning Visualization Supervisor Pepe Valencia discuss how Unreal Engine was used on ‘Sinners’ to plan demanding sequences, including a one-take music number and a large-scale train arrival, enabling creative and technical decisions to be made ahead of time. This fireside chat … Read More
Watch this video for a glimpse at experiences built on Qualcomm Technologies’ Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite platforms, showcasing the power of Unreal Engine’s Lumen global illumination system combined with a Qualcomm Adreno GPU and AI capabilities. Their Snapdragon Digital Chassis concept car features multiple built-in AI agents … Read More
Join us as we discuss design philosophy, best practices and considerations when tackling linear and narrative driven gameplay spaces.
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Take a look at Substrate, Unreal Engine’s state-of-the-art modular material authoring and rendering framework that offers inherent support for layered and blended materials, enabling you to render high-quality materials with true physical accuracy. Now Production-Ready and enabled by default in Unreal Engine 5.7, Substrate introduces a new approach to material … Read More
UE5 Constraints Are EASY! Parent Constraint Workflow for Animators: Learn how to easily implement Parent Constraints in Unreal Engine, a flexible system that is designed to be much simpler than other 3D software. Set a keyframe to activate the constraint dynamically, such as attaching a character’s hand to a moving … Read More
This deep dive looks at Muzzle Report, custom hardware that connects directly to Unreal Engine—giving actors something real to perform with and creates instant feedback on set. Watch the full deep dive: https://youtu.be/S3likSaeZSI
In this deep dive, we explore Muzzle Report, a custom hardware solution that connects physical props to Unreal Engine in real time. By detecting gunfire and driving live VFX on set, it enables more natural performances and gives directors and creatives immediate feedback during production. Learn more about the making … Read More
In a world where architecture, gaming technology, and virtual production intersect, the future belongs to versatile storytellers. Mengyi Fan, director of visualization, highlights how SHoP Architects is embracing real-time interactive 3D while maintaining the humanity of the built environment. Learn more about the collaborative nature of SHoP’s visualization team and … Read More
