Learn dynamic effects for games
THIS COURSE IS IN DEVELOPMENT
In this course, students learn the fundamental workflows and approaches for creating a wide range of dynamic effects for real-time game environments. Students will learn essential methods for efficiency and optimization of visual effects to be used in a video game. It will feature different types of effects for different markets: first-person shooters, 3D action games, MOBAs, mobile games, etc.
In this course, students learn the fundamental workflows and approaches for creating a wide range of dynamic effects for real-time game environments. Students will learn essential methods for efficiency and optimization of visual effects to be used in a video game. It will feature different types of effects for different markets: first-person shooters, 3D action games, MOBAs, mobile games, etc.
Course Format
Standard
Skills Level
Intermediate
Duration
8 weeks
Q&A
Once a week
Feedback
Individually recorded
Lecture Type
Pre-recorded
Assignment
Deadlines each week
PREREQUISITES
A basic understanding of how game engines/editors work, as well some image editing software knowledge
MATERIALS
Unreal Engine, Photoshop, 3Ds MAX, Maya
The more you know, the better.
Week #1
Introduction
Introduction to real-time VFX, differences and similarities between pre-rendered and real-time, constraints, pipeline differences | Types of work companies might expect or require from VFX artist in the games industry | Tools used in the industry that no one talks about before you start working: perforce, bug trackers, etc, and their functions | The basics: introduction to Unreal Engine and Cascade
Week #2
The Basics
The basics: continuation of Unreal Engine particle systems | Attaching an effect to a character
Week #3
Burning Barrel Effect
Complete burning barrel effect, integrated in the environment | We will tackle shaders, texture generation, flipbooks and so on
Week #4
Complete the Weapon
Muzzleflash, impact, and aftermath (lingering smoke, sparks, refraction, etc.)
Week #5
SciFi Energy Barrier
Sci-Fi shield, planning | Material setup, mesh creation, UVs
Week #6
Level Effects Part 1
Level effects, theory, ways to go about it and techniques | How to manage level effects from a production standpoint | Plan the level | Start blocking effects for the level
Week #7
Level Effects Part 2
Review of the effects blocking | Continue with the level effects
Week #8
Finalize Environmental Effects
Review of last week’s progress | Rain environmental effects | Add any more extra touches and finalize the environmental effects | Presentation and portfolio tips
Igniting your imagination
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PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
Receive personalized feedback on all assignments from the industry’s top professionals.
LIFETIME ACCESS
Enjoy lifetime access to the spectrum of course content, including lectures, live Q&As, and feedback sessions.
CERTIFICATION
Show off your Certification of Completion when you turn in 80% of course assignments.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING
Learn anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace with flexible, online course scheduling.
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