UNREAL ENGINE: FILMAKING
LIVE Cohort: April 21, 2026 17 am EETCourse Info
Duration: 4 Weeks live lessons and labs (10+ hours) plus 20+ hours of additional content.Course Format: Lessons + Self-study Modules
Q&A/Support: Live labs after lessons
Prerequisites: None! This is a perfect place to start your UE journey!
+ Six-Months of On Demand Access
+ Long Term On-Demand Access
+ Students will get a Badge and Certificate
*Please contact Admissions for details.
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THE CORE CURRICULUM
THE CORE CURRICULUM
MODULE 01:
Engine Architecture & Cinematic Blocking
Build a rock-solid foundation for digital storytelling. Master the Unreal UI, project organization, and the Epic Games ecosystem (Fab/Launcher) specifically for linear content.
Outcome:
Confidently navigate the editor and block out your first cinematic sequence with correct scale and composition.
Engine Architecture & Cinematic Blocking
Build a rock-solid foundation for digital storytelling. Master the Unreal UI, project organization, and the Epic Games ecosystem (Fab/Launcher) specifically for linear content.
Outcome:
Confidently navigate the editor and block out your first cinematic sequence with correct scale and composition.
MODULE 02:
Technical Asset Integration for VFXMove beyond hobbyist workflows. Learn professional asset ingestion, high-fidelity geometry management, and folder structures optimized for real-time cinematic performance.
Outcome:
Master the pipeline from 3D model to high-resolution cinematic actor ready for the camera.
Technical Asset Integration for VFXMove beyond hobbyist workflows. Learn professional asset ingestion, high-fidelity geometry management, and folder structures optimized for real-time cinematic performance.
Outcome:
Master the pipeline from 3D model to high-resolution cinematic actor ready for the camera.
MODULE 03:
Cinematic Materials & Shaders
Create stunning, photorealistic surfaces that withstand close-up shots. Dive into the Material Editor to master nodes, and micro-detailing visual fidelity.
Outcome:
Give your film environment a photorealistic, studio-quality visual finish.
Cinematic Materials & Shaders
Create stunning, photorealistic surfaces that withstand close-up shots. Dive into the Material Editor to master nodes, and micro-detailing visual fidelity.
Outcome:
Give your film environment a photorealistic, studio-quality visual finish.
MODULE 04:
Sequencer & Virtual Camera Animation
Bring your story to life using Unreal’s powerful non-linear editor. Master Sequencer, keyframing, virtual camera movements, and character animation integration.
Outcome:
Transition from a static scene to a fully animated cinematic cut with professional camera direction.
Sequencer & Virtual Camera Animation
Bring your story to life using Unreal’s powerful non-linear editor. Master Sequencer, keyframing, virtual camera movements, and character animation integration.
Outcome:
Transition from a static scene to a fully animated cinematic cut with professional camera direction.
MODULE 05:
Lighting, Lumen & High-Quality Rendering
Master atmospheric lighting (Lumen) and the Movie Render Queue. Learn to balance visual noise, ray-tracing, and post-processing for final delivery.
Outcome:
Export your final sequence as a professional-grade 4K render ready for your portfolio or festival submission.
Lighting, Lumen & High-Quality Rendering
Master atmospheric lighting (Lumen) and the Movie Render Queue. Learn to balance visual noise, ray-tracing, and post-processing for final delivery.
Outcome:
Export your final sequence as a professional-grade 4K render ready for your portfolio or festival submission.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COHORT?
Learn from Authorized Experts:
Led by Unreal Authorized Instructors Elena Dimopoulou and Patricio di Pacco.
Led by Unreal Authorized Instructors Elena Dimopoulou and Patricio di Pacco.
Live Learning:
Combines 10+ hours of Live Lightning Lessons with 20+ hours of structured pre-recorded deep dives
Combines 10+ hours of Live Lightning Lessons with 20+ hours of structured pre-recorded deep dives
The Certification:
Graduates receive an Industry-Recognized Digital Certificate featuring the Epic Games Authorized Instructor seal.
Graduates receive an Industry-Recognized Digital Certificate featuring the Epic Games Authorized Instructor seal.
WHAT YOU GET
| Content Delivery: | Premium Support: | Community & Tools: |
| Bite-sized Lectures: 8-16 min videos for fast learning. | Live Labs: Weekly sessions to solve your specific bugs. | 6-Month Access: Re-watch everything for half a year. |
| Project-Based: Build a prototype while you learn. | Expert Access: Direct Q&A with industry pros. |
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