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Architectural Visualization in Unreal Engine 5

By : Ludovico Palmeri
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Architectural Visualization in Unreal Engine 5

By: Ludovico Palmeri

Overview of this book

If you excel at creating beautiful architectural renderings offline, but face challenges replicating the same quality in real time, this book will show you how the versatile Unreal Engine 5 enables such transformations effortlessly. While UE5 is widely popular, existing online training resources can be overwhelming and often lack a focus on Architectural visualization. This comprehensive guide is designed for individuals managing tight deadlines, striving for photorealism, and handling typical client revisions inherent to architectural visualization. The book starts with an introduction to UE5 and its capabilities, as well as the basic concepts and principles of architectural visualization. You’ll then progress to essential topics such as setting up a project, modeling and texturing 3D assets, lighting and materials, and post-processing effects. Along the way, you’ll find practical tips, best practices, and hands-on exercises to develop your skills by applying what you learn. By the end of this UE5 book, you'll have acquired the skills to confidently create high-quality architectural visualizations in Unreal Engine and become proficient in building an architectural interior scene in UE5 to produce professional still images.
Table of Contents (24 chapters)
1
Part 1: Building the Scene
6
Part 2: Illuminating and Materializing the Scene
12
Part 3: Completing the Scene
16
Part 4: Rendering the Scene
Appendix:Substrate Materials

Preparing cameras for shooting

Unreal Engine provides a comprehensive set of tools and features that cater to real-world filmmaking needs. Once you’ve set up your camera, the next step is to prepare for the shooting session. One method that’s used by real-world filmmakers to achieve smooth and sweeping shots is by utilizing Camera Rigs: apparatuses that securely attach the camera to specific setups. In Unreal Engine, you can take advantage of Rail and Crane rigs, which allow you to create lifelike camera movements, adding a touch of realism to your scenes.

Now, let’s take a closer look at what you should consider before embarking on your shooting session.

Locking your camera (only for static images)

This isn’t an actual rig, just some helpful tips. Is your scene using only a static camera? If so, you mainly need to be cautious about unintentional movements. So, why not lock the camera’s transform? To do this, simply select the camera and...