Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine for Film, TV and Game Production Workshop Series
Learn Unreal Engine from two of the top industry specialists in North America: Nansy Khanano and Thiago Carneiro! Unreal Engine is a complete suite of 3D tools that enables developers to easily create real-time 3D content and experiences including next-gen games, animation, film, VFX and immersive experiences.
- Workshop 1: Introduction to Virtual Production in Unreal Engine
- Workshop 2: World Building in Unreal Engine for Virtual Production
- Workshop 3: Introduction to Unreal Game Engine
- Workshop 4: Lighting & Post Processing in Unreal Engine
** Participants are free to take any number of workshops listed above.
Start Date
May 6, 2024
Duration
4 weeks per workshop, 16 weeks for all workshops
Price
$1,200 per workshop
Workshop Series Details
- Description: This workshop introduces Virtual Production, providing a comprehensive overview of creating In-Camera Visual Effects (ICVFX) using Unreal Engine. Participants will gain an introductory understanding of real-time rendering pipelines for virtual production, focusing on asset ingestion, world-building, lighting, and final delivery for on-set operation. Additionally, concepts on optimization, project creation, naming conventions, project structure, and more will be covered. By the course's conclusion, you'll possess the foundational knowledge to begin working on VP projects.
- Dates: Monday, May 6 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Schedule: Monday & Wednesday’s 6-8 pm
- Duration: 2 hours per session x 8 sessions. Total 16 hours over 4 weeks.
- Instructor: Thiago Carneiro
- Delivery: Virtual
- Description: In this workshop, you'll explore the fundamentals of crafting immersive worlds within Unreal Engine, tailored for animation, gaming, visual effects, and virtual productions. Alongside, we'll embark on two in-workshop projects designed to enhance your skills: one focusing on utilizing Quixel assets to construct a bustling urban environment and the other delving into leveraging Unreal Engine's landscape tools to create breathtaking exterior nature vistas. Participants will gain expertise in scene creation, lighting techniques, material application, seamless 3D model importing, and crafting virtual cameras for captivating cinematic sequences.
- Dates: Monday, June 3 - Wednesday, June 26, 2024
- Schedule: Monday & Wednesday’s 6-8 pm
- Duration: 2 hours per session x 8 sessions. Total 16 hours over 4 weeks.
- Instructor: Thiago Carneiro
- Delivery: Virtual
- Description: Through hands-on projects and collaborative learning, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of Unreal Engine's dynamic environment. By the end of the workshop, participants will have acquired the skills and knowledge required to navigate Unreal Engine confidently, enabling them to create compelling and visually engaging cinematic digital environments.
- Dates: Tuesday, July 6 - Thursday, July 25, 2024
- Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday’s 6-8 ppm
- Duration: 2 hours per session x 8 sessions. Total 16 hours over 4 weeks.
- Instructor: Nansy Khanano
- Delivery: Virtual
- Description: Workshop participants will develop a solid foundation in Unreal Engine's essential lighting principles and post-processing techniques. Beginners will gain confidence in implementing various lighting setups, understanding the impact of post-processing effects, and optimizing their projects for optimal performance. Through interactive exercises and hands-on demonstrations, attendees will develop practical skills in creating visually appealing environments
- Dates: Tuesday, August 6 - Thursday, August 29, 2024
- Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday’s 6-8 pm
- Duration: 2 hours per session x 8 sessions. Total 16 hours over 4 weeks.
- Instructor: Nansy Khanano
- Delivery: Virtual
Meet Your Expert Instructors
Thiago Carneiro
Thiago is an experienced 3D generalist and Unreal Engine Virtual Production Artist with a demonstrated history of working in the higher VFX and education industries. Thiago collaborated with directors and producers on big projects like The Boys and Halo and operated Unreal Environments for several Start Trek productions. With a knack for real-time VFX, Thiago has contributed to the latest Avatar: The Airbender release. Thiago advises Epic Games on educational relationships across Brazil and Canada.
Notable contributions
Halo, The Boys, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Discovery, Avatar: The Last Airbender
Nansy Khanano
Nansy is a 3D environment artist who crafts immersive digital worlds, drawing inspiration from her background in art history. Nansy is known for creating historical 3D environments that transport players across eras. Nancy is also a dedicated educator and Unreal Authorized Instructor at The Creative School, Seneca College, and Conestoga College.
Notable contributions
Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Apex Legends, and Waking Wonderland.
Get Started
For more information or questions about the workshop series, please contact The Creative School Pro team at creativepro@torontomu.ca