Unreal Engine - Filmmaking [CG Pro, Franco Vilanova, Daniel Langhjelm]
- Publisher
- CG Pro
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Author
- Franco Vilanova, Daniel Langhjelm
- Language
- English
- Duration
- 29:35
- Release date
- Jul 1, 2025
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $897
This course is ideal for filmmakers, cinematic artists, virtual production creators, and Unreal Engine users who have completed Unreal Engine: Fundamentals or have equivalent knowledge and are ready to create more advanced, professional-quality cinematic projects.
Across five in-depth modules, you’ll explore the essential workflows used in modern real-time filmmaking: environment creation, advanced animation, rendering and optimization, virtual production, and next-generation Unreal Engine techniques. Through practical lessons and industry-focused training, you’ll learn how to build immersive worlds, animate with greater precision, optimize your scenes for cinematic output, and apply production-ready techniques used by professional studios.
You’ll be guided by Unreal Authorized Instructors Franco Vilanova and Daniel Langhjelm, both senior CG artists with real-world production experience. The course includes self-study modules, monthly live labs, discussion forum support, and four 1:1 coaching sessions with an instructor, giving students the opportunity to receive personalized guidance as they develop their skills.
By the end of the course, you’ll have strengthened your Unreal Engine cinematic workflow, developed more polished portfolio pieces, and gained the confidence to take on advanced filmmaking and virtual production projects.
What You’ll Learn
Module 01: Environment Creation
The course begins with environment creation, where you’ll learn how to build immersive cinematic worlds from the ground up. This module focuses on the core principles of creating believable spaces that support storytelling, mood, and visual composition.You’ll explore how to craft realistic landscapes, develop materials, dress scenes with props and foliage, and apply professional lighting techniques to create atmosphere and depth. You’ll also learn how modular environment workflows can help you build scenes more efficiently while keeping your projects organized and flexible.
This module is designed to help you understand not only how to create an environment technically, but also how to make it feel cinematic, intentional, and production-ready.
By the end of this module, you’ll have a stronger understanding of how to design and assemble virtual environments that enhance your story and bring your cinematic ideas to life.
Module 02: Advanced Animation
In the advanced animation module, you’ll learn how to bring characters, cameras, and objects to life with greater control, precision, and creativity. This section goes beyond basic keyframing and introduces more professional animation workflows inside Unreal Engine.You’ll work with the Curve Editor and advanced animation tools to refine motion, adjust timing, and create smoother, more believable performances. You’ll also explore Take Recorder, which is useful for capturing motion and building efficient motion capture workflows.
The module also covers constraints and spaces, helping you create more realistic interactions between objects, characters, and cameras. In addition, you’ll learn how to use cloth simulation to add natural movement and visual realism to your cinematic scenes.
By the end of this module, you’ll be able to approach animation with a more professional mindset and use Unreal Engine’s tools to create stronger, more expressive cinematic sequences.
Module 03: Intermediate Rendering and Optimization
This module focuses on achieving professional-quality cinematic output while keeping your Unreal Engine projects efficient and manageable. You’ll learn how to improve the final look of your scenes while also understanding the technical decisions that affect performance.You’ll explore Movie Render Queue and Render Graph workflows, giving you more control over how your cinematic shots are rendered. You’ll also learn how to work with AOVs and compositing techniques, allowing for more flexibility in post-production and final image refinement.
The module also covers optimization strategies for assets, lighting, levels, visibility, culling, and VFX. These techniques are essential for creating scenes that look impressive without becoming too heavy or difficult to manage.
By the end of this module, you’ll understand how to balance visual quality with performance, helping you deliver polished cinematic work that is both beautiful and technically efficient.
Module 04: Virtual Production Fundamentals
In the virtual production module, you’ll explore the real-time filmmaking workflows used by modern studios. This section introduces the tools and production methods that allow filmmakers to plan, preview, and capture cinematic content directly inside Unreal Engine.You’ll learn about professional virtual production pipelines, including scouting techniques, collaborative workflows, and multi-user environments. These tools allow teams to work together in real time and make creative decisions more efficiently during production.
The module also covers camera tracking, virtual camera systems, capture device integration, and in-engine preview workflows. These techniques help bridge the gap between traditional filmmaking and real-time 3D production.
By the end of this module, you’ll have a clearer understanding of how Unreal Engine is used in virtual production and how these workflows can be applied to your own filmmaking projects.
Module 05: Future Techniques
The final module focuses on next-generation Unreal Engine tools and future-facing cinematic techniques. This section is designed to help you push your projects further and experiment with more advanced creative possibilities.You’ll explore Chaos Fracture Mode, which allows you to create realistic destruction effects for cinematic scenes. You’ll also work with Niagara particle systems to create dynamic visual effects such as particles, environmental effects, energy elements, and other motion-based visuals.
The module also introduces motion design techniques for creating more dynamic and visually engaging storytelling moments. These workflows can help you add movement, style, and impact to your cinematic sequences.
By the end of this module, you’ll have experience with advanced tools that can help your work stand out and keep your Unreal Engine skills aligned with the future of real-time filmmaking.
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