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Learn The Basics Of World Building and Virtual Production (For Beginners)


Start Designing Sustainable Futures.


We are happy to announce the start of our annual World Building Program!


The program is a comprehensive and beginner-friendly course designed to introduce you to the fundamental concepts and techniques of world-building and virtual production using Unreal Engine 5. Whether you have a passion for game development, architectural visualization, or cinematic storytelling, this program will equip you with the essential skills to start designing sustainable futures in the virtual realm.


In this 2 week in-person course, you will embark on an exciting journey where you will learn the basics of world-building, an integral part of creating immersive virtual experiences. You will dive into the powerful Unreal Engine 5, the industry-standard game development platform renowned for its stunning visuals and real-time rendering capabilities. Throughout the program, you will gain hands-on experience and develop a solid foundation in the art of constructing digital worlds.



Some of the key learning objectives include, a brief introduction to Unreal Engine 5, environment design, level creation, materials and textures, lighting and atmosphere, cinematics and virtual production, optimization and performance, and bringing all together by doing a project where you will be exploring the theme of Designing Sustainable Futures.


We will have demo's by industry experts on volumetric recording and photogrammetry, and flash talks from professors from Emersion Collage and researchers from the MIT Open Documentary Lab.


"Unleash your creativity, shape sustainable futures, and become a catalyst for change. With Unreal Engine 5 - World Building Program, we provide you with the means to forge shared narratives and bring your vision of a better world to life through the power of technology."


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