Introduction & Project Setup
Introduction to intermediate Unreal Engine workflows for architectural visualization. Set up a project using Datasmith, organize assets efficiently, and prepare your level layout for interactivity.
- Introduction to Unreal Engine 5.x workflows
- Project setup using Unreal Engine 5
- Datasmith workflow fundamentals
- Asset organization and folder structure
- Bonus: Introduction to Pixel Streaming basics
Advanced Materials & Textures
Dive deeper into advanced material creation workflows and texture management in Unreal Engine. Learn the studio-grade techniques that make ArchViz renders look photorealistic in real-time.
- Creating scalable master materials
- Customizing with material instances
- Using Substance Painter/Designer for textures
- Applying normal, AO, and displacement maps
- Texture optimization for real-time rendering
- PBR workflow fundamentals
Lighting & Post-Processing
Master cinematic lighting techniques used in award-winning ArchViz productions. Learn Lumen global illumination and post-processing workflows that deliver film-quality output in real-time.
- IES lighting profiles and HDRI skies
- Dynamic vs. baked lighting strategies
- Lumen global illumination deep-dive
- Post-processing volume setup
- Film-grade colour grading and LUTs
- Sun position system and time-of-day control
Environment & Landscape
Build realistic exterior environments with landscape tools, foliage, and atmospheric effects. Techniques used in INDEX Dubai 2025 exterior installations.
- Landscape creation and sculpting tools
- Foliage system and procedural placement
- Sky and atmosphere (Sky Creator plugin)
- Water, rain, and weather systems
- Cinematic camera animation with Sequencer
- Exterior lighting for property renders
Datasmith & Asset Pipeline
Build a production-ready asset pipeline from SketchUp, 3ds Max, or Revit into UE5. The same pipeline used in GCC real estate projects and INDEX Dubai 2025.
- Datasmith import from SketchUp and 3ds Max
- LOD strategies for real-time performance
- Asset naming conventions and folder structure
- Material ID mapping and overrides
- Batch import and update workflows
- Revit and CAD to UE5 pipeline
Interactivity & User Experience
Transform static visualizations into engaging interactive experiences. Build Blueprint systems for doors, lights, material switching, and create intuitive navigation with first-person, third-person, and VR controls.
- Interactive Blueprints (doors, lights, materials)
- UI feedback systems with UMG
- Navigation systems (VR, keyboard, touch)
- Trigger-based events and animations
- Sound effects and spatial audio integration
- Material configurator systems
Pixel Streaming & Deployment
Package and deploy your interactive project as a browser-accessible Pixel Streaming experience. Go from UE5 project to live client URL — exactly how it was done for INDEX Dubai 2025.
- UE5 packaging for Pixel Streaming
- StreamPilot setup and configuration
- Cloud vs. local deployment options
- Client presentation and secure access setup
- Performance optimization for streaming
- Bonus: Portfolio documentation & case study creation
