Unreal Engine for 3D Artists
Enter the world of real-time with Unreal Engine!
Get comfortable working with Unreal with this beginners course designed for motion designers from Jonathan Winbush. By the end of this course, you will learn how to import assets, world build, animate, and create cinematic sequences all in real-time. You'll also learn how to work with materials, lights, and cameras so you'll be able to create amazing 3D renders in no time.
Class Start Date:
May 6, 2024
July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024
Course Length:
Session Duration:
6 hrs
Instant Access! Start learning immediately.
100% Free! Start learning immediately.
This Course Bundle Includes:
6 hrs
of video lessons,
guides, and access to our 24/7 motion community
podcasts, guides, and support
from our amazing team!
guides, and access to our
24/7 motion community!
podcasts, guides, and access to our 24/7 motion community!
podcasts, guides, community
and critique from pros!
WEEK 1
Getting Started In Unreal
Enter the epic world of real-time rendering with Unreal Engine! Follow along with Jonathan Winbush as he gets you comfortable in the UI. Learn how to navigate the viewport, import 3D assets from Cinema 4D, Blender and Quixel Bridge.
It's Getting Real Time
Learn the essentials of working with the Unreal material editor to adjust existing materials and create your own from scratch. Art direct your lighting in real-time using Unreal's lighting tools.
Kitbashing with Quixel Megascans
Discover the mind-blowing amount of free 3D assets you can use inside of Unreal to help you create incredibly realistic renders. Utilize the powerful scatter brush to make detailed environment generation a snap!
The World Is Yours
Building expansive worlds in Unreal Engine is a breeze! Easily scout locations and design entirely unique environments in a single project while utilizing Unreal's powerful world lighting and landscaping tools.
Take Your Shot
Utilize Unreal's built-in sequencer to craft an epic cinematic camera sequence. Get familiar with the many camera tools that mimic real-world camera rigs that allow you to create the smoothest camera moves that will make Spielberg blush.
Harness the Power of Real-Time
Only someone with years of Unreal Engine experience in production can share the best tricks and techniques to optimize your workflow. Winbush shares all the secrets he's learned through the years to help you tackle any challenge!
Learn the secrets of high-end work
Better than in-person training
School of Motion instant-access courses are unlike anything you've ever experienced. Along with world-class training, you'll also get access to tons of professional project files and a 24/7 network of likeminded artists, and more support than you'll know what to do with.
Over 20,000 artists have taken School of Motion courses, find out what all the hype is about.
School of Motion courses are unlike anything you've ever experienced. Along with world-class training, you'll also get 1-on-1 feedback from an industry pro, a 24/7 network of likeminded artists, and more support than you'll know what to do with.
Over 20,000 artists have taken School of Motion courses, find out what all the hype is about.
This instant-access course features
Exercises and project files for every lesson
Each course comes packed with free project files, assets, and additional material to keep you learning and growing long after the course ends. Our exercises are designed from real world briefs, so you’re learning the skills you need to excel on your next project or venture.
Permanent access to course materials
We all need a refresher now and again, which is why you’ll keep access to your course—and all the assets and project files—for the rest of your life. Come back to listen to exclusive interviews, review old lessons, and try out new techniques using your old assets.
Support from the School of Motion team
Reach out to our incredible support team at any time to answer questions about the material, or to help you find the best way to achieve your career goals. We are here to help.
This instant-access course features
Exercises and project files for every lesson
Each course comes packed with free project files, assets, and additional material to keep you learning and growing long after the course ends. Our exercises are designed from real world briefs, so you’re learning the skills you need to excel on your next project or venture.
Real-world examples and video training
We go above and beyond when producing our courses, making sure that the curriculum is presented in the right order, with the right examples, and using the best practices currently used in the industry. In short, you're learning to do things the way they're done in the real world.
Permanent access to course materials
We all need a refresher now and again, which is why you’ll keep access to your course—and all the assets and project files—for the rest of your life. Come back to listen to exclusive interviews, review old lessons, and try out new techniques using your old assets.
A world-wide artist community
You’ll gain instant access to our 24/7 motion design community, The Square. Here you can network with professional artists at every stage of their career. You’ll get to meet new friends, ask for help, and build your network.
This instant-access course features
Exercises and project files for every lesson
Each course comes packed with free project files, assets, and additional material to keep you learning and growing long after the course ends. Our exercises are designed from real world briefs, so you’re learning the skills you need to excel on your next project or venture.
Real-world examples and video training
We go above and beyond when producing our courses, making sure that the curriculum is presented in the right order, with the right examples, and using the best practices currently used in the industry. In short, you're learning to do things the way they're done in the real world.
Permanent access to course materials
We all need a refresher now and again, which is why you’ll keep access to your course—and all the assets and project files—for the rest of your life. Come back to listen to exclusive interviews, review old lessons, and try out new techniques using your old assets.
A world-wide artist community
You’ll gain instant access to our 24/7 motion design community, The Square. Here you can network with professional artists at every stage of their career. You’ll get to meet new friends, ask for help, and build your network.
What makes us different?
Cohort-Based Learning
Join artists from around the world on our custom learning platform. Never learn alone, as you’ll have immediate access to a forum of fellow students to share work, ask questions, and improve together.
Exercises and project files for every lesson
Each course comes packed with free project files, assets, and additional material to keep you learning and growing long after the course ends. Our exercises are designed from real world briefs, so you’re learning the skills you need to excel on your next project or venture.
Technical and creative support along the way
You’ll be assigned a Teaching Assistant with years of experience in your chosen course. They’ll provide technical and creative feedback to guide you through new skills, improve your techniques, and provide encouragement along your journey.
Verified credential upon course completion
Completing a course isn’t just about bragging rights. Once you’ve completed at least 70% of your work in a given course, you’ll earn a verified credential that can show current and future employers exactly what you’ve accomplished.
Permanent access to course materials
We all need a refresher now and again, which is why you’ll keep access to your course—and all the assets and project files—for the rest of your life. Come back to listen to exclusive interviews, review old lessons, and try out new techniques using your old assets.
A world-wide alumni community
You’ll gain instant access to our alumni platform, The Square. Here you can network with professional artists at every stage of their career. You’ll get access to new job opportunities and exclusive alumni events, such as meetups, virtual hangouts and reel reviews.
Meet your instructor
Jonathan Winbush
Award winning Motion Graphics Artist
Jonathan Winbush is a multi-award-winning motion graphics artist with over 15 years of experience working in a wide arrange of mediums from television, movies, to virtual & augmented reality. Over his career, Winbush has done work for Epic Games, Marvel, Netflix, DC, Warner Bros, & Happy Madison to name a few. Notable works include Iron Man, Lego Batman 2, Lego Harry Potter, Transformers, NFL on FOX, Power Rangers, Fantastic Four, Deadliest Catch, and My Little Pony. Winbush creates tutorials weekly through Youtube as well as speaks at conferences around the world for shows such as UnrealFest, Motion Plus Design, Adobe Max, Siggraph, and NAB. Winbush was a part of the Youtube Fund and was awarded the MegaGrant by Epic Games to further support his educational efforts.
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Our no-risk money back policy
We want to make sure you have a positive learning experience with us, so for any session based course you're enrolled in, you can request a refund any time within 30 days of purchase.
We want to make sure you have a positive learning experience with us, so for any session based course you're enrolled in, you can request a refund up until the end of Week 3 of the course
Registration Opens
April 1, 2024
Class Start Date:
May 6, 2024
July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024
Course Length:
Session Duration:
6 hrs
Instant-Access! Start learning immediately.
100% Free! Start learning immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unreal Engine for 3D Artists is an instant access course. All lessons are immediately available to you. The lessons include pre-recorded videos, podcasts, PDFs and assignments with working files. You can binge all of the content at once, or take your time and watch it a little at a time. Once you enroll, you will be added to a private classroom with other students taking the course. This is a great tool for connecting, asking or answering questions and sharing thoughts or insights. You can share your work in The Square for peer review
Yes! You’ll have lifetime access to all the course lessons and materials. Also, if we make any changes to Unreal Engine for 3D Artists, you’ll automatically receive access to the latest version.
Unreal Engine for 3D Artists is an instant access course. You'll have the flexibility to watch all the course content on your schedule. There are approximately 6 hours of video content in this course.
Unreal Engine 5 recommended requirements according to Epic Games for Mac, Windows and Linux:
Mac Operating System
Latest MacOS Monterey
Processor - Quad-core Intel, 2.5 GHz or faster
Memory - 8 GB RAM
Video Card - Metal 1.2 Compatible Graphics Card
PC Operating System
Windows 10 64-bit version 1909 revision .1350 or higher, or versions 2004 and 20H2 revision .789 or higher.
Processor - Quad-core Intel or AMD, 2.5 GHz or faster
Memory - 8 GB RAM
Graphics Card - DirectX 11 or 12 compatible graphics card
RHI Version - DirectX 11: Latest drivers, DirectX 12: Latest drivers, Vulkan: AMD (21.11.3+) and NVIDIA (496.76+)
Click on this link to learn more about the recommended hardware and software directly from Epic.
You will not recognize your work when class is over.
Our courses have been meticulously designed to simulate real-world situations so that you're learning best-practices from day one. You'll be challenged, supported, and celebrated by your fellow artists as you level-up in real-time.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Registration Opens
April 1, 2024
Class Start Date:
May 6, 2024
July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024
Course Length:
Session Duration:
6 hrs
Instant-Access! Start learning immediately.
100% Free! Start learning immediately.