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Unreal Engine 4: Project Based VR Course for Arch Viz in UE4

Name: Unreal Engine 4: Project Based VR Course for Arch Viz in UE4
Rating: 4.4 (898 reviews)

Use Unreal Engine 4 (free) to turn your 3d projects into a real-time / VR project in just a couple hours, from scratch.

Created byAdam Zollinger (Learn Archviz)

Last updated 9/2025

English

What you'll learn

Take your 3d model from static to real-time/VR walkthrough in just minutes
Easily setup your models as VR experiences and walk through them virtually
Generate photorealistic & instant renderings / animations of your models using UE4
Take a SketchUp project from basic 3d model to full VR walkthrough in just moments
Create a full VR project (instructor provided) complete with blueprint interactions
Create basic blueprints that create interactions in your scene, i.e. pick up items, turn on and off lights, change design, etc.
Learn blueprints / scripting from scratch without any prior experience coding
Package your projects for distribution so others can experience / explore your project

Course content

14 sections • 82 lectures • 8h 10m total length

Hi, I'm Adam, And This is My Course About Unreal Engine 44:01
This "lecture" is really just an introduction to me, the instructor. I will show you some of my professional work, explain to you my experience, and hopefully prove to you that I am not some chump trying to take your money on Udemy :) I am a practicing professional, and I try to be very open about my job and my skills, and I really enjoy teaching other people how to gain those skills (and hopefully a job) as well.
Generic Video: How To Get The Most Out of This Course3:55
This video is not course specific, but it shows you how to get the most out of this course by participating in the community, asking the instructor questions, sharing ideas with other students, offering feedback, etc. It also demonstrates how to download supplemental files.
Preperation And What To Expect3:00
This presentation goes over what you should already know coming into the course, and then what I will teach you from there using Unreal Engine 4 as our game engine.

Before You Continue, Decide on a Workflow1:04
Modeling Considerations3:18
If you know how to model in 3ds Max for real time, it can go a long way. This lecture will be a brief description of the things that you need to consider when getting something ready for export for real time in Unreal Engine 4 (UE4).
Your Scene Is NOT normal. Let's Fix It!2:13
Making sure that your normals are facing the right direction is essential for real time. Anything facing the wrong way will not show up properly. We need to make sure this is right inside of 3ds Max before we export. I will show you how to check it, and how to fix any mistakes.
Material Considerations2:02
Only certain types of materials will export to real time engines. You will need to pay attention in this lecture (wake up!) so you know what materials to use in 3ds Max, and how to prep them properly.
UVW Map Considerations3:22
Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) uses two UVW channels to properly render your geometry. One is for your textures, and one is for your lightmap. This lecture will teach you how to handle this properly. HINT: It needs to be done in 3ds Max before exporting.
FBX Export for Real Time2:43
Finally! We have been screwing around in 3ds Max long enough. Let's get this model out of here and into Unreal Engine. That's why we're here isn't it? There are a few settings you need to know first.
Don't Have Your Own Model To Test? Use Mine0:13
New Tools for 3ds Max to V-Ray Workflow0:34
Section Recap: Doing Everything Right in 3ds Max Goes a Long Way2:00

Read Here Before Moving On0:25
Setting Up A Basic Project Using A Template6:50
Basic Navigation in Unreal Engine 45:00
Additional Resources Regarding Getting Around in UE4, Straight From The Source0:05
Importing from 3ds Max to Unreal Engine 44:51
Fixing Errors and Re-Importing1:17
This lecture is added to the course in response to student questions. If you have problems with your geometry and need to go back and fix it in 3ds Max, this video shows how to re-import it in place and update in UE4.
What are Collisions? Here is a Breakdown If You Are New To Real Time1:00
Collisions: When Worlds Collide!4:46
Let's Get To The Fun Part...Start Looking Around5:35
Your first step into real time. This lecture will show you how to start looking around inside your model. This is the fun part. It is time to start being blown away by Unreal Engine and its real time capabilities.
Section Recap: The Very Beginnings of Your Real Time Experience2:00

Materials Introduction1:19
Unreal Engine Materials and Your First Build!9:26
More Real Time Materials3:20
A Mirror Reflection Material in UE44:22
Creating a true mirror-like material in UE4 is not nearly as simple as it should be. Even in this video, the solution seems like a bit of a cheap workaround. Regardless, here it is, in answer to a student question. More videos on this subject will be added as the program, and techniques evolve.
Dive in Way Deeper To Materials With Epic Games Video Tutorials0:01
Materials Recap: What Have We Learned About Unreal Engine 4 Materials2:00

Lighting Introduction0:49
In this section we will finally start to learning to light our real time project in Unreal Engine 4. This is the final element that we need to start approaching photorealism for our real time arch viz project.
UE4 Lightmass Settings for Arch Viz + Applying Basic Lights6:01
In order for all of our lighting to look clean, we will up our lightmass settings a little in UE4. This takes longer to build, but will give us much more quality for our real time project. If you don't understand what they all mean, that is okay, just copy the teacher. It is okay, I won't consider it cheating.

Also, we will start setting up our own basic lights from scratch.
More Lighting and Post-Processing5:39
Skylight and More Post-Processing4:49
Lighting Fix1:32
UPDATE: Fixing Common Lightmapping Issues - Getting Your Light Bake Just Right8:04
UPDATE: Lighting Theory Explained for Arch Viz19:55
Coming from Arch Viz rendering with offline render engines, it can be hard to understand the theory and workflow behind UE4 lighting tools. In this video I will go over everything, including:
- Light baking
-Different types of lights and when to use them
- Lightmass Settings
- More
More Advanced Lighting Workflows0:08

Finishing Touches Introduction - Refining the Project Further2:20
We continue to tweak our real time architectural walkthrough by adding new details, refining materials, fixing all of our collisions, etc. At this point you should be able to start going off on your own and creating what you want.
Refine Textures, Add Can Lights, Add Collisions, Tie Up Loose Ends9:06
Importing Entourage -- Maybe Some of Your Own Fancy Models8:06
Here we bring in a chair, but I hope that you want to import some of your own nice models to try out in real time.
Adjusting the Movement / Speed of Your Dude2:25
Sometimes it is really hard to navigate with the default settings. Slow down your player actor to have a little more control.

Exporting Your Project6:11
What good is your real time project if you are the only that can explore it? Remember, sharing is caring. Let's learn to export our project from UE4 so others can check it out too.
Here is Where I Teach You To Reduce Render Times By 1 Million Percent10:24
Using the Matinee Actor in Unreal Engine 4 is awesome. Here you will learn to easily spit out full blown animations of your projects in just a mater of seconds, not days.

Using The VR Template To Create Your First VR Project for Arch Viz16:42
-Go over the basics of the VR template
-Tips and tricks for getting it to work
-Export a VR project
-HTC Vive and Occulus Rift
-Pick up objects in VR
VR Template in Use -- Test It Out2:34
Here we will get into the template with the HTC Vive headset on, and you'll see how it operates.
-Inside the VR template with the HTC Vive on
-Picking things up
-Immerse yourself in VR
Converting an Existing FPS Level into VR11:08
-migration tool
- convert to virtual reality
Testing Out Your Migrated Scene In Virtual Reality Mode3:47
-Open scene with the VR preview
-Make sure all the migrating of objects worked
-Navigate around using the HTC motion controllers
-Start thinking about ways to interact with your Virtual Reality Scenes

Blueprint Basics in UE4: Level vs Class Blueprints9:29
Blueprints really open up the capabilities of UE4. This lecture provides a good introduction to how they work and what they can do for you in your arch viz project.
Turn On And Off Lights Using Trigger Events In Blueprints10:26
Here we will use trigger events to turn on and off lights interactively in your scene. We will do this using blueprints, so we will continue to learn about how blueprints work as well.
Class Blueprints: Get Your Blueprints Talking To Each Other10:49
Changing Materials On Your Objects Dynamically in Real Time19:56
- Change materials using class blueprints
- Create a material array to cycle through
- Use variables and variable arrays
- Make variables editable to have even more control over your blueprints
Combine Our Scripts Into Our Virtual Reality Scene12:09

VR PROJECT: Download Project Materials (models and textures)0:04
Getting Started With The VR Template in UE42:22
- Project Settings
- Which level to start with
- Getting Started
Create Your Own Level From Scratch And Enable VR Navigation2:59
Navigate Your Own Game / Architectural Models in Virtual Reality2:53
- import models
- place them in UE4 Editor
- navigate around your 3d models using the motion controllers.
Adding Light to The VR Scene3:10
Nav Mesh Settings in UE4 for Virtual Reality With Motion Controllers7:08
- Adjust your nav mesh size
- Adjust nav mesh settings within the project settings
- Add collisions to all objects that will affect the nav mesh
Lighting Using Self-Illluminated Materials3:31
Refining Our Model By Using Reimport Function7:27
Simulating Area Lights in Our Scene For Soft Lighting5:02
Refine and Adjust Your Project Lighting5:33
UPDATE: Let's Take A Look At Our Project Progress in VR1:20
Some Advanced Materials Techniques in Unreal Engine7:19
Intro To Blueprint Terminology9:38
Adding VR Interactivity Using Blueprints5:54
Blueprint for Interactively Raising And Lowering Screen19:45
- Timelines
- Variables
- Referencing other objects in your scene
- Doing math via blueprints
Blueprint for Turning Lights Up and Down Using Functions20:36
- functions
- blueprints
- interaction
- turn lights up and down in virtual reality
Download the Finished Project0:03

Requirements

basic 3d modeling and materials
basic knowledge of some 3d platform, preferably 3ds Max (although any should work)

Description

*30 day money back guarantee (no questions asked)

*Course will be constantly updated with more advanced material

*Instructor will be your technical support throughout course to answer any questions that arise

3DS MAX + UNREAL ENGINE 4: EASY REAL TIME & VIRTUAL REALITY FOR ARCH VIZ (or any kind of 3d project)

Welcome to this course, where you will taken from total beginner, to creating your own virtual reality projects in no time.

This class is designed for those of you who are ready to take the next step with your 3d projects. Whether you are a game creator, an architectural visualization specialist, or just aspiring artist, this class is right for you.

COURSE STRUCTURE

When this course was first designed, it was intended to show the exact process of taking your 3d models from static image, to a fully interactive and navigable scene. Originally, this was all done via the real time rendering capabilities of Unreal Engine. The great benefit to you as a student is that the instructor cuts through all the nonessential stuff in order to get you up and running quickly. Unreal Engine can seem like a daunting software, but not in this course. During this original portion of the course you will learn the following things:

How to prep your 3d models. The instructor uses 3ds Max, but various different 3d packages will suffice
Importing your project into a game engine, Unreal Engine 4, which is totally free
The basic interface, and getting around in Unreal Engine
Lighting, Materials and rendering for real time
Animating in real time, and exporting full animations that render in just seconds!
How to export your project for navigation on any computer using basic arrow key navigation + mouse.
Basically, create your own custom video game level!

Since this portion was created, Unreal Engine and real time technology have advanced a great deal. Also, some students will want to dive into the software even deeper. This is why more updated sections have been added that deal specifically with Virtual Reality via a high-end VR headset (Occulus Rift, HTC Vive, etc). During this second portion of the course, you will be able to explore your projects in an entirely new, and extremely immersive way (You will need a headset in order to the most out of this part of the instruction). The exciting things that will be learned in this portion of the course include:

Change your existing real time project into a fully immersive / interactive Virtual Reality project
Learn how to customize objects using blueprint scripts with no previous knowledge of coding
Create interaction using blueprints, i.e. pick up objects, turn on and off lights, change materials dynamically, etc.
Download source files and develop a VR project from start to finish.
Create your first scripts!
Immerse yourself in your own project using the best technology available for communicating your design ideas.
Export your VR projects for others to view.

NOTE: This class is taught by Adam Zollinger, a successful 3d artist, author, and Udemy Instructor. Adam has over 9,000 satisfied students already and has proven to be a wealth of knowledge in the field of 3d and digital art. He can also be your companion on the path to becoming a professional, as he is always willing to answer student questions, share personal insights, and help diagnose technical problems.

Who this course is for:

take this course if you are new to Unreal Engine 4 or want to enhance your skills
take this course if you do Arch Viz, and you are interested in real time animations and virtual reality
take this course if you want to get started building your own game levels
take this course if you are interested in working real time engines into your workflow in some way.
DO NOT expect this course to be an exhaustive tutorial of Unreal Engine 4
DO NOT take this course if you are completely new to 3d in general -- I have other courses you can check out for that

Unreal Engine 4: Project Based VR Course for Arch Viz in UE4

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Course content

Introduction To Me And The Course3 lectures • 11min

In 3ds Max9 lectures • 17min

In Unreal Engine 410 lectures • 32min

Unreal Engine 4: Materials6 lectures • 20min

Unreal Engine 4: Lighting8 lectures • 47min

Finishing Touches4 lectures • 22min

Exporting Your Real Time Project So Others Can View It2 lectures • 17min

Using UE4 For a Virtual Reality Headset - Occulus Rift or HTC Vive4 lectures • 34min

UE4 Blueprint Basics: Adding Interaction To Arch Viz Projects5 lectures • 1hr 3min

PROJECT: Virtual Reality Project From Start To Finish17 lectures • 1hr 45min

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