Unreal Engine 5 DMX Lighting Masterclass: MADRIX & Resolume

In this lesson, we'll begin building the basic structure of our scene using Unreal Engine 5.6's Modeling Tools. You'll create columns, connecting walls, and other essential geometry while using tools such as Pattern, Mesh Cut, and other basic modeling features to establish a fast and organized workflow. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid scene foundation ready for the upcoming DMX lighting workflow.

In this lesson, we'll continue developing our scene using Unreal Engine 5.6's Modeling Tools. You'll learn how to refine the domes, use Plane Cut, Cut with Mesh, and other modeling tools to create clean transitions between geometries, and build the arch and wall connections to achieve a more realistic architectural structure. By the end of this lesson, the core architecture of the scene will be fully prepared for the upcoming lighting workflow.

In this lesson, we'll continue refining the architectural structure of our cistern using Unreal Engine 5.6's Modeling Tools. We'll complete the remaining wall and arch details, improve the overall geometry, and ensure that all structural elements are properly connected. By the end of this lesson, the base environment will be fully prepared for material assignment, texture workflow, and the upcoming lighting process.

In this lesson, we'll use Quixel Bridge to explore the Historical > Roman collection and select materials that best match our cistern environment. We'll compare different stone and brick surfaces, import them into Unreal Engine 5.6, and apply them to multiple architectural elements using an efficient workflow. By the end of this lesson, the scene will have a consistent historical material foundation, ready for further refinement and lighting.

In this lesson, we'll continue refining our historical environment by applying the imported materials to the architectural elements. We'll use UV Projection to achieve clean texture alignment, create a realistic water surface using a free Fab material, organize the project assets, and prepare the scene for the lighting workflow. By the end of this lesson, the environment will be fully textured and ready for dynamic lighting and DMX integration.

In this lesson, we will prepare the complete DMX workflow. You will verify the required plugins, organize the project folders, create the DMX Fixture Library, configure the Art-Net input and output settings, and build the first Fixture Type with its DMX addressing structure.

The downloadable resources for this lesson include the IES files used throughout the scene, along with the completed Unreal Engine 5.6 project. If you encounter any issues while following the lesson, you can open the completed project and continue from the finished setup.

Learn how to configure Resolume Arena for seamless DMX communication with Unreal Engine 5.6. In this lesson, you'll create RGB fixtures, configure DMX output settings, set the correct Universe and Broadcast IP, organize fixture order, and prepare Resolume Arena for real-time Art-Net integration.

Discover how to integrate MADRIX with Unreal Engine 5.6 for real-time DMX lighting control. In this bonus lesson, you'll configure Art-Net communication, set up RGB fixtures, organize fixture layouts, and create dynamic lighting animations. You'll also learn how to preview your lighting effects live and prepare your animations for recording and cinematic rendering in the following lessons.

In this practical tutorial, you will learn how to customize a wallwasher lighting fixture by replacing its lens and adjusting the light distribution according to your project requirements. We will examine the wallwasher model, modify the required components, configure the beam angle and test the resulting light effect directly on an architectural surface. This workflow allows you to create different narrow, medium or wide-beam wallwasher variations from the same product structure before connecting the fixture to the DMX system.

In this practical project, we begin by downloading a free Bridge project from Epic Games and continue with Universe configuration, DMX Fixture Library setup, and Resolume Arena settings. You will establish a live DMX connection between Unreal Engine and Resolume Arena, assign DMX addresses to the lighting fixtures, and synchronize lighting animations in real time.

This lesson brings together the DMX library, Universe configuration, fixture placement, and Resolume Arena integration covered in the previous sections, helping you reinforce the complete workflow before moving on to Take Recorder.

Learn how to record real-time DMX lighting animations inside Unreal Engine 5.6 using Take Recorder. In this section, you'll capture live data from Resolume Arena and MADRIX, organize recorded takes, and prepare your lighting animations for Sequencer editing and cinematic rendering.

In this lesson, we will explore different animation styles and effects in Resolume Arena. We will experiment with clips, colors, speed, direction, transitions, and playback controls to understand how they affect our DMX lighting fixtures in Unreal Engine. The goal is to develop creative lighting animations through practical experimentation and real-time preview.

In this lesson, we will complete the final stage of the Cinematic Animation Workflow. We will create a new timeline, add and organize cinematic cameras, import a WAV audio file, and synchronize the sound with the vehicle animation.

We will then combine the animations prepared in the previous lessons into a single cinematic sequence. Camera cuts, animation timing, audio placement, and the overall sequence structure will be reviewed and refined.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a complete cinematic vehicle animation that is ready for final preview and rendering.