Unreal Archviz Animation

Post Production Archviz - Online Masterclass

In-class or Online Advanced Course

Create stunning architectural animations with the power of Unreal's real-time rendering. A world of limitless creativity awaits you, where architectural visions come to life like never before.

In our exclusive in-class course held at Brick's HQ, you will learn from practicing industry experts. You will be part of a small team and work on a real project, gaining hands-on experience and insight into the real-time animation pipeline to use immediately in your work.

IN-CLASS ADVANCED COURSE

NOV

6 seats

04 - 15 NOV

In-class in Budapest HQ

29 Oct application deadline

8 seats | 10 days | 80 hours

1650€ *

*price including 27% VAT

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Architectural Animations

with Unreal Engine Real-Time Rendering

Architectural animations are the backbone of diverse industries, offering immersive experiences and intricate details. As client expectations grow, advancements in real-time technology have opened new avenues for 3D artists to meet these demands faster than ever before.

Unreal Engine stands out as an efficient solution for animation creation. Its real-time rendering capabilities enable quick iterations, allowing more time for creative decision-making. In this course, you will master Unreal Engine and create animations with captivating atmospheres. You will also develop essential skills in client communication, teamwork, and time management. By the course's end, you will excel in delivering profitable, place-defining animations.

Program

What you will learn

During this ten-day long course, you will learn all the fundamental aspects of architectural visualization movie-making in Unreal; from finding the right source of inspiration to editing, post-production, and beyond. This course is for you if you have intermediate 3ds Max and Unreal skills and basic movie editing knowledge.

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Movie production workflow

Learn the fundamental aspects of archviz movie-making, and a highly efficient production workflow while polishing your client communication skills.

Storyboard

Master the art of architectural storytelling focusing on creating compelling storyboards for dynamic and engaging animations.

Real-time animatic and rendering

Delve into real-time animatic creation and rendering techniques, leaving you more time for creative decision-making.

Post-production and animation extras

Apply animation FX add-ons and gain an understanding of the basics of compositing.

Course schedule

WEEK 01

Week 02

DAY01

Virtual office tour and getting to know each other
Why Unreal
Presentation on the movie inspiration
Presentation on the movie workflow
Time management and teamwork basics
Client Communication
Introduction of the Project

DAY02

Interface and Genaral Overview, materials, content browser, outliner
Project settings and Raytracing settings Lights: Dynamic vs Baked
Anatomy of a project and File Structure
3ds max and unreal pipeline: Datasmith, BP, assets, importing, migration, reference viewer, FBX
Cinematics: Workflow BP, skeletal mesh and Cinematics

DAY03

Previz Storyboard and camera angles
A practice-based workshop - making 10+ shots

DAY04

Light systems in Unreal: Sky Atmosphere, Fog, Environment Light Mixer
Light systems in Unreal: Post-process volume
Ultra Dynamic Sky: Lights and Weather

DAY05

Review of animatics from the previous day
Practice-based workshop - Fixing the animatics by the comments
Voting for the best animatic of the student’s versions

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In-class learning experience

Live like a Bricker

The in-class learning experience at Brick's HQ is unparalleled. Our mentor-led program allows you to learn directly from top-notch senior artists who are experts in the field and ready to share the latest industry trends and their experiences with you. They are passionate instructors who provide valuable and constructive feedback on your work, which is essential for your professional development.

The course is held at the spacious, loft headquarters of Brick Visual in Budapest, in a well-equipped environment. You will have the chance to see what life is like at one of the top archviz studios, where dozens of high-end archviz creations are made daily. In the breaks, you can connect with other artists of the Brick community in a welcoming, home-like atmosphere.

Requirements

Age limit

You must be over 18 years old

Level of Competency

Basic to intermediate knowledge of Unreal Engine
Basic knowledge of Datasmith, Materials, Post Processing, Blueprints, VFX, and Optimization in Unreal.
A deeper understanding of Editor Basics, Lighting, and Sequencer in Unreal.
Ideally have a general level of competency in elements and principles of design, composition, 3D modelling, real-world lighting, and visual storytelling.
Intermediate knowledge of 3Ds Max skills (advantage)

Language skills

Intermediate English

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Teachers & Mentors

Torkuma Shija

Lead Specialist

Andras Vida

Creative Director & Senior 3D Artist

Andrea Pedrotti

Art Director

Benefits

You will not only gain professional architectural visualization knowledge, but we also offer the following awesome benefits to encourage your further adventures: