Unreal: Introduction to Lighting

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Free Online Course: Unreal: Introduction to Lighting provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Unreal: Introduction to Lighting is taught by Craig Barr.

Overview
  • Learn about lighting properties and concepts, then see how to use Unreal Engine 4 to light a scene, working with shadows, shapes, volumes, and more.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • What to know
    • Using the exercise files
    1. UE4 Lighting Basics
    • UE4 lighting concepts
    • Types of UE4 lights
    • Creating and placing a simple light
    • Light properties
    2. Lighting a Scene
    • Creating a ceiling light
    • Creating lamps
    • Skylight and sunlight
    • Adding reflections
    3. Lightmass and World Settings
    • Light building with lightmass
    • Importance volumes
    • World settings
    • Shadows and lightmap resolution
    4. Lighting Effects
    • Light profiles
    • Light shapes
    • Lens flares and auto exposure
    Conclusion
    • Next steps