Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: World Building Basics

Course Overview

Jumpstart your Unreal Engine 5 journey with Jordy Vandeput, and learn a strong foundation in world-building. In this hands-on beginner course, you’ll explore the core user interface of UE5 and learn how to design immersive, photo-realistic environments from the ground up. By the end of this course, you’ll know how to build detailed landscapes, apply realistic materials, create atmospheric lighting, and import your own 3D models to populate your world. Learning Outcomes: - Navigate the Unreal Engine 5 interface with confidence - Build natural landscapes and environmental elements - Apply lighting, fog, and post-processing for cinematic effect - Import and optimize 3D models for use in your scenes Whether you're exploring game design, virtual production, or architectural visualization, this course will give you the essential skills to bring your virtual environments to life. Instructor bio: Jordy is a filmmaker, video editor, and educator, best known for hosting Cinecom, one of the largest YouTube channels on filmmaking and video editing with over 2.5 million subscribers. After graduating from film school in 2012, Jordy discovered his passion for teaching online and has since focused on creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Unlike traditional education, Jordy’s classes emphasize practical skills and creative problem-solving, aiming to deliver an immersive class experience rather than just information. His goal is to help learners gain confidence and mastery in filmmaking and video editing.