Tutorials, tips & practical knowledge to being best level designer & environment artist. I'm AlexG. Official X of WoLD. Tutorial Courses: https://xitter.cf/t.co/jHhvqfJAAs
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Here is how to use #UE5 Simulate Physics for Static Mesh props to randomly and naturally place props around your environment in 60 seconds.
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If you see a normal map as a texture (unlabeled) and are unsure what format it is my mnemonic is:
“OGL = Overhead Green Light”
OpenGL normal maps will appear as though they are being lit from above in their green channel. Extruded details should have a green light on top edges
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In UE5: Desaturate vs Saturate
▪️Desaturate will desaturate texture causing it to be more muted (can also be used to saturate)
▪️Saturate doesn't saturate making it more intense. Saturate cuts values off at 0 & 1, keeping value within that range
Confusing yes, but now you know.
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It's crazy how only 20cm of door width makes difference between cramped to "feeling right" for standard living spaces, especially 1st person. 3rd would work in both but not 1st.
Generally go w/140cm doorway width but was trying to make it w/120cm to make it fit into modular set.
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I missed #screenshotsaturday But I wanted to show some things I put together last year... These are all environments I built for a children's project im working on. #Crossfireanimationstudio #kreativemotionsstudio
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I’m not really an environmental artist. Character really. But I do want to try more of it. Do like gothic/brutalist/ or witch hunting era architecture.
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I still use mine… such an incredible resource
"Preproduction Blueprint". One of the highest rated level design books on Amazon. Perfect Christmas present.
"Preproduction Blueprint" is a complete system for planning your environments and level designs.
amazon.com/Preproduction-Blu…
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This is such a great idea! I have to start doing it.
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Some progress with adding custom movement inputs and VR to an old @UnrealEngine scene using @GDXR_Learn tute.
This was one of my very first UE projects I learned from taking Alex Galuzin's @GameLevelDesign course.
Sketchbot Museum VR Test youtu.be/U5s4gtmdQ1s?si=sNcF… via @YouTube
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I have so many 40 page google docs. I’ve found it really helpful to delete the stuff you’ve already done and make sure your project itself is organized enough so that you can easily see what you have done in engine
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Progress! VR Template added and VR Preview with working dust particles! An issue with some lighting in the reflections. Next, how to get controllers working for navigation, then packaged over to Quest 3! @iBrews @SpatialBiggs @michae1becker
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This map looks cool because I took @GameLevelDesign Intro to UE4 course 4 years ago! I then added and modified to further customize. I highly recommend him as a great learning source for anyone new to @UnrealEngine
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I had to do research to find the correct sizes for good video game doors when making my modular assets. You never tend to realise when playing games but often coridoors, doorways and windows are a lot bigger than their real life counterpart. Just look at these examples
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hah, just did the exact same thing on my project today. Lifted the door size by 25cm and then it feels right. Reminds me of that old gamasutra article about the scale in Max Payne, and how they made everything bigger so the camera feels good.
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Unreal Engine 5.4 is here!🔔
It’s packed with new features and improvements, including the toolsets we’ve been using internally to make ‘Fortnite Chapter 5,’ ‘Rocket Racing,’ ‘Fortnite Festival,’ and ‘LEGO Fortnite’ the successes they are.
Check it out: unrealengine.com/whats-new