Professional Unreal Engine Training
Unreal Engine For Filmmakers Connectors Program VIP
Connect the Worlds of Virtual Production, World Building, Animation, and Beyond!
Are you passionate about bringing your creative ideas to life in the world of filmmaking and virtual production?
Have you had enough of navigating the complexities of Unreal Engine on your own, sifting through outdated YouTube tutorials, or trying to learn from those without formal education or experience?
If this sounds like you, we have an 8-week, comprehensive, engaging course specifically made for beginners and intermediates.
Taught by CG Pro Co-Founder and Unreal Authorized Instructor, Edward Dawson-Taylor, Senior CG Artist and Epic Fellowship Instructor Franco Vilanova, and VFS and Emily Carr Instructor Daniel Langhjelm…join us on a journey from dream to screen, where you can transform your ideas into stunning visuals!

Dates and info:
Teaching:
Sundays starting on August 25, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm PT for 8 weeks
Office Hours:
Wednesday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm PT for 8 weeks
Guest Speakers:
2-4 specialist guest mentors TBD
Private FB group
support for your questions and project progress all week
FREE on demand intro course
Available under "How this course works" in theprivate FB group
5 Coaching sessions with an Unreal Authorized Instructor
Perforce/pipeline setup one hour session
Free Cinematography On Demand Video Training
Curriculum:
Week 01: UE5 basics and VP Blocking
Week 02: Assets, VP Workflow, Environment Upgrade, Scouting, and Render
Week 03: Environment Finessing — Landscape, Foliage, Materials, Environment Final
Week 04: Lighting — Fundamentals, Technical, Scenarios
Week 05: Advanced Timeline/Sequencer — Animation, Editorial, Characters, Retargeting
Week 06: Cameras, Filmmaking, and Virtual Production — VCam, Blueprints, VP Overview, Green Screen
Week 07: Optimization and Rendering
Week 08: Project Wrap-Up and Advanced Topics
Meet your instructors!

Lead Instructor - Daniel Langhjelm
Unreal Authorized Instructor | CG Pro | Environment Artist | Virtual Production
"I'm Daniel, a lighting artist from Vancouver, British Columbia. My roots are tied to Unreal Engine with focus on lighting and environment creation for virtual productions such as Fables with Bron digital as well as Bucketheads: A Star wars story. I have a strong passion for the creative process, be it games, film or animation."

Lead Instructor - Franco Vilanova
Unreal Authorized Instructor at Epic Games and CG Pro
"I'm driven by responsibility, work ethics, and giving everything I have, to perform my tasks at utmost efficiency, so I can give the team the best I can to make our work stronger, and better."

Guest Instructor - Edward Dawson Taylor
Head of School at CG Pro | CG Supervisor | Senior Tech Artist | Unreal Authorized Instructor
"I am passionate about innovation, making beautiful imagery and teaching people how to achieve their own CG dreams. I help people break into industry or level up and create breakthroughs."
Who this is for:
- Aspiring creators
- Virtual Production enthusiasts and Filmmakers
- Individuals from Various Industries who want to upgrade their skills
- Anyone interested in scaling their career and breaking into the Virtual Production workforce
Outcomes:
- Knowledge and practical experience to confidently use Unreal Engine
- Create captivating virtual worlds
- Bring stories to life through animation
- Master lighting and materials
- Understand the intricacies of virtual production
- Add to your professional portfolio
Requirements:
- Passion for creativity
- Computer with Unreal Engine installed
- Beginners welcome!
What students are saying
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Some of what you get from this 70 hour immersive course

Senior Technical Artist
Learn from an instructor actively working as a lead tech artist professionally

Labs & guest speakers
Get support for your project straight from an Unreal Authorized Instructor, with top pro guests

On Demand Videos
Get on demand access to the recordings and slides for the course even after it ends.