Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production

Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production

This course is part of Unreal Engine for Beginners Specialization

Instructor: Skillshare

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Unreal Engine

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Assessments

3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

Join Jordy Vandeput and step into the world of virtual cinematography with Unreal Engine 5. This course focuses on camera animation, live tracking, chroma key compositing, and DMX lighting control. You’ll build a complete production workflow, from planning and prototyping scenes to final rendering for film or online sharing.

Learning Outcomes: - Animate cameras and perform live camera tracking using your phone - Set up green screen effects with offline and live chroma keying - Control stage lighting using DMX - Export high-quality cinematic renders for your portfolio With hands-on projects and real-world techniques, this course gives you everything you need to simulate a real studio production—all within Unreal Engine 5. 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.

This module introduces you to the power and flexibility of Unreal Engine’s virtual camera system. You’ll learn to navigate camera workflows, create dynamic animations, and use tracking techniques to simulate realistic motion and perspectives. By the end of this module, you’ll be able to craft cinematic sequences and understand how virtual cameras enhance storytelling in real-time environments.

What's included

3 videos2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

Take your production skills to the next level with real-time compositing and live setup techniques. This module covers both offline and live chroma keying, allowing you to blend real-world footage with virtual environments. You’ll also explore DMX configuration to sync lighting and effects for live shoots, and learn how to integrate all elements into a functioning virtual production pipeline.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

In the final module, you’ll combine everything you’ve learned into a complete virtual production workflow. You’ll analyze a full project demonstration, practice rendering high-quality cinematic outputs using Movie Render Queue, and bring together virtual environments, camera movement, and live input into one polished, professional scene. This capstone experience prepares you to deliver compelling virtual productions from start to finish.