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Unreal Engine 5 Shaders and Effects Cookbook - Second Edition

Name: Unreal Engine 5 Shaders and Effects Cookbook - Second Edition
Author: Brais Brenlla Ramos
ISBN: 9781837633081

by Brais Brenlla Ramos

May 2023

Intermediate to advanced

402 pages

11h 48m

English

Packt Publishing

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Unreal Engine 5 Shaders and Effects Cookbook
Foreword
Contributors
About the author
About the reviewer
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookDownload the project filesDownload the color imagesConventions usedGet in touchShare Your ThoughtsDownload a free PDF copy of this book
Chapter 1: Understanding Physically Based Rendering
Technical requirementsSetting up a studio sceneGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoWorking inside the Material EditorGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating our first physically based materialGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoVisualizing a simple glassGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using IBL and Lumen to light our scenesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing static lighting in our projectsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoChecking the cost of our materialsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also
Chapter 2: Customizing Opaque Materials and Using Textures
Technical requirementsUsing masks within a materialGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoInstancing a materialGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There’s more…See alsoTexturing a small propGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoAdding Fresnel and Detail Texturing nodesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating semi-procedural materialsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoBlending textures based on our distance from themGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also
Chapter 3: Making Translucent Objects
Technical requirementsCreating a translucent glassGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoDisplaying hologramsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoWorking with subsurface scatteringGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing refraction in a body of waterGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoFaking caustics with a Light FunctionGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoAnimating a sea shaderGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also
Chapter 4: Playing with Nanite, Lumen, and Other UE5 Goodies
Technical requirementsTaking advantage of Nanite and Quixel Megascans assetsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing software and hardware ray tracingGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoRevisiting screen-space and planar reflectionsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating an arch viz scene with realistic-looking glass and virtual texturesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoVarnishing wood through the Clear Coat Shading ModelGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also
Chapter 5: Working with Advanced Material Techniques
Technical requirementsUsing vertex colors to adjust the appearance of a materialGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoAdding decals to our scenesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating a brick wall using Parallax Occlusion MappingGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoTaking advantage of mesh distance fields in our materialsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoLighting the scene with emissive materialsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoOrienting ourselves with a logic-driven compassGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoDriving the appearance of a minimap through Blueprint logicGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also

Chapter 6: Optimizing Materials for Mobile Platforms
Technical requirementsIncreasing performance through customized UVsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating materials for mobile platformsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing the forward shading renderer for VRGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoOptimizing materials through texture atlasesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoBaking a complex material into a simpler textureGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCombining multiple meshes with the HLOD toolGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoApplying general material optimization techniquesGetting readyHow to do itHow it works…See also
Chapter 7: Exploring Some More Useful Nodes
Technical requirementsAdding randomness to identical modelsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoAdding dirt to occluded areasGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoMatching texture coordinates across different modelsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoUsing interior cubemaps to texture the interior of a buildingGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Using fully procedural noise patternsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoAdding detail with Detail TexturingGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See also
Chapter 8: Going Beyond Traditional Materials
Technical requirementsPlaying a video on an in-game TVGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCapturing the scene through a CCTV cameraGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoHighlighting interactive elementsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating snow on top of objects using layered materialsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoChanging a sunny scene to a snowy one with a parameter collection assetGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoMoving between seasons using curve atlasesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoBlending landscape materialsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works...See also
Chapter 9: Adding Post-Processing Effects
Technical requirementsUsing a Post Process VolumeGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There’s more…Changing the mood of a scene through color gradingGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating a horror movie feeling using post process materialsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoWorking with a cinematic cameraGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoRendering realistic shots with SequencerGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoCreating a cartoon shader effectGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…See alsoSummary
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Overview

The "Unreal Engine 5 Shaders and Effects Cookbook" is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of real-time rendering and advanced shading in Unreal Engine 5. With updated techniques and over 50 practical recipes, you'll learn how to utilize Nanite and Lumen technologies, optimize material performance, and create photorealistic visuals for games and virtual productions.

What this Book will help me do

Master the implementation of Nanite and Lumen for creating immersive virtual environments.
Understand the Unreal Engine material editor to build advanced materials.
Optimize materials for seamless performance across multiple platforms.
Develop physically based rendering workflows for photorealistic visuals.
Create visually stunning effects using advanced shading techniques.

Author(s)

Brais Brenlla Ramos is an experienced technical artist and Unreal Engine specialist. With a passion for teaching, Brais brings years of real-world experience in computer graphics and virtual production. He focuses on breaking down complex concepts into practical insights that readers can immediately apply.

Who is it for?

This book is written for Unreal Engine users of any skill level looking to deepen their knowledge of material creation. Beginners will find clear and structured guidance, while intermediate users will gain advanced recipes they can incorporate into their workflows. If you're a game developer or 3D artist pursuing expertise in real-time rendering, this book is for you.

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