Unreal Engine Environment Breakdown (Houdini + Unreal) | Cinematic Scene

Описание: In this video, I break down my Unreal Engine environment project step by step — from a Houdini smoke simulation to the final cinematic render inside Unreal Engine.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:55 - Houdini VDB Smoke
01:15 - Unreal Engine Setup
01:48 - Assets Download
02:30 - Creating the Camera
02:50 - Placing the Tower Smoke
03:08 - Roadside Rocks & Terrain
03:18 - Trees & Forest Framing
03:31 - Roadblock (Secondary Story Element)
04:09 - Power Plant Details
04:25 - Foliage & Decals
04:48 - Lighting & Final Tweaks
05:05 - Camera Animation & Final Render

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I originally created the smoke simulation in Houdini, but instead of building a full environment there, I used Unreal Engine to showcase it in a real-time scene.

This breakdown is made in a simple and beginner-friendly way, so even if you don’t know Unreal Engine or Houdini, you can still follow along.

What this video covers:
Houdini smoke simulation (VDB) overview
Importing the smoke into Unreal Engine
Using the Third Person Starter Project
Downloading free assets from Quixel Megascans and Fab
Camera setup for better art direction
Environment composition and storytelling
Foliage painting, decals, and lighting
Camera animation and final render

I focused more on composition, mood, and visual storytelling, instead of modeling everything from scratch.

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