MODULE 1: 3D MODELING
Lesson 1: Pre-Made Asset Libraries
Many 3D creators share assets they make with the community. This lesson will introduce you to two resources that enable you to access assets made by other creators that you can import into your Fortnite island.
Lesson 2: Pre-Made Assets in UEFN
Within UEFN are thousands of ready-made assets that you can use to enhance your Fortnite island. This lesson shows you how to access assets through the Fortnite asset library and the Fab Marketplace within UEFN, and add them to your Fortnite experience.
Lesson 3: Artist Designed Models in UEFN
In this lesson, you will learn how to use basic modeling tools in UEFN to create unique 3D models to your specifications. Experiment with shapes, materials, and textures, and orient your model exactly as you want it to be.
Lesson 4: Create and Edit Photorealistic Models
This lesson introduces you to two mobile apps - Polycam and Luma 3D Capture - that enable you to easily create models of real-world objects using a phone or tablet. You can then use basic editing functions in Blender to edit your models, and import the models into a Fortnite experience.
MODULE 2: ENVIRONMENT & EFFECTS
Lesson 1: Landscaping and Water Features in UEFN
UEFN has many intuitive tools that allow you to easily build and change your Fortnite island’s landscape. This lesson will show you how to add and sculpt terrain, change ground textures, and add bodies of water to your island.
Lesson 2: Environmental Features and Visual Effects in UEFN
This lesson will show you how to add lights, sounds, and visual effects to your Fortnite island. There are pre-made environmental features that are easy to incorporate, as well as many that you can customize to your specifications.
Lesson 3: Devices and Trigger Events in UEFN
Devices can help you add interactivity to a Fortnite experience, encourage players to engage with what you’ve created, and add dynamic visuals or sounds. This lesson will show you the basics of accessing and configuring devices and setting up trigger events. The options for what you can do with the skills you will learn are nearly limitless.
MODULE 3: ANIMATION
Lesson 1: Animate Assets and Cameras in UEFN
Animations can make a 3D experience much more visually compelling. This lesson will show you how to add animations to make objects move in your Fortnite experience. You will also learn how to create cinematic cutscenes, which are short, animated sequences that players can watch while gameplay is paused.
Lesson 2: Animate 3D Avatars in UEFN
This lesson will show you how to make a personalized avatar using Ready Player Me, a free avatar creation tool. You can then animate it using Mixamo, and import your animated avatar into your Fortnite experience.
Lesson 3: Animate Photogrammetry Models of People
This video will show you how to make a realistic 3D model of a person by taking pictures using Polycam, a mobile app. You will learn how to edit the model using Blender, apply an animation to it using Mixamo, and add the animated model to your Fortnite experience.