Learn to Create Quick-Time and Matinee Events in UE4

🚀 Unlock Your Creativity with Unreal Engine 4: Learn to Create Quick-Time and Matinee Events 🎓

Welcome to a comprehensive journey into the world of game animations using Unreal Engine 4 (UE4)! In this course, titled "Learn to Create Quick-Time and Matinee Events in UE4", we will delve deep into the process of crafting engaging player experiences through custom animations and matinees within the powerful Unreal Engine.

Course Headline: 🎞️ "Explore the Principles of Creating Custom Animations and Matinee Events in UE4"

What You'll Learn: 📚

Overview of the Course:

• Fundamental Animation Principles: Understand the basics of character locomotion and interaction.
• Maya to UE4 Workflow: Master the process of creating animations in Maya and preparing them for integration into Unreal Engine 4.
• UE4 Environment Setup: Learn how to build a playable environment where QTEs can be seamlessly incorporated.
• Player Input Handling: Discover how to implement on-screen button prompts and respond to player input effectively.
• Advanced Topics: Explore the use of Blueprints, Events, Matinee, and even delve into Keyframe to Ragdoll execution for dynamic responses.

Course Structure: 🏗️

Volume I:

• Introduction to Quick Time Events (QTEs) and their role in gaming.
• Setting up the Unreal Engine 4 environment.
• Exporting animations from Maya for use in UE4.
• Basic interaction and triggering QTEs within UE4.

Volume II:

• Advanced QTE setup and logic branching.
• Utilizing Matinee for cinematic sequences.
• Implementing Blueprint Scripting to enhance the player experience.
• Final project workflow from concept to execution.

Instructor's Profile: 🧑‍🎓

About Matt Tardiff: Matt Tardiff, our course instructor, is a seasoned animator with a rich background in both cartoons and video games. His journey into the freelance world and academia has equipped him with a unique blend of skills that he generously shares as an educator at Full Sail University. Matt's passion for animation and his hands-on experience as an animator/director under his own company, Hummingbird and the Lotus, make him an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master the art of animation within Unreal Engine 4.

Course Resources: 📎

Downloadable Content:

• Under Section 1 / Lecture 1, students can find all the source files needed for the course, ready to be used and explored alongside each lesson.

By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of how to create immersive and interactive animations using Unreal Engine 4, from the initial creation in Maya to the final execution within the game environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this course is designed to guide you through every step of the process, ensuring you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

🎁 Enroll Now to embark on an exciting journey into the dynamic world of game animation with Unreal Engine 4! Let's bring your visions to life together.