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Meilenstein Digital offers a Level 1 course introducing the Unreal Development Kit. The seminar uses UDK (Unreal Development Kit) and Autodesk 3D Studio Max.
The course lasts two days and takes place at Meilenstein Digital in Augsburg. On day one, participants receive an overview of how to use the programs and their features, especially UDK; according to Meilenstein Digital, small practical exercises support the learning effect. On day two, what has been learned is implemented in a small project under detailed guidance.
For a small fee, the complete course is provided on DVD as course material. The course is led by experienced games professional Rainer Duda.
Course objective and content:
- Introduction
Epic Games / history
Development of the Unreal Framework
Key data of the latest UDK
Setting up UDK
- Object Creation – From Concept to 3D Model
Project conception
3D construction (high-resolution as well as real-time ready)
Tactics for unwrapping the object
Surface design (texturing)
Correct exporting
- Integration – Preparing the Components for Real-Time Use
Creating custom packages in UDK
Integrating the created objects
Surface design in UDK
Configuring the objects
Creating a test scene and placing the objects
Lighting
Target group: ambitious 2D/3D designers looking to enter game design
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