Introduction to UDK
In this series of tutorials, we will learn how to use the core features of the Unreal Development Kit to create a visually stunning environment. Software required: Unreal Development Kit.
What you'll learn
We'll start off by learning how to download and install UDK. Then, we'll break down the interface into manageable sections and learn how to navigate in the viewports. After that, we'll learn how to use BSP brushes to block out our level quickly. At this point, we will begin adding static meshes and materials to our level to make it really come to life. Once the level is completely built, we will take care of our exterior lighting by adding a skybox, lights, and post-processing effects. Finally, we'll add some basic functionality to the level by adding path nodes, player spawns, and weapon factories. By the end of this course, you will not only have a visually stunning level, but you'll have an incredible knowledge of the core features in UDK. Software required: Unreal Development Kit.
Table of contents
- Installing UDK 12m
- Breaking Down the Interface and Viewport Navigation 14m
- BSP Brush Basics 12m
- Blocking in the Level 13m
- Basic Static Mesh Workflow 11m
- Overcoming Issues with Static Meshes 11m
- Adding the Exterior Static Meshes 12m
- Adding Materials 15m
- Set Dressing the Exterior of the Level 13m
- Set Dressing the Interior of the Level 10m
- Adding Exterior Lighting 11m
- Interior Lighting 10m
- Post Processing Effects 9m
- Adding Sound 9m
- Adding Basic Gameplay 12m
About the author
Joshua is a devoted games author at Pluralsight. For years Joshua has been a key author behind Digital-Tutors' (now a Pluralsight company) popular game engine training. As a kid, he had a passion for playing video games, which eventually developed into a fascination with the process of game creation. The question of "How'd they do that?" led Joshua on a quest to learn to make these games himself. Ever since then, Joshua has devoted his life to creating games, as well as teaching others to build ... more