Issue #12 May 2026

Unreal Engine Online Projects

Master virtual world creation with Montreal’s leading workshop series. Learn from industry professionals building immersive experiences.

Professional 3D workspace with multiple monitors displaying Unreal Engine interface and virtual environment development

Common Questions About Our Workshops

Everything you need to know about getting started with virtual world creation

Do I need prior experience with Unreal Engine to join?

Not at all. We’ve designed our workshops for complete beginners through advanced developers. You’ll start with the fundamentals — navigation, basic asset placement, lighting — and progress at your own pace. Most participants pick things up quickly once they understand how the editor works.

What kind of projects will I be building?

You’ll create small but complete environments. Think: a photorealistic interior space, an outdoor scene with realistic lighting, or a simple interactive experience. These aren’t trivial — they’re real portfolio pieces you can show to studios or use in your own projects.

Is this fully online or do we meet in person?

Completely online. Sessions are recorded so you can watch at your own time if you can’t make the live session. We use screen sharing, breakout rooms, and one-on-one feedback during projects. It’s hands-on even though we’re remote.

What software do I need to get started?

Unreal Engine (free to download) and a decent computer. We provide specs recommendations in your welcome email. Most modern laptops will work fine — we’ve had people join from MacBooks, gaming rigs, and mid-range Windows machines. We’ll help troubleshoot setup issues before day one.

Featured Learning Guides

Essential articles to prepare for your virtual world creation journey

Unreal Engine interface showing viewport with 3D model and material editor panels visible on screen

Getting Comfortable with the Unreal Editor

Navigate the viewport, understand panels, and organize your workspace. Most people spend their first week just learning where everything is — that’s normal.

12 min Beginner May 2026

Realistic outdoor environment in Unreal Engine with natural lighting, trees, water reflection, and photorealistic materials

Lighting Techniques That Make Environments Feel Real

Learn how three-point lighting works in Unreal. We’ll cover directional lights, spotlights, and using light functions to create mood and depth in your scenes.

15 min Intermediate May 2026

Professional architect working on blueprint drawings with scale ruler and pencil on drafting table

Planning Your Scene Before You Build

Sketching layouts, blocking out spaces, and thinking about composition first saves you hours of rework. We’ll show you the planning process our instructors use.

9 min All Levels May 2026

Detailed close-up of various material samples showing different surface finishes like metal, wood, plastic, and fabric textures

Materials and Textures That Look Photorealistic

We’ll break down PBR workflows, metallic values, roughness maps, and how to combine textures for surfaces that actually look like something real.

18 min Intermediate May 2026