Unreal Engine 5 Shaders and Effects Cookbook: Over 50 recipes to help you create materials and utilize advanced shading techniques

by Brais Brenlla Ramos

Advance your game development skills and master the art of crafting intricate and visually stunning materials using Unreal Engine 5's powerful Material Editor Unreal Engine is here to stay! Since the launch of the first edition of this book, based on the Unreal Engine 5 technology, real-time rendering has only grown in popularity. The demand for expertise in this area has grown exponentially across various fields over the last few years, and Unreal Engine 5 builds upon that foundation and continues to push the boundaries of what is achievable in an interactive format. Against this backdrop, the second edition of this book takes a leap forward and explores the new opportunities offered by the latest version of the engine, including Lumen, ray tracing, and Nanite. The book also revisits previously covered techniques and updates them to current standards, shining new light on topics such as the PBR workflow and the different lighting solutions that were present in the first edition. Throughout the chapters, you’ll be able to focus on two key principles that you need to consider when dealing with real-time optimization and efficiency. By the end of this book, you’ll have explored the many rendering possibilities that Unreal Engine 5 has to offer to become the master of your own creations! This comprehensive guide is designed for anyone who is passionate about rendering, real-time graphics, and creating visually stunning experiences with Unreal Engine. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned professional, this book offers a gentle learning curve that takes you from the fundamentals of the rendering pipeline to the most advanced techniques in the field. With a wealth of information and expert guidance, you'll quickly become proficient in the art of material creation, regardless of your background knowledge.

402 pages, Paperback

Published May 31, 2023

Reviews

[Denitsa Doneva · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful nicely written handy book for every UE enthusiasts!

A well explained, with practical examples of shader recipes and visual effects, cookbook. It comes with a project file for UE, having levels at the beginning of the lesson and at the end so you can compare results. The cookbook have a Tri-planar UV projection node recipe witch delighted me a lot! Thank you for the excellent edition and for all of the hard work put into it. Cheers!