How I Create Photoreal 3D Environments using Unreal Engine 5 | Art Breakdown

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In this video i'm going to show you my current approach to creating photoreal 3D art. I only had 20 days days to make the art, and I'll cover a ton of topics, tips and tricks for effeciently getting to an end result. I'll be using Unreal Engine 5 to create my art, with a little help from Cinema 4D, Daz3D, Midjourney and Davinci Resolve. All of these programs are free (except Cinema4D) so feel free to download them all below, and experiment for yourself.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:44 Concepting w/ Artificial Intelligence
01:41 Blocking out my Scene
03:08 Adding Detail
04:16 Ceiling Detail
05:22 Floor Detail
06:31 Adding Story Details
08:01 Creating VR Stage in Unreal Engine
08:43 Getting Feedback (IMPORTANT)
09:53 Upgrading our Scene (Outdoor Elements)
10:39 Large-scale Building Assets (KitBash3D)
12:06 Adding KitBash3D Buildings
12:31 Create a Custom City Emissive Texture
14:02 Create a Custom Surface Imperfection Master Material
17:01 My Character Workflow (lol)
17:48 How to Fix Perpetual Crashes
18:48 Render and Color Settings
19:01 Adding Post Effects (THE SECRET SAUCE)
20:16 The Final Product
RESOURCES:
Unreal Engine 5: www.unrealengine.com/en-US/unreal-engine-5
MidJourney: www.midjourney.com/home/?callbackUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.midjourney.com%2Faccount%2F%3FcallbackUrl%3D%252Fpub%252Ffeed%252F%253FcallbackUrl%253D%25252Fapp%25252F
Pure Ref: www.pureref.com/download.php
Cinema4D: www.maxon.net/en/cinema-4d
Silent Hill Bathroom Tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqbYYaecgdFsarM
Trapcode Particular: www.maxon.net/en/red-giant/trapcode-suite/particular
Emissive Screen Tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXXhaeei8Smjqs
Ultra Dynamic Sky: www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/ultra-dynamic-sky
KitBash3D: www.kitbash3d.com
My Custom Citylight Emissive Texture: patreon.com/pwnisher
How to Make Custom Surface Imperfections: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYjSpGytirqfmMk
My Surface Imperfection Pack: clintonjones.gumroad.com/l/r6ykzw9
Daz3D: www.daz3d.com/
My Unreal Engine Render Settings: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4uXmIaBj81pmtE
ACES in UE5 (William Faucher): kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKCWc6mefMmUi9E
Davinci Resolve: www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Patreon: patreon.com/pwnisher
Discord: discord.gg/createwithclint
InstaGram: _pwnisher_
Twitter: _Pwnisher_
PRINTS & ASSETS:
My VFX Assets: gumroad.com/clintonjones
Limited Edition Prints: www.noisegrainandlight.com/store
TOOLS I LOVE:
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Lens: amzn.to/3cBB6TJ
360 Camera: amzn.to/3w1PKLn
Studio Lights: www.aputure.com/
Desktop Mic: amzn.to/37JmQoN
LAV Mic: amzn.to/3vg9wlh
Monitor Lamp: amzn.to/37JfyBI
How I Learned Cinema 4D: greyscalegorilla.com/join-plus/ref/7/?campaign=pwn
MY RIG:
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[@currenluna]

"inspired by the thought, 'If I can think it, I can create it'" -- that's exactly why I started making 3D art, too! great video, Clint!

[@pwnisher]

Heck yeah!

[@zensation.]

Same

[@boohoo5419]

and then he used an AI to THINK and pushed 10 ads to the viewer? 20 days rofl..

[@samoerai6807]

I loved this one

[@KatzeKriegerin]

@@boohoo5419 right lmao. "I can create anything... as long as a machine does it for me."

[@dfa_evans]

These breakdown videos are some of my favourite ones on the channel! So sick seeing the workflow of such a long project broken down

[@AjitheshGuruprasad]

You know what I like about Pwnisher's video is that he makes the most complicated things look so easy! Such an entertaining yet informative video. Keep it coming! 🤙

[@pwnisher]

Glad you enjoyed Ajith!

[@Shape1999]

Your breakdowns are always so clean, so calming and motivating at the same time, well done!

[@pwnisher]

Yaaaaay! Glad you enjoyed this one =]

[@sotomonte_]

My goodness! The real time nature of UE shines on this breakdown, what a pleasure to watch through your process in such a good looking and fun way. Keep up the incredible art and videos! 🙌🙌

[@starcle7566]

Epic changed the game

[@pwnisher]

Much love Soto!

[@quochungang4200]

this piece of art was too perfect to be exist. wow, really impressive. Keep up the brilliant works man, i think u deserved to get more recognition. Loving it, pwnisher.

[@larrybarnes1241]

This was awesome. I love your brutal honesty about the time it takes to create things like this and the dreaded render process. Having multiple failed renders in a row can definitely make you start to question your sanity but its just part of the game. Thanks for sharing this!

[@samsara5333]

dude, what you are doing with these competitions is just amazing and greatly valuable for 3d art. thank you. :)

[@DarkSpaceStudios]

I'm glad you're making videos like this Clint. It's enjoyable to watch your process and I learn so much each time. Your talent shines in these videos. Thank you for sharing

[@theshyamojournal]

This breakdown is fantastic. The fact that you covered multiple things in such a short space of time whilst explaining it really well and in an easy to understand way is incredible. I hope to start learning Unreal Soon and I will be back looking at these breakdowns to try and figure out my own ideas and bring those to life! Thank you so much!

[@GhostUEP]

ure insane man, ive been following you since 2012 and you always inspire me

[@pwnisher]

Glad to hear you're still checking in =] Thanks for watching for all these years.

[@volocom7]

The value you gave us from this video is incredible. Wow! Thanks so much for your hard work to show us the behind the scenes here

[@pwnisher]

Totally! I try to bring the heat every time.

[@troxmo]

KZbin shoved this video into my face for days and it knows why! What a treasure of knowledge and inspirarion compressed into one piece 🥰

[@dracon436]

Didnt know this much work done on the scene, i was only focused on the middle, glad i watched this video and saw all the tiny details you added to the scene

[@hanneshuber3d]

Duuude, this is so sick!! Thank you so much for this epic tutorial :D By the way, love this tiny wooden stool with the sneakers in front of the Holodeck

[@tzerland]

The video I was waiting for to get started!

[@BWallin]

Wow, that thumbnail tip you shared is a big QOL game changer. Thanks!

[@ryndesign5309]

Clint, thanks for the video as someone who has a basic understanding of unreal, but still trying to learn more these little deep dives into some of your techniques are awesome for gaining practical knowledge. The material breakdowns were especially useful. Thanks for sharing.

[@pwnisher]

So glad you're finding these videos helpful!

[@gabrielestupinan]

Awesome!!!! That has a lot of knowledge behind the scene for doing that kind of work. I think is impeccable. Congratulations!

[@baynana6911]

You're an inspiration. I appreciate the dedication you've put in and during my own 3d journey, I've come across your content more than a few times whilst exploring.. creative tangents. look forward to seeing more from you and learning from your unique brand.

[@pwnisher]

Thanks a ton for the kind words my friend.

[@henrijs1733]

the quality of your videos is refreshing and inspiring

[@gabrielelangerame]

Amazing video and job with the environment. Some parts really helped me to understand how can I improve my projects

[@lejostin6826]

Your work is really inspiring. I spent years of studying computer science only to discover 3D art a bit more than a year ago (after seeing your challenges). I'm still afraid to start over and fully commit to it but your content is really pushing me to do so. If one day I become a 3D artist, it will be thanks to you 🤙🏼

[@pwnisher]

Incredible. Hey I mean, you can just start doing it as a hobby and see where it goes.

[@turbochargedfilms]

@@pwnisher hey, I know it seems like a tiny thing, but such a statement coming from someone of your stature does actually mean a lot. I'm a music producer by trade, and 3D art has always scared me because of how consistently shit I've been at all forms of 2D art, but this comment and this video in general is what finally got me to download UE5. Can't wait to create some album art, at the very least!

[@ryanbarton72]

Incredible just incredible how good your work is. I love this video.

[@Enders]

Been using Kitbash 3D stuff for a long time, Its a endless amount of fun, especially when they give it away free. You did a great job on this mate.

[@nicklavin3d]

Such a great break down video! Always love the music on your vids too, it doesn't go unnoticed!

[@pwnisher]

Heck yeah!

[@lightologyau]

You're Storytelling Skills are outstanding, thanks for this amazing insight!

[@stevewilldoeverything4852]

Always love your tutorials man keep it up and never stop because you are better then most teachers

[@zubbapmdemeli4684]

you are an amazing guy and artist Clinton. Thank you so much.

[@charlyros]

Fantastic breakdown, thankyou! And yeah had a good laugh at your crash section, that definitely feels relateable and I've been working in unreal for years! (working in mobile preview recently, for quest - it really does not like working with mobile preview on!)

[@SuperNicktendo]

Fantastic work. I have zero experience with this and when you said I could follow along I was like "hmm.. Might be worth it to just start" and then away you went doing some wild work. This is awesome and you did this in less than a month.

[@MattZipper]

Clint thanks for the breakdown of the project, elements, details and little tricks from C4D. You have such a pleasant way of showcasing the workflow. Installing UE5 now and learning this thing! Mission to Minerva here I come!

[@pwnisher]

Zippeeerrr!! Yo dude! So glad you liked it! :D how you doin post camp?

[@MattZipper]

​@@pwnisher ayy! Chilln, staying up on that cold therapy and mace flow!

What a pleasure to watch… thank you Clint for the amazing video!

[@OMG3Dmax]

This is an amazing tutorial, it contains the subtleties of the detailed beauty of realism

[@EvanMapleMaggot]

I love to watch your videos when im tired. It gives a lot of inspiration and energy to continue studying and making my lowskilled but happy art

[@MuhammadArshad-oj4fr]

Bro your lectures and your words inspired me lot. Thank you so much for your valuable lessons.

[@harrybrownell]

Amazing work as always - thanks for always teaching and inspiring

[@pwnisher]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching and showing your support!

[@aravian_]

i would love to watch this kind of video all day

[@AndyMogren]

Great video Clint! Loved it

[@Dj3ndo]

Amazing video and result! Thank you for sharing!

[@LaloSampieri]

OMG, you just gave me the best idea for a music video, Clint. Thanks brother. Keep it going!

[@ArturoJReal]

Another great informational and inspirational video. Love it!

[@JohnnyFiveJ5]

This is absolutely..absolutely inspiring

[@VagiPeti]

Dude this is freaking awesome! :D

[@corentinprovost903]

These breakdowns are GOLD

[@shashankda1930]

Really ur awesome dude, my mind is blown watching this. All the hard work you have made is clearly visible to us. Hat's Off to you for your work

[@nobodyishere]

Great work, Clint!

[@swiftuplift5207]

Clint - That tutorial was SO GOOD. It’s been so long since I’ve watched something so informative and entertaining. Thanks for reigniting my fire for 3D. And thanks for being such a chill dude to talk to at Half Rez in Chicago this year! This is Stephen btw - hope you can still find time to watch some more Jackie Chan movies like “Operation Condor”!

[@pwnisher]

Yooooo! Thanks for saying hey and for the super kind words! I hope to be back in Chicago for Half Rez agian next year!

[@jrhcreator]

Amazing work and story surrounding it.

[@SEWebDesign]

Amazing presentation. That was alot of information presented so graspably. Thank you!

[@pwnisher]

Yaaay, I'm glad you enjoyed =]

[@Aydmain]

Thanks for the very helpful websites you randomly included that would help 3D artists become more efficient, such as Dynamic Sky, Daz3D, and Kitbash3D.

[@JonathanWinbush]

Awesome breakdown so far beautiful 🤙🏾

[@pwnisher]

Yooooo, thanks a ton Winbush! Much appreciated dude.

[@GamersDk123]

Thank you for inspiring us all to become better artists

[@123austeja]

Bro! it's Amazing You solved my problem! Thanks!!!

[@xRip4Tresx]

Very talented!! This is beautiful 🥲

[@MediaBrighton]

amazingly useful video, thanks.

[@mircealuchita1215]

Woow, it looks so gorgeous!

[@therealPelo]

I haven't watched many videos that actually leave me inspired and wanting to create more. This looks amazing. I've always thought to myself "If I can imagine it, I can create it." That's exactly why I love 3D art so much. But my issue is, I can't think of anything. My question to you is, how do you come up with things and ideas to create?

[@elitetwan]

Your amazing and just inspired me on so many levels

[@Sai-gq8yt]

works, keep up the good work man

[@farazshababi1]

Goddamit I had plans to run some errands with my morning coffee but instead I watched this and no regrets! I learnt a lot .. thanks pwnisher for always showing your genius ways! Appreciate it

[@UrSenpaiBaby]

thanks a lot!!! so nice reverb

[@coma13794]

7:25 "oh my goodness...WHAT if there is a fire?" That was a nice break in the tempo. Amazing editing and pacing throughout. Learning a ton just by watching. The cable simulation was a mind blower.

[@OverlandBound]

Great vid. Thank you.

[@SilasoftheLamb]

AMAZING video!!!!!!! I been doing this for awhile and you connected the dots for me and to help my workflow!!!!!! Rad! 👏🏾😎

[@David-Valdi]

Amazing work!

[@MohamedAlmohanedHassanDabora]

Very Nice . . . You Are My Best C4d Man . . . Go Forward.

[@PaoloFazio]

What a nice breakdown. You got one more follower. Thanks

[@Colinlutterloah]

INSANEEE WORK! Thank you 📈

[@evanwhite2845]

Dude your voice is so calming

[@strikingtwice]

This is just astounding.

[@lazer_world3177]

I just reacently got UDS on the marketplace, and holy hell it is so good and the customization on the sky is amazing glad you found and and used it as well!!

[@pwnisher]

Yeah it's kinda the best thing ever!

[@kristinakoraia5739]

BROTHER, YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You oooh really helped me!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

[@ReelAESklarzykVO]

You are literally blowing me mind!!!!!! Thanks for the step by step please show more unreal, maybe some archviz?

[@SteveTalkowski]

Really nice breakdown!

[@marcus_ohreallyus]

Love what you're doing. Thanks

[@HOTsos]

THANKS! Inspiring and Informative

[@cr4nkk623]

Great Video as always 👍🏻👍🏻

[@OchenaJagat]

it worked! thank you so much!!

[@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod]

Great tutorial. 👍

[@deadoutside9014]

soo talented man.... nice job!

[@JulesOtway]

13:27 In case anyone can't find the MF_tiling function. You need to make sure you import at least one asset from bridge before searching for it. Adding any asset from bridge will load the mspresets folder into your content folder with all of their material functions along with it.

[@MsAlenka1993]

Your channel is something else.... My new inspiration! Like a breath of fresh air. Just wow!! I need to start learning Unreal. But dunno how to start. Any tips? Thanks in advance

[@Ashtonv4]

This is truly incredibe

[@TavishMusicOfficial]

Not gonna lie. I thought this was a tutorial for the screen cube - cuz that itself just looked cool. When I saw you creating the whole freakin warehouse my mind jumped off a cliff. Absolutely incredible work!

[@scorpion666lair]

Same here!

[@alihouadef5539]

Excellent content as always. I appreciate your efforts 👌 Keep it up !

[@pwnisher]

Thanks Ali!

[@parthchotaliya3468]

great video keep pushing!!!

[@avistryfe4534]

Awesome! Thank you. I get frustrated easily as i am just learning 3d modelling and animation and unreal5... and juggling real life with 3 kids...so these motivations really help and matter.

[@thewolfofbelgium]

Great video 🙂learned alot again !

[@MrLarsalexander]

That looks so god damn pretty! :D

[@fisherandy92]

I love the tutorial, it is really motivating!

[@sameirbaloch]

Love your work bro ✌✌

[@digitalrendezvous]

Beautiful. Thank you~

[@jonathanboice]

mind blowing... love it...

[@guybirtwhistle]

Beautiful job. Thank you!

[@Ano_Niemand]

always positive vibes, keep it up you all. peace

[@3dd205]

THANK you so much! So many chips, so many useful! Thank you!!!!

[@Truong1557]

i learn a lot from your share! thank you Clint

[@kevinmeunier1770]

I did not understand everything you just did but certainly loved it.

[@RCLIFTOFFGuy]

Dude I thought the warehouse was real in the beginning! Mind Blown!!!