UE5: 3 Methods for Blocking Out Environments and Level Designs in UE5

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Learn 3 methods for blocking out environments in UE5.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 Method 1: BSP Brushes
03:37 Method 2: Modeling Mode
10:16 Method 3: Modular Meshes
12:44 UE5 Fundamentals Vol.1 Course
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[@SeanNoonan]

One method you didn't mention (which is the one we used on Gears) is to scale primitives. It was the fastest way to blockout before Unreal added the modelling mode.

[@user-bd3tn8zt5m]

Oh my, you have deepest respects my friend, I am a Game Designer too :D I hope one day I can work in AAA games like Gears

[@zanezet]

Cool. So the method I was using before watching this is the same one used for one of my favorite games.

[@Gorongirl]

I poked around a bit, and the latest version allows you to convert from Static into Dynamic (in case anyone got into that situation). Thanks for the video!

[@emi-uc2qx]

this is one of the clearest tutorials ive found yet! im struggling with my uni project so thanks for the help

[@rileylovesee5899]

Such a clear and concise video! Been looking for a while to find a video to explain level blockout and the tools needed. This was spectacular for a beginner like me. Thank you!

[@WorldofLevelDesign]

Thank you Riley. Happy to help.

[@alybaby941]

Thank you so much for this informative video!! I had no idea about Dynamic Mesh! I have had it on Static and meticulously deleting all the ones I wasn’t using. Man, you saved me so much time for future projects. May I ask, where did you get that Modular kit you used for the example? It looks so clean I would love to try it out! You have got yourself a new subscriber. 👍

[@chrispalmer7778]

For me BSP's are still the best way to blockout in UE, I just hope they keep them in the engine

[@thedavistheory7674]

I'd love to see some source 2 tutorials or just tinkering around with it

[@NoMercy0001]

hey bro where can i find these static meshes

[@selimthetensai9381]

How would you recommed to block out the large environments like forests, particularly in rugged landscapes?

[@WorldofLevelDesign]

Use landscape for this. Roughly define the terrain elevation with brushes. Use large cubes or other primitive shapes to define any architecture or structures. You can also use top view and measure distances between these objects by Middle Mouse Click and drag (measuring tool). The units are in cm. 1km = 100,000 cm. As for actual trees, place them anytime whenever you have the structures, landscapes and pathways blocked out and figured out.

[@BlindingSun_]

Make levels in Unreal or do them in Blender then import to unreal?, discuss

[@AhriCRose]

what is the modular pack you used for the final method?

[@WorldofLevelDesign]

Something I was working on but haven't finished. I've had few questions asked about it. Is it something you'd use? And what did you like about them?

[@mana20]

Do you have any recommendations for making levels like Amid Evil? It seems like they come from a quake modding background and not sure if they used Trenchboom or a modeling software like Maya/Blender, but man are the levels smooth and well designed.

[@WorldofLevelDesign]

I looked into it and the maps were made with modular static meshes in UE4. As far as modeling software: probably either Maya or Blender or something similar.

[@CrazyFist89]

Hi, cool showcase of the differente methods! Do you maybe also have tutorials on creating modular LD Assets? I would really be interested in what are common mistakes/and tips&tricks when creating these modular kits, because I've never done that before and I think it is a very important part when you do not have many Level Designer/Artists on your team. I couldn't find one on your channel. At least not what I was looking for. If you don't have one, do you know of any good resources regarding modular asset creation for blockouts? Cheers and thanks!

[@WorldofLevelDesign]

I don't have many at the moment but I will be covering this topic a lot more soon. The current video I have about this is this. Hope this helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3XXnKdohMyln8U

[@srspanksalot4501]

Can you group dynamic meshes and save them as a single static mesh? My meshes are very simple so I basically just take the blockout and then add detail to it until I like it. I thought I saw something about that in a short somewhere

[@WorldofLevelDesign]

Yes you can. I am working on more in-depth tutorial covering some of these options. But for right now, what you'll need to do is Convert or Merge and Convert the Dynamic Meshes to a Static Mesh so then you can export the Static Mesh as FBX out of UE5. You'll find Convert and Merge options in Modeling Mode under XForm.

[@WorldofLevelDesign]

Here is the full tutorial on how to work with dynamic meshes and convert them to Static when needed kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX2rZGlsos9sqtU

[@DINNKA]

What do you think about cube grid tool? Is it bad for blocking out levels?

[@WorldofLevelDesign]

I think it's great. I just haven't covered it yet.

[@XeviousGG]

Hey are you going to do any videos for source 2?

[@thedavistheory7674]

I was about to ask the same

[@BlenderUnreal]

thank you for the tutorial. i think, the workflow of the dynamic mesh is still not that smooth (too many clicks). i wonder, how the professionals block outs scenes in a quick way. i cant imagine, that they are clicking that much to build a scene.

[@Skel150]

Clicking too much? How is that a problem?

[@BlenderUnreal]

@@Skel150 with a regular modeling software you can pull and drag the object as you please fluently (also with shortcuts).