A Step-by-Step Course to Make Your Own Movies with Unreal Engine 5
MEET YOUR
NEW INSTRUCTOR
Hey VFX Artists + Filmmakers! I'm Josh Toonen
You might not recognize me… but you’ve probably seen my work! Because for the last 10 years, I’ve been working as a VFX Artist and Supervisor on Hollywood movies like Star Wars IX, Dungeons & Dragons,
and Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse
I’ll teach you exactly what it takes to achieve Hollywood-level VFX in Unreal Engine because I’ve done it myself.
“Now I can work faster and be focused as both a director and 3D artist!”
Filipe Fenner
★★★★★
Director
“Brother, I love your course. This has brought soo much value into my UE knowledge. Your teaching method is ACE. BIG THANK YOU.”
Salar Salahi
★★★★★
“This is packed with amazing training. Every day I'm learning more and more!”
Brian Sibley
★★★★★
“I recommend this course as it covers in detail all aspects of the process to make your own short film at a great quality. Now I feel I have much more in depth of understanding about all aspects of the process.”
Gary Cleaver
★★★★★
“Lots of in depth things you can't learn on Youtube. His lessons are deep dives while still being easy to follow. He moves along quickly you may have to pause but its much preferred to having someone go on and on. I also like the length of the lessons. Which are fun and rewarding.”
Mike Mayeux
★★★★★
“I would recommend this course to anyone who is a VFX artist or filmmaker that wants to learn about 3-5 years of knowledge into your brain in only about 2-3 weeks. Worth every penny!!! After taking this course I have increased my cinematic sequence skills tremendously. Literally every part of my previous workflow has been updated and have learned a TON of new skills I would have never dove into on my own.”
Oh Hey Void!
★★★★★
“Awesome! Thanks for sharing Josh. Your course helped me jump in head first and not drown”
Dieter Wagner
★★★★★
“As a complete beginner coming into Josh's program, my mind has been expanded! You can easily get up and running within 3 weeks”
Lewis Cha
★★★★★
“This course really does make your VFX look ten times better. I absolutely love the course it shows a person how to create VFX or CGI reels using Unreal Engine. I can now create VFX and cinematics using Unreal Engine.”
Ryan Wein
★★★★★
“Fundamentals has really helped me get past the youtube video rabbit hole. Instead of spending hours looking for what I want, I was able to get up to speed quickly and start producing content. The Discord server has also been a great resource too! You can tell the staff is doing this with passion and to truly help others move forward with learning Unreal for VFX.”
Peter Robie
★★★★★
Course Outline
Go From Beginner to Unreal Filmmaker
Learn professional techniques from a Hollywood Expert
Real-world projects
We teach with experience, you'll learn from real-world production case studies and project files
Land Your Dream Job
Develop the high-paying skills real VFX studios are looking for
All-in-one course
This is an all-in-one course that will help you master Unreal filmmaking once and for all.
Lifetime Updates
When Unreal has an update, so do we. Get lifetime updates and learn what's working today
Save Time + Money
Avoid boring, expensive, and outdated traditional classes
Why Unreal Filmmaking?
Frequently Asked Questions
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“Can't I just learn this from YouTube tutorials?”
"What Computer Do I Need for Unreal Engine 5?"
“What if I have questions during the course?”
“I've never used 3D before, is this course for me?”
"What skill level do I need for Unreal Filmmaking?"
“I've tried learning this stuff before and it didn't work, why would this be any different?
“I learned loads of tips and tricks that made me work faster in Unreal now!”
Hussin Khan
★★★★★
Unreal Educator @ EFXCO
“I have learned how to use UE5 to make VFX and be able to apply the workflow in motion graphics. I would apply what I have learned to develop my portfolio, and hopefully I can work in virtual production.”
Raymond Ou
★★★★★
“I recommend this course as it covers in detail all aspects of the process to make your own short film at a great quality. Now I feel I have much more in depth of understanding about all aspects of the process.”
Gary Cleaver
★★★★★
“This course filled gaps in my knowledge. I really like the pace of it, very encouraging! It's clear, and to-the-point (there's no waffle!) You provide lots of really helpful hints and tips throughout.”
Jamie Lancaster
★★★★★
Animation Director
“I would like to give a shout out to Josh Toonen for creating this amazing Unreal Engine course for filmmakers. Although there are some good tutorials online, they are all very disconnected from each other and don't provide the right tools to really learn the process. This Unreal course walks step by step through the process and doesn't waste any time doing so. I only wish I had discovered it earlier. This is truly the only course I have ever purchased, and boy, did I find it worth every single penny!”
Eduardo Anton
★★★★★
Production VFX Supervisor
“As a film producer I wanted to learn VFX. You've given me a lot more than I thought I would get with this course, knowledge and understanding of the particles and the Niagara system. it's a must have course for any filmmaker to learn these essential techniques for both film and game developing.”
James Henry
★★★★★
Producer
“Outstanding step by step instructions along with great explanations. The possibilities are endless!”
Richard White
★★★★★
“This course is invaluable. If someone were to take one lesson from this course, it would open a world of inspiration, creativity, and know how. I definitely recommend this course if you are looking to materialize your creative imagination.”
Hilbert Lyman
★★★★
“I'm just halfway through and it's a huge difference. Very good intro to Unreal Engine for Film!”
Guillaume Lebourg
★★★★★
Compositing Supervisor
“I learned a lot on this course. I have never worked with blueprints and niagara before. Also learned a few new tools for creating environments. Here I made 2 cool environments that I can show someone. This is a course that provides excellent basic knowledge. Everything is very clear and concise.”
Nikki Levytskyy
★★★★★
Ben Rytz
“I wish I had known about this half a year ago when I began looking into Unreal. I tried a few courses on the subject, and yours is excelling by far. I can tell you put your heart and soul into this. I tried the search tool several times and found the answer in a record time.”
David Hoch
★★★★★
“I learned a lot on this course. I have never worked with blueprints and niagara before. Also learned a few new tools for creating environments. Here I made 2 cool environments that I can show someone.”
Nikki Levytskyy
★★★★★
“As a video editor, I've always had a dream of making animated films, and Unreal Engine seemed like the perfect avenue to bring my visions to life. However, every attempt to navigate the program left me feeling confused and overwhelmed. That all changed when I discovered Josh's course. Initially I was hesitant about the price, but I can now confidently say it was worth every dollar spent. Thanks to this course, I've gained the ability to transform ideas and stories into actual renders within Unreal Engine. Josh doesn't just teach you the technical side of unreal, but goes into the process and reasoning behind the decisions. While my journey in mastering this craft is far from over, I'm immensely grateful to Josh for providing me with a solid foundation to build upon.”
Kristen Westphal
★★★★★
Video Editor
“I found a lot of bits and pieces on YouTube and other places to learn Unreal, but this is the whole deal in one place. It's exactly what I needed to learn how to do cinematics for my video projects.”
Derek Grimm
★★★★★
Producer
“It's a really comprehensive course, everything I need is in there, and moreover it's very easily searchable and the video tutorials are well detailed and easy to follow!”
Edward Johnston
★★★★★
“I thought I knew enough about UE5, but I quickly found out how much I didn't know. Because of how vast this software is, it is easy to get overwhelmed, but this course breaks it down into bite size chunks that allow you to understand how to use this software for the purpose of creating films and using VFX. Look, if you want to use UE5 for film-making and visual effects, why not learn from someone who lives this life and actually uses it for films. Just makes sense to me.”
John Martin
★★★★
“I was complete beginner in Unreal. Now I feel like, I know everything, what I need, to start my own projects. This course is really nice package for filmmaking in Unreal. No need to go anywhere else. Everything on same spot.”
Jakub Valica
★★★★
“Great content and great course! The instructor is very thorough. What convinced me was the fact the course also focus on compositing in Nuke, and how to optimize our work for both softwares.”
Sebastien Baccala
★★★★★
“Excellent course, went from 0 knowledge in UE to being able to build and render complex environments, animated scenes and even basic skills in game dev. Totally recommend it to anyone who wants to fast track their learning of UE5. Thanks Josh!”
Phil Comfy
★★★★★
“I'd recommend this course because of the thorough explanation of Unreal Engine and how to apply it to cinematic storytelling. Really loved the plane - dogfight segment and the making of the materials with depth using the remesh tool and the use of characters in such a practical quick way.”
Airto Jackson
★★★★
“The course is well organized from start to finish.”
SeongChan Hong
★★★★★
“This is a fantastic course, and carefully walks you through the process of integrating UE into VFX. I've been a Lightwave and Cinema 4D guy, and always meant to get around to Unreal--but this course has opened up that door. I've shied away from UE for visual effects because it's always looked video-gamey. But through this course, showing how to use Nuke to clean up the quality? Game-changer! Perfect for artists coming from other 3D packages.”
Ron Honn
★★★★★
“This course is a wealth of information. An invaluable resource to anyone wanting to learn VFX or filmmaking in general. At times the breakneck learning pace can feel overwhelming, but it's remedied by the sense that you're learning from one of the best. I am able to build better environments, create particle effects, apply animation to characters and vehicles and my camera workflow is now vastly improved.”
Rowan Coleman
★★★★
“I think this was an amazing class. It had great content that was presented very well. And, It was fun. I'm glad I took the class and I would recommend the class to anyone that was considering it. I am better at modeling, animation, creating action shots, and niagra, the list goes on. My average render times went from hours to minutes, with minimal quality loss. I learned so much in this class that its hard to name the biggest take away. Thanks Josh for creating the class I was looking for.”
Jerry Carder
★★★★★
“I've been doing visual effects professionally for nearly 30 years, and Josh really knows what he's talking about. I am not as far into the program as I wanted to be -- mainly because I'm not being disciplined enough to put in the 30 minutes per day. That said -- I can get around Unreal pretty well -- and move between Maya, Max, and Nuke - along with using the Unreal Reader node in Nuke. But its the little tips and tricks that Josh shares that make this program worth it. I think Josh's combo knowledge of both VFX and Unreal is critical and I would recommend it just for that. But Josh has learned what makes shots look good. He has learned how "TO SEE" -- and that makes my recommendation even more solid.”
Todd Perry
★★★★★
Teaspoon VFX
“One of the best unreal training! This improved my skills a lot.”
Andreas Chelmis
★★★★★
“This is the only and best course to learn about film making in Unreal. Before Josh training, I knew a lot of Unreal basics learned on youtube. Now I have workflows and understand much better how to use them for film making. I did blueprints for the first time and now understand why to use them (or not) for my film creation. Also, in every aspect I believed I knew, I learned new things because Josh's explanations are telling you why we are doing that. Character retargeting for instance was a nightmare for me before.....now I m fine. All the tips shown are great to become more efficient. Josh' s energy and the discord team also boost my motivation which sometimes gets down when you are stucked on some roadblock. Thanks again for that!! ”
Christophe Girard
★★★★★
“A very easy and well thought out course with great narration and great value for money. I started just knowing the basics of unreal and was unable to move forward, apart from trawling youtube all day look for what I needed. I found the course over on Youtube and havn't really looked back. Now with 50% of fundamentals under my belt I feel more confident using unreal and unlocking it's true power to achieve my goals and the realism I look for in my work. Awesome course with regular updates and support.”
Richard Gayford
★★★★★
“Fantastic lessons in a digestible format. As a hobbyist Blender artist, the new way of thinking and lighting-fast iteration processes imparted in this course were truly worth the cost! I'll definitely be using a blender-unreal workflow from now on! A lot of the art fundamentals and cinematography tips and lessons were absolutely fantastic.”
Matthew Ward
★★★★★
“Before this course I was able to do basic scenes, copying from YouTube tutorials. But I didn’t know why I was doing the different steps or how to apply them to my own projects. With this course it teaches me the why as well as how and gives me the knowledge to apply them in my own projects. Totally worth the price. Comprehensive and presented in a great manner.”
Joseph Hicks
★★★★
“The program is DEEP and powerful. The speed and iteration of the workflow. Since it is realtime rendering Josh encouraged us to experiment and try things.”
Mark Grochowski
★★★★★
“Really brings you through the whole A to Z process, and it leaves no guessing!! Very good!! I was at the scratch basics of Unreal Engine starting this corse, I wanted to work with it, I knew it was a great program but always found myself avoiding it and feeling that it was far too overwhelming. But now I’m able to understand the process and build my own worlds! It’s great! Amazing corse!!”
Matthias Johnson
★★★★★
“I didn't know so much at the beginning of the course. There is still a lot to learn, but when I check my old renders, it feels like my skills have improved. Also, I have a better understanding of levels, sequence, materials, a little bit of lighting, and animations. The course covers most of the important stuff for a beginner who wants to use the engine for VFX, videos, movies, cinematics, etc.”
Burak Erten
★★★★★
“This course was the best one that I have ever taken to learn any software. I have recommended it to all the friends who are also learning Unreal Engine. I wasn't good at Unreal at all. I knew it was an amazing software with tons of incredible features, but I didn't know how to use any of it, I didn't know how to use decals or the tri-planar mapping. When I got the course it all the pieces fell into place. You are an amazing teacher and I now have a job as a lead Unreal Engine artist at a startup animation company. You take a really nice approach to learning the engine which helped me learn it far faster than it took me to learn Blender (knowing one 3d software does help a little but not as much as the course did) all I can say is, thanks!”
Levi Eppley
★★★★★
“This course has been an incredible learning experience. Before starting my Final University Assignment, I needed to use Unreal Engine 5, which I had never worked with before. With just three months to master it, I was panicking. However, this course provided me with the knowledge and confidence I needed to succeed. By the time I completed my Final Major Project, I had not only learned Unreal Engine 5 but also produced a short film that earned me a strong grade and a good reel. This experience has inspired me and my friends to establish our own VFX company, and I’m now working on more short films, pushing my creative boundaries further.”
Uzayr Iqbal
★★★★★
“Well explained, very practical. My biggest takeaway is I understand better the sequencer and export to movie quality.”
Valics Lehel
★★★★★
“I knew the basics in the beginning, but now I can actually turn a scene in my head into reality. I recommend because a lot of the tutorials online are geared towards game dev & his courses are geared towards digital filmmaking.”
Leonardo Navarro
★★★★★
“Clear and down to earth! I'm more focused on what I want to get out of UE5 and not distracted by the complexity of the program.”
Tomer Chazan
★★★★★
“The course is clear, fast, direct, building carefully on the logic of the game engine itself. At the beginning I was a competent coder and 3D sculptor with a vision: by mid way into the course I am already exponentially better than I was in Unreal Engine, and producing professional grade visual material. The release schedule for my game has been accelerated by months.”
Ty Bess
★★★★★
“Absolutely recommend for anyone novice or veteran that wants to sharpen his/her tools or gain a different perspective. I've been using Unreal Engine since it was called UDK back in the day. This course has been very informative even for someone like myself. The Discord community is great and the instructor Josh Toonen actually answers questions. The cinematic vibes created by simply using cloud cards was a huge light bulb moment for me personally. Also, using the modeling tools to create high resolution "looking" meshes for environmental assets was a nice touch!”
Roy Hatcher
★★★★★
“Learned a great deal on all aspects of video production in UE5. My biggest takeaways are understanding lighting, rendering, camera shots. Recommended!”
Kay Patru
★★★★★
“Camera system knowledge is great! It's full of knowledge and expert tips. I have learnt a lot from the author.”
Quan Ngyuen
★★★★★
“I knew nothing before this course. Now I can create my own movie independently. This course definitely game changer in my life. Thanks to Josh Toonen and Team. Keep it up your great work!”
Manigandan Anbu
★★★★★
“Get this course! It got me from zero to making some really cool animations in a very short amount of time (especially considering how dense UE5 is)!”
Dean Friend
★★★★★
“Now I feel like I can make pretty much anything!”
Mark Tom
★★★★★
Mark Tom Photography
“At the beginning of this course I had intermediate knowledge of Unreal Engine, particularly Unreal Engine 4 and it's capabilities. Upon completing the course I now know the true potential of Unreal Engine 5, how to utilize the engine to its full potential, and how to create professional cinematic scenes and environments. The course also gave me the confidence to be creative and explore more with the Niagara system, mastering textures, materials, and lighting. Any person out there who is a creative or wishes to be able to tell their own stories should take this course and learn Unreal in general, as it will allow them to exemplify, convey, and create outstanding art.”
Cait Salmon
★★★★★
“It makes you improve on you're skills and projects giving you a little boost or that last piece of knowledge you been looking for. I think since I started the course getting into blueprints was somewhat difficult but now with the lessons and knowledge from this course is becomes clear to understand them”
Carlos Paris
★★★★★
“In the beginning I was just an observer of what people were doing in UE and now I am completely sure that I can create works of art too. Animating and rigging characters, various tricks with the camera in the sequencer, and definitely render settings. Josh explains the otherwise complex and somewhat technical things in UE in a very simple way, so that anyone can understand and start making their dreams come true”
Nenad Spasic
★★★★★