80 Level Weekly Highlights #6

Our talented community continues to amaze us with captivating environments. This week, we're thrilled to highlight six exceptional artists we believe deserve special recognition.

Archviz Demo

Created by Graeme Van Rensburg.

Archviz Demo Reel showcases virtual experiences created over the past years using Unreal Engine. This includes architectural visualization walkthroughs, a virtual meditation center, immersive virtual commercial shops, and a virtual art gallery experience. Additionally, custom virtual spaces have been developed in collaboration with clients, tailoring unique environments to meet their specific needs. The demo reel can be viewed here

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90s Personal Computer

Created by Ben Marriner.

90s Personal Computer project aimed to model a tech system inspired by the late 90s. The computer system is based on the IBM Personal Computer 330-450DX2 and includes a PC tower, CRT monitor, keyboard, and mouse, all modeled after various IBM models from the same era. The CRT monitor features a custom material that displays authentic-looking CRT images, resulting in a slightly pixelated image on the screen when viewed up close. This effect can be seen in action on the project’s ArtStation post.

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Canopy Walkway

Created by Milena Meyer.

Canopy Walkway project explores Unreal Engine’s new PCG system, integrating it with procedural tools created in Houdini. Using LIDAR data from a campsite in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, a realistic landscape was crafted to serve as the foundation for Unreal's PCG system, which quickly populated the scene with trees and ground cover. The walkways were designed using a spline blueprint to instance railings, while a PCG system was applied to distribute lights along the path. For the raised platforms, a Houdini procedural tool was developed to generate a variety of shapes and styles, enhancing visual diversity. This project showcases the potential of Unreal Engine’s new features and advances procedural design techniques.

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Lonely Planet

Created by Santiago P.G..

Lonely Planet is a beautiful environment created in Unreal Engine 5. This desert-like, rocky landscape features a ground tinted in shades of blue, partially covered with water that forms intricate patterns, along with solitary trees, adding a sense of mystery and isolation.

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Taranaki

Created by Leo Li.

Taranaki is an inspiring 1:1 replica of New Zealand's iconic Mt Taranaki, blending the precision of real-world geospatial data with the advanced real-time rendering capabilities of Unreal Engine 5. This fully interactive and immersive experience invites users to explore every aspect of the mountain, from its peaks to the surrounding landscapes. The environment dynamically responds to changes in lighting, time of day, season, and weather, offering a constantly evolving experience.

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Hospice

Created by Henry Nunez.

Hospice is an environment project completed in 10 weeks for Jon Arellano's Environments for Games class at Gnomon. During that time, Henry learned optimized, effective, and quick techniques, including RGB masking, tileable textures, trim sheets, and decals to bring this experience to life. It was a great way to practice modeling and UV mapping skills for multiple props in a short amount of time. As a long-time horror fan, the creator immersed himself in the process and was able to deliver his passion for the genre into the project.

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80 Level Weekly Highlights #6

Archviz Demo

90s Personal Computer

Canopy Walkway

Lonely Planet

Taranaki

Hospice

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