Cinematic Cars in UE5
Gentlemen... Start your Unreal Engine!!!
Bring to life your dream car
35
Step-by-step lessons
Covering the full CG/VFX workflow, from modeling to final render.
8
Major Modules
Structured learning path covering fundamentals, workflows, and real-world production tasks.
5+
Hours of Pre-Recorded Videos
Packed with practical demonstrations and real production examples.
10
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Project Files
Devided per modules to easily follow this course step-by-step
Beginner to Intermediate
Perfect for artists who want to build strong fundamentals or refresh their CG knowledge.
Always updating material
Continuous updates based on new techniques and student feedback
Private Discord channel
Join the PXLmentor Discord server for direct feedback, peer reviews, and networking with 1,000+ professionals.
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Software used: Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter, PureRef, Dash, Maya or Blender, Photoshop
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Skill level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Course type: Pre-recorded, self-paced video lessons
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Estimated duration: ~8–10 hours of guided content
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Instructor: Cristian Spagnuolo — VFX & CG Supervisor, Mentor, and Beta-Tester
- Community access: Join the Discord → https://discord.com/invite/Jka3SGdmRq
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Basic understanding of 3D modeling and UVs
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Familiarity with PBR materials and texturing
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Basic knowledge of Unreal Engine navigation and material system
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A computer capable of running Unreal Engine 5
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Installed software: Unreal Engine 5, Substance Painter, PureRef, and a 3D package (Maya or Blender)
(Optional but recommended: Dash plugin for Unreal, HDRI assets, and the Shelby Mustang GT500 model used in the course.)
This course is made for:
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3D artists who want to learn real-time product visualization
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VFX or advertising professionals looking to move from offline renders to real-time pipelines
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Freelancers and students aiming to produce commercial-quality product renders
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Artists interested in motion design and cinematic storytelling with Unreal Engine
Whether you want to build your portfolio, improve your workflow, or explore real-time commercial production, this course gives you the tools and insights to elevate your craft.
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Reducing draw calls, combining textures, performance awareness. -
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Reducing draw calls, combining textures, performance awareness.
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PBR workflow, texture resolution, naming conventions.
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Using SP for realism, wear, and subtle imperfections.
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Key materials in cars: paint, chrome, glass, rubber, leather.
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You’ll start with a 3D model of the legendary Shelby Mustang GT500 “Eleanor”, rebuild and enhance it, texture it in Substance Painter, light it with HDRIs, and render a full Instagram-ready reel directly from Unreal.
Prepare and clean 3D car models for production
Create UVs and texture details in Substance Painter
Import and set up materials in Unreal Engine 5
Use Dash plugin to accelerate your lookdev workflow
Build realistic lighting setups using HDRIs and custom lights
Animate simple camera moves for cinematic shots
Render a final real-time sequence for your portfolio or social media
By the end, you’ll have your own cinematic car showcase rendered in Unreal Engine.
If you’ve ever worked with Unreal Engine or Substance Painter before, you’ll feel right at home — but even beginners will be able to follow along thanks to clear, production-style explanations.
Unreal Engine 5
Substance Painter
PureRef (for reference board creation)
Dash Plugin for Unreal Engine (sponsor of the course)
Maya or Blender (for model prep and UVs)
Photoshop (optional for post work)
The course uses the Shelby GT500 Eleanor as a base, but all the techniques — modeling cleanup, materials, lighting, and animation — can be applied to any vehicle you want to showcase.
However, as a PXLmentor student, you also gain access to the community Discord where you can share progress, get feedback, and connect with other artists.
👉 Join here: https://discord.com/invite/Jka3SGdmRq
You’ll get all project files, assets, and scene setups used in the course, including the PureRef board, Unreal project files, and sample textures.
You’ll learn to animate the car rig and create cinematic camera movements synced to music, mimicking the style of high-end car commercials and Instagram reels.
When you finish all lessons, you’ll get an official PXLmentor Certificate of Completion, proving your understanding of real-time automotive workflows in Unreal Engine 5.
All PXLmentor courses are living projects — they evolve with software updates, new tools, and community feedback.
Future lessons or bonus content may include new lighting techniques, plugins, or camera workflows.
You can reach out directly to Cristian Spagnuolo for questions, feedback, or mentorship opportunities via:
Website: https://www.pxlmentor.com
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/Jka3SGdmRq
Book a call: https://calendly.com/pxlmentor/15-min-chat
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