Understanding Unreal Engine terminology
Unreal Engine is a game engine and has been since the beginning. Only recently, filmmakers started using Unreal Engine to create virtual films, and as such, there is certain terminology that differs between the two. Let us have a closer look:
Figure 4.1: Film versus Unreal Engine terminology
A typical feature film is made by shooting takes. The best takes are then chosen as the final shots, which are grouped into scenes. The scenes then become part of a sequence and sequences become the complete film. In Unreal Engine, we will be using a feature called Level Sequencer to achieve this.
In our short film, we will be creating a master sequence (the complete film), which will consist of several scenes, which will in turn be made up of several shots and takes. It is important for us to plan this right at the beginning, so we have clear direction and clarity for production.
Figure 4.2: A typical...
