The Science of Advanced Cinematic Lighting in Unreal Engine

This session focuses on advanced lighting techniques used to create photorealistic environments for films and cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine. Participants will explore how professional studios use lighting to establish mood, realism, and visual storytelling. The session covers cinematic lighting workflows, physically based lighting principles, Lumen, HDRI integration, Global Illumination, color grading, atmospheric effects, and rendering optimization to achieve high-quality, production-ready visuals.