I am currently learning how to use Unreal Engine 5 for synthetic image generation and decided to document any helpful resources I find along the way. The knowledge for synthetic image generation in Unreal Engine seems to be very scarce, so I decided to help solve that problem. All the best in your learning journey!
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Why you need Quixel add-on for synthetic image generation in Unreal Engine during Installation
Why?
You would get a lof textures, objects for free.
This would help you create more realistic scenes and move a whole lot faster.
Link:https://youtu.be/wd_sdFaYdIk?si=i66rAc-k2Q9AkNgF
What is possible with Unreal Engine 5 when it comes to Synthetic Image Generation
Why?
This is just to open your mind possibilites you proabably didn't even think of, and honeslty to just get you excited.
Link: https://youtu.be/t5dgMfF8xSE?si=bIrgLcda3XEFFAgM
Beginner-friendly game development tutorial
Why?
There are far more tutorials out there on game development in Unreal Engine than Synthetic Image Generation.
I figured if I want to get familiar with the interface and some of the tools I would use it's better to build along with a game tutorial first.
Link: https://youtu.be/1XjgLKrb4_M?si=J2rKbjkeSUOfpabT
Create 2D bounding boxes in Unreal Engine 5 for Synthetic Image Generation
Why?
You need 2D Bounding Boxes for all objects, people and other enviromental elements you generate.
Create a Segmentation Mask in Unreal Engine
Create Segmentation Mask in Unreal Engine/Create binary segmentation images based
Unreal Python API for Synthetic Image Generation
Why?
Python offers some capablities you might need on your journey.
My focus is to use more Blueprint Visual Scripting but it's good to know this a bit
Creating Digital Twins in Unreal Engine
Why?
Just helping you see the possiblites and getting you excited.
Link:https://youtu.be/Hrv-T-sWL7w?si=N3SgaSqWzekzRvEu
Share your Blueprints and Learn from others
Why?
Taking screenshots of your blueprints can be a challenge sometimes when the setup is too long.
This free tool helps you solve that problem and also learn how others setup their blueprints.
Link to Demo video :https://youtu.be/DH6cR9b3m04?si=Kxcc2i0E-TR86Lc-
Link to tool: www.blueprintue.com
Fix Unreal Engine Blueprint Editor Lagging:
Why?
By default Unreal Engine places it's settings to the highest and this can slow down the software.
Make sure to restart your sotware when you are done.
Link: https://www.reddit.com/r/unrealengine/comments/11uf2q2/ue5_blueprint_editor_lag_fixed/
Fix Unreal Engine Lagging
Why?
Slow softwares are unpleasant to work with.
Fix Lighting Needs to Be Rebuilt in Unreal Engine
Why?
Calculating light in Unreal Engine can be tasking so sometimes it doesn't load properly, I get this all the time in Unreal Einge 4.27 but not 5.2.
This is here just in case it pops in any 5+ versions .
Link:https://youtu.be/blwjnwvLgq8?si=9TD6H4LFE7bvCYPO
Speed up your frame rate in Unreal Engine
Why?
Faster FrameS Rate Per Seconds gives for a better working experienc.
Link:https://youtu.be/z_gPaqa_63Q?si=SRFZORqcTkK6Edtx
Fix Unreal Engine FrameS Per Seconds (FPS) stuck at 60 FPS
Link:https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/stuck-at-60-fps-with-smooth-rate-disabled/398803/6?u=inkman_eli
Tip:
If you can't find the Nvidia Experience Settings don't worry, just complete the second half of the solution in Unreal Engine, restart the software and it should work.
Fix Mouse not showing in Unreal Engine Viewport when using OBS
You might want to record your screen whilst using Unreal Engine and realize the mouse disappers when it's in the viewport area.
Link:https://youtu.be/qz2sMYPAQDU?si=vlOFTvPcueyL6Epw