This course provides a straightforward introduction to materials, so that you can quickly take advantage of the available power, whether you're using Unreal for game design, CAD, or virtual reality.  Craig Barr covers creating basic materials, modifying materials with the Material Editor, integrating textures, creating realistic physically based rendering (PBR) materials, and the different effects and animations that can be achieved with materials.

Topics include:
* Creating a simple material
* Applying materials to objects
* Editing materials
* Using textures with materials
* Creating PBR materials
* Adding effects such as transparency and animation