How to Create a Basic Project in Unreal Engine 5 with Blueprints

Learn how to set up a basic project in Unreal Engine 5 for interactive Motion Graphics with Blueprints.

Don’t miss this course released by Entagma on managing Blueprints in Unreal Engine 5. In this tutorial, you will be guided step-by-step through the creation of the ideal workspace to start creating creative and interactive projects.

The study of Blueprints is indeed a highly requested topic by the community. This tutorial is dedicated to all artists who want to approach Blueprints from a visual and creative perspective.

Follow the first tutorial episode below and download the Project File here

👉 If you like the content and want access to the second episode, you will find Chapter 2 on Patreon by clicking the link.

Step 1: Create a New Basic Project in Unreal Engine 5

1. Open Epic Games Launcher and select the latest version of UE5.
2. Click on Launch to start the editor.
3. In the initial screen, select:
   • Category: Games
   • Template: Blank
   • Blueprint instead of C++
   • Target platform: Desktop
   • Quality preset: Maximum
   • Deselect Starter Content
   • (Optional) Skip Ray Tracing if not visible
4. Give the project a name, such as mograph_base (no spaces).
5. Choose a directory and click Create.

Step 2: Organize the Folder Structure

In the Content Drawer, create the following folders:

• BP (Blueprints)
• geo (Geometry)
• map (Levels)
• mat (Materials)

Right-click to create new folders or press Ctrl+Shift+N.

Step 3: Create a New Basic Level

1. Go to the map folder.
2. Right-click > New Level.
3. Name it map_base.
4. Double-click to open it.
5. If prompted, save changes.

Step 4: Add Ambient Lighting

1. Go to Window > Environment Light Mixer.
2. Click the following elements:
   • Create Sky Light
   • Create Directional Light
   • Create Sky Atmosphere
   • Create Height Fog
   • (Avoid Volumetric Clouds)

Step 5: Add Basic Objects to the Scene

1. From Add > Shapes, insert a Plane.
   • Reset the position to (0, 0, 0)
   • Scale the object (e.g., 10x)
2. Add more Sphere.
   • Alt + Drag to duplicate
   • Manually position at the center

Step 6: Set Up a Camera

1. From Add > Cinematics, insert a Cine Camera Actor.
2. Set the position:
   • Location: ...