Rays FX in Unreal Engine 5.1 Niagara Tutorial

Download – https://www.patreon.com/posts/78629646
Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/Ashif
NFT – https://opensea.io/CGHOW
Twitter – https://twitter.com/cghow_
πŸ‘‰πŸ‘‰ If you Liked it – http://bit.ly/2UZmiZ4
Channel Ashif – http://bit.ly/3aYaniw
Support me on – paypal.me/9953280644
Rays FX in Unreal Engine 5.1 Niagara Tutorial | Download Files

#cghow #UE5 #UE4Niagara #gamefx #ue5niagara #ue4vfx #niagara #unrealengineniagara #realtimevfx

●Visit – https://cghow.com/
Unreal Engine Marketplace – https://bit.ly/3aojvAa
Artstation Store – https://www.artstation.com/ashif/store
Gumroad – https://cghow.gumroad.com/

Title: Rays FX in Unreal Engine 5.1 Niagara Tutorial

Description: In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through creating a stunning rays effect in Unreal Engine 5.1 using Niagara. We’ll cover everything from material creation to particle system setup, noise animation, and fine-tuning the visuals to get those perfect rays that you can use in your projects. Let’s get started!


Key Points:

  • Material Creation:
    • Start by selecting a texture and combining the red, green, and blue channels for the effect.
    • Use noise textures and the smooth step node for dissolving, and apply dynamic parameters for the minimum and maximum values to control the dissolve.
  • Particle System Setup:
    • Create a Niagara emitter with a single particle that spawns once and lasts indefinitely.
    • Adjust the particle size and make it camera-facing, using custom alignment based on the Z-axis.
    • Apply the dissolving material to the particles and tweak their fading and size over time.
  • Noise Animation:
    • Animate the dissolve effect by adding a pan to the noise in the material.
    • Use a vector to radial conversion to spread the particles outward from the center, creating a more dynamic effect.
  • Enhancing the Effect:
    • Introduce additional emitters for rays and brightness, adjusting particle color and using curves for smooth fading.
    • Tweak the tiling of the material for spikier effects, depending on your desired result.
  • Rotation and 3D Adjustment:
    • Adjust the particles to rotate freely in 3D by changing from camera-facing to mesh orientation.
    • Add extra emitters to create additional rays, giving your effect a more complex and dynamic look.
  • Customization and Final Tweaks:
    • Add sine wave effects for random motion and use curves to adjust the fading, scale, and color dynamics.
    • Control the spawn rate, velocity, and size to perfect the rays effect for your specific needs.

Trendy Tags: #UnrealEngine #Niagara #RaysFX #VFX #Tutorial #UE51 #GameDev #CGHOW #ParticleSystems #VisualEffects


Additional Notes:

  • Tiling Adjustments:
    • You can adjust the tiling of the texture for finer details or more prominent spikes in the dissolve effect. A tile value of 0.8 works well for a balanced look.
  • Performance Tip:
    • To optimize performance, consider lowering the spawn rate or adjusting the size and velocity of particles, especially for complex scenes.
  • Customization Options:
    • The rays effect can be easily modified by changing particle size, velocity, and color, allowing you to fit it into any scene or effect you’re working on.
Ashif Ali

I am Ashif Ali, Real-Time VFX Artist, I make Unreal Engine Niagara Tutorial on this channel. I've made it my mission to share my knowledge and expertise with the world through my YouTube channel. So why not join me on this exciting adventure? Follow me on my social links, subscribe to my channel, and support my growth as a creator. Together, we can create amazing things and take our skills to new heights. And who knows, you might even get access to some of my exclusive files for free!

Recent Posts

Abyssal Rupture in Unreal Engine 5 Niagara

https://youtu.be/XFv0kxFyy7A Full Video - https://youtu.be/QTFPRWQVW00This is showcase video of a VFX tutorial i has already…

4 hours ago

UEFN VFX Tutorial | Make MUZZLE FLASH (UE6 Ready) πŸ’₯

https://youtu.be/vLZjeXr-wtI Full Tutorial - https://youtu.be/EMkUvMUTe80In this UEFN VFX tutorial, learn how to build an impactful,…

1 day ago

Shield Aura VFX in Unreal Engine 5 Niagara – Game-Ready Tutorial

https://youtu.be/LTwOZBko830 In this video, I showcase a completely revamped, cleaned-up, and optimized Shield Aura VFX…

5 days ago

Magical Aura VFX in Unreal Engine 5 Niagara – Remastered Tutorial

https://youtu.be/qL3cjAclffw In this video, I showcase an updated and optimized Magical Aura Effect created in…

6 days ago

Magical Aura Burst VFX in Unreal Engine 5 Niagara – Blueprint Setup

https://youtu.be/yhjWyNIQXYk In this video, I showcase an upgraded and remastered Magical Aura Burst Effect in…

1 week ago

UEFN VFX Tutorial | How to Create FALLING LEAVES (UE6 Ready) πŸƒ

https://youtu.be/hMT0gl0x80E Tutorial - https://youtu.be/bLbbt8cWQd0In this UEFN VFX tutorial, learn how to create a high-quality, Stylized…

2 weeks ago