In this episode of the Unofficial Unreal Engine Podcast, host Alex talks with Tom Wexler of 59 Productions about bringing Stranger Things: The First Shadow to life on stage. They explore how Unreal Engine powered stunning flyovers of Hawkins and enabled rapid iteration for a groundbreaking theatrical experience. Tom shares insights into his journey from live music visuals to cutting-edge VR tools for previsualization and stage design. Learn how the team balanced ambitious real-time tech with rock-solid reliability for a show that feels both cinematic and theatrical. Plus, behind-the-scenes stories from their Royal Shakespeare Company collaboration and why liveness in theater still matters in a digital age.

StrangerThingsOnStage.com

https://59.studio/

https://www.tomwexler.com

#UnrealEngine #VirtualProduction #StrangerThingsTheFirstShadow #UnrealPodcast #TheaterTech #VRDesign #59Productions #StageDesign #Previs #RoyalShakespeareCompany #UE5 #LivePerformance #VolumetricCapture #ImmersiveTheater

Alex takes you on a literal walkthrough of the facilities, useful tips for Unreal Fest 2025 and talks with guest Filip Iliescu about current projects.

Filip Iliescu

https://github.com/Ancient23

https://x.com/firechant

https://www.ayadog.com/

Catch the latest Unreal Engine news with Alex Coulomb!

This episode covers:

🌎 Unreal Fest 2025 – From Orlando to Stockholm and beyond!

🔥 FAB integration updates in Unreal Engine 5.5.

📚 Unreal Engine training resources & classes.

👁️ Unreal Engine VR blink detection improvements.

💡 Tips & insights for Unreal developers.

Subscribe & Follow: [YouTube.com/IBUs]

Unreal Engine Training - www.alexcoulombepresents.com

Matt Workman's 'This Week in Unreal' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWNOQikrjUk&list=PLlzGoJuY2GCqYDDPVnSCNArVeG_d7c7tM

Epic Games at GDC - https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/events/gdc-2025

Unreal Fests - https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/news/unreal-fest-2025-is-coming-to-a-city-near-you

Fab - www.fab.com

Connect on Socials: Alex Garland Presents Hashtags: #UnrealEngine, #UnrealFest, #GameDevelopment, #UE5, #VirtualReality, #UnrealEngineTraining, #FABUpdate, #GameDesign, #UnrealCommunity,

In this episode of the Unofficial Unreal Engine Podcast, host Alex welcomes Sam Anderson, an Unreal Engine expert with a background in architecture and visualization. They discuss Sam’s journey from architecture to working at Epic Games in technical marketing and training, where she helped create visual content and educational materials for Unreal Engine and Twinmotion users. They also explore the differences between the two tools, highlighting Twinmotion’s ease of use for quick visualizations and Unreal Engine’s power for advanced projects. Sam shares insights on her learning approach, emphasizing structured preparation, while Alex describes his hands-on, experimental style.

The conversation covers recent Unreal Engine updates, including Fab’s takeover of the marketplace and workflow improvements between Twinmotion and Unreal Engine. They also discuss Unreal Fest’s shift to Orlando in June 2025, speculating on potential Disney collaborations. Sam reflects on her experiences at various Unreal Fests, comparing their unique atmospheres. The episode provides valuable insights into the Unreal Engine ecosystem, learning strategies, and the importance of networking within the game development and visualization communities.

Follow Sam on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantharanderson/

A Conversation with Sam Anderson, Interactive Archviz Specialist | Creator Spotlight |

https://youtu.be/m-85iLPMufc?si=P5XIDaXAXVWb7qOy

Developing Twinmotion projects further in Unreal Engine | Webinar

https://youtu.be/eI1blbMi_KM?si=jbAKkiV23SHanJSu

Ask Me Anything: Epic Games Tools with Sam Anderson

https://youtu.be/ifcqd3OLjYY?si=xrRUZu-UgTbHjxj3

How to add easy Post Process Effects in Unreal Engine | Twinmotion & Unreal Tutorials

https://youtu.be/_NEao502z7s?si=d66PQ8hPpiJUaPZ_

https://www.studioladder.com/videos

https://dev.epicgames.com/community/learning/courses/MGy/twinmotion-for-art-departments/0yGY/twinmotion-and-epic-ecosystem-overview

#UnrealEngine #Twinmotion #EpicGames #UE5 #GameDev #3DVisualization #Architecture #CGI #TechEducation #UnrealFest #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #MetaHuman #GamedevCommunity #DigitalArt #Simulation #TechTrends #CreativeWorkflow #Training #LearningLab #Gaming #Design #Innovation #3DRendering #RealTimeRendering #VisualizationTools #Networking

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@Alan_GOTSVR​

• Linkedin Djordje- https://www.linkedin.com/in/djordje-djordjic-a0a42994/
• Linkedin Pixels2Pixels - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pixels2pixels/
• Pixels2Pixels website - https://pixels2pixels.com/

• XR Corridor Experience
  • https://youtu.be/L0BxAoHxOMc
  • https://www.linkedin.com/posts/djordje-djordjic-a0a42994_xr-immersion-mcigroup-activity-7265690510155993088-9_uu?utm_source=combined_share_message&utm_medium=member_desktop_web
• Patek Philippe VR Experience - https://youtu.be/-sDQeiDxUsE
• Showreel 2021 - https://youtu.be/RKl9oSOd9PQ
• Microsoft RTOS - https://youtu.be/-werqxrssn4
• VR Fortress 2019 - https://youtu.be/S6YjkKoKkP4 , https://youtu.be/5u3h7DhXpek, https://youtu.be/uTknxMXdffw
• VR Arch Viz - https://youtu.be/3Zzs24Way2k, https://youtu.be/TpIAg79eEnE
• F1 Unreal Video - https://youtu.be/858eoN82dfo
• Natural Unreal Engine Scene - https://youtu.be/9RwVVV4r6IU
• Web 3 Gaming and NFT - https://youtu.be/MI0KrGuTetI

#unrealengine #virtualreality #gamedevelopement #virtualproduction #techart #ue4 #ue5 #lighttwist #blueprints #visionpro #PixelStreaming #EpicGames #Meta #XRDevelopment #AugmentedReality #ARGlasses #ImmersiveTech #TechInnovation #ARHardware #MetaVerse #AR #VR #ContentCreation #RemoteWork @ibrews @Alan_Gotsvr #adobepodcast

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https://www.artstation.com/mahmoudalkawadri

https://www.behance.net/Mahmoud_kw

https://www.chaos.com/vantage

https://www.chaos.com/virtual-production

#unreal engine #virtual reality #game developement #virtual production #tech art #ue4 #ue5 #lighttwist #blueprints #vision pro #Epic Games #Meta #Meta Connect 2024 #XR Development #Augmented Reality #FutureOfXR #ImmersiveTech #MetaVerse #AR #VR #ContentCreation #RemoteWork @ibrews @Alan_Gotsvr #adobepodcast #adobepodcaststudio

In this episode Alex talks with Cory Strassburger about all of their adventures across the country at the different conventions for the last few weeks and previewing upcoming events overseas.

They talk about Cory’s huge scope of experience in the entertainment industry and about his wildly popular YouTube series.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/corystrassburger

Alex recaps Meta Connect, Unreal Fest, SVVR, and Halcy-Con https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q7GIQVh2Nc

Unreal Day: https://unrealday.com/VES

Berlin: https://www.vesglobal.org/event/project-arena-redefining-virtual-production-workflow-berlin/AWE

EU: https://awexr.com/eu-2024

Unreal Engine Training with Alex: https://www.alexcoulombepresents.com/

Part 2 of Apple Vision Pro: https://ko-fi.com/s/ab9d9649f6

Cory's Playlist of Shoutouts:

Senza Peso VR: https://www.meta.com/experiences/pcvr/senza-peso/1184398028297648

Senza Peso Short Film https://vimeo.com/97252663

Xanadu: https://www.youtube.com/xanadublu

@xanaduBlu

crazy UE 12k pathtracer content using home vicon system: https://x.com/xenrax1/status/1843454027759313156

UE mad scientist making some wacky lofi UE content https://vimeo.com/1016509863/e284d4227d?share=copy&fbclid=IwY2xjawFuUh5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHRm6r7qNIbNVA2X4H21hjccZUNsiixCS-J5XsE8dcrL7IAEPeN7tuOmx6w_aem_uUQgYa82J6J0xRCsCyuCjg

insane amounts of awesome content for digital spy ninjas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vifTeNgDEF4

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#unreal engine #virtual reality #game development #virtual production #tech art #ue4 #ue5 #lighttwist #star wars #Pixel Streaming #Epic Games #Meta # Meta Connect 2024 #XR Development #Augmented #Meta Orion #AR Glasses #FutureOfXR #ImmersiveTech #UnrealForXR #ARHardware #AR #VR #RemoteWork @ibrews @Alan_Gotsvr #adobepodcast, #adobepodcaststudio, #adobepodcastenhance

In this episode, Alex chats with Matt Workman about his career journey, virtual production, and their time at Unreal Fest Seattle. Matt dives into his passion for cinematography and app development. They ruminate on using Unreal Engine for Mac, the potential of Apple’s Vision Pro for filmmaking, discuss remote work challenges and benefits while raising families, and share insights on tech and the future of the film and game/app industries. Also, Matt loves World of Warcraft. They also dive into the evolution of game development tools like Unreal Engine and Unity, the impact of changes in licensing models, and their hopes for a more flexible and immersive future. Matt discusses his YouTube strategy, his approach to creating engaging content, and how he has expanded his channels. They emphasize the importance of staying current in a rapidly evolving tech landscape and share their thoughts on making the most of new opportunities.

Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattworkman/

Alex recaps Meta Connect, Unreal Fest, SVVR, and Halcy-Con : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q7GIQVh2Nc

Unreal Day: https://unrealday.com/

VES Berlin: https://www.vesglobal.org/event/project-arena-redefining-virtual-production-workflow-berlin/

AWE EU: https://awexr.com/eu-2024

Unreal Engine Training with Alex: https://www.alexcoulombepresents.com/

Part 2 of Apple Vision Pro: https://ko-fi.com/s/ab9d9649f6

@ibrews @Mystic360VR @UnOffUnrealPod

#UnrealEngine #AppleVisionPro #VirtualProduction #Filmmaking #GameDevelopment #VR #AR #TechConferences #MetaConnect #ContentCreation #RemoteWork

Alex Coulombe sits down with special guest straight from Poland, Bartosz Barlowski, as they both arrive in Seattle for the first time and dive deep into the world of Unreal Engine and its impact on virtual production and XR. They also discuss Alex’s recent experience with the Meta Orion AR glasses at Meta Connect 2024, exploring how this cutting-edge technology is redefining what's possible in the AR space. Join us for an engaging conversation to kick off Unreal Fest Seattle 2024!

#MetaOrion, #MetaConnect2024, #UnrealEngine, #BartoszBarlowski, #XRDevelopment, #AugmentedReality, #MetaOrionAR, #ARGlasses, #FutureOfXR, #ImmersiveTech, #UnrealForXR, #TechInnovation, #ARHardware, #MetaVerse, #VirtualReality, @ibrews,

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