Tips for Sky Atmosphere & Fog - Unreal Engine 5 (& UE4)

VERY IMPORTANT: You may need to go in the project settings and search for "Support Sky Atmosphere Effecting Height Fog", and make sure that box is checked.

Hey everyone! In this tutorial we'll be looking at a few settings we can use in the Sky Atmosphere to totally change the look of a scene. We then take a look at how to correctly use the Exponential Heightfog in conjunction with the Sky Atmosphere.
This Applies to both UE4 and UE5.

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Link to Environment Light Mixer Tutorial:

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Setup
02:05 - Sky Atmos Settings
03:42 - Correct Exponential Heightfog Settings

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[WilliamFaucher]

VERY IMPORTANT: You may need to go in the project settings and search for "Support Sky Atmosphere Effecting Height Fog", and make sure that box is checked.

[vidmaster]

Thanks. The two changes to the ExponentialHeightFog made all the difference in my project.

[genkidama]

1:30 - 1:57 wow, unbelievable how much unreal engine improved over the years. i remember back in school in 2005 we used to joke that future games would look like cinematics, now we have games looking like movies. just with the sun light this flat empty desert scene turns to reality.

[楊子慕]

I will remember to come back to this and press that super thank you button (Not sure what it is in English but it's the one that pays money), super helpful and concise, one of the best sky tut I've ever seen. Thank you so much

[liverenders]

It was really that simple, all I needed to hear was that it's an additive process. That makes so much more sense as to why I couldn't get fog working right! Thank you

[Maxparata]

You are the only guy on earth that uses the Exponential height fog like that XD! Congrats for finding that out, it looks so nice!

[krisholdeman]

I have been looking for someone who is easy to follow and fast on tutorials for unreal engine. I have been wanting to develop some kind of game since I was a kid and you defiantly are a huge help. Thank you for you videos and your time and effort helping out everyone.

[ayushsevak]

I've been in photoshop for 3 years, then blender for only 5 months. You have no idea how much you're helping me create art in unreal. Love from India man.

[bcgames]

Every time I have a question on lighting, you already covered it.. I am working on something pretty cool and you're help has been amazing!

[the.inconsistent.artist]

HOLY CRAP!! This one video solved so many issues I faced regarding atmospheric lighting that made me depressed about not getting it right!!! INSTANT SUBSCRIBE!!! Love you man!!

[MRDDev]

I am guilty of doing the exponential fog wrong, thanks for that tip

[gameswownow]

short and so very on point. MORE PLEASE!

[IbrahimYounes]

I dont watch unreal engine tips and tricks and stuff unless William Faucher recorded it.
I love the straight to the point style! this dude can summery a 2 hours session in 2 min,

the videos for grown ups, I barley have enough time to watch anything, and this guy make it worth it to leave a comment!

[AICineVerseStudios]

Man, you always come up with solid information and tips!!! it's just a lot to learn from your videos, always!!! thanks a million

[ElliottD]

Amazing how one or two little sliders can change EVERYTHING!! Thank you! I am working on a Korrban scene and this tip is making all of the difference in the world!!!

[robertprescott]

Thanks so much. I did not even know about the Light Mixer. I need to learn so much about Unreal!!!! Especially in lighting. I will watch your light mixer tutorial for sure. Thanks again.

[carlosd]

I always get something interesting from your videos. Thank you!

[swapnilmohite]

As always short and on point
Thank you William!

[brucest]

Love your videos as always, William. I really enjoy playing with the SkyAtmosphere because its effects really affect the mood of the environment as you showed.

One very important thing that everyone should note is when using exponential height fog, make sure it sits on the landscape or mesh that is acting as the ground for your scene. The height settings will not work properly if you place the actor too high (very foggy) or too low (too little fog). Its good to keep this in mind when adjusting terrain location or you'll wonder why its too foggy or not working.

Keep up the great work William.

[mcomperda]

Thank you for the critical tip on the height fog! Game changer :D