How to Control Wind on Quixel Plants in Unreal Engine 5
In this Unreal Engine 5 tutorial, we’re breaking down how wind works on Quixel plants and foliage. You’ll learn how to control the movement through material instances and see where the wind system is actually being driven from inside the material setup.
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Timestamps 🕑
0:00 - Intro & Preview
0:14 - Step 1: Project Setup
0:42 - Step 2: Download a Quixel Plant from Fab
1:30 - Step 3: Add the Asset to Your Project
2:00 - Step 4: Place the Foliage in Your Scene
3:11 - Step 5: Control the Wind Through the Material Instance
5:57 - Step 6: Understanding the Quixel Wind System
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