Luma Labs Genie to Unreal Engine 5 Tutorial

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10 Jan 202405:00

TLDRIn this tutorial video, Jay from JS Films showcases the capabilities of Luma Labs AI Genie, a text-to-3D model generator that has recently been officially released. He demonstrates how to use the tool by generating 3D models for an Unreal Engine 5 project, specifically for a Fortnite-style escape room. Jay successfully creates a cheesecake, strawberry cake, and a muffin, and then moves on to generating an Italian dessert, Tiramisu, and praline ice cream. He discusses the ease of use, the quality of the generated models, and the potential for future advancements in the technology. The tutorial concludes with a brief demonstration of importing the generated models into Unreal Engine 5, noting the high-resolution textures suitable for the game engine.

Takeaways

  • 🚀 Luma Labs AI Genie has officially been released and is accessible via their website for generating 3D models from text descriptions.
  • 📝 The process is described as 'text to 3D model', which the speaker considers to be the best one they have ever used.
  • 🍰 The AI Genie is being used to generate assets for an Unreal Engine project that resembles a Fortnite level, specifically desserts for an escape room.
  • 🍰 Examples of generated items include cheesecake, strawberry cake, a muffin, and an 'Italian Tia missu', showcasing the versatility of the tool.
  • 🔍 The AI quickly generates several options for each text input, from which the user can select their preferred model.
  • ⏱ The generation process is described as being almost instantaneous, with interactive 3D models created on-the-fly.
  • 📂 The generated models can be downloaded in various quality levels, with options for low, medium, and high resolution textures.
  • 📁 The downloaded files may require renaming due to non-descriptive naming conventions to avoid overwriting in the project directory.
  • 🔄 There's a mention of a potential issue with file overwriting if the downloaded files are not renamed properly before extraction.
  • 💾 The speaker demonstrates importing the generated models into Unreal Engine with a simple drag-and-drop method.
  • 🎨 The models come with various texture maps, including color and normal maps, which are suitable for use in Fortnite.
  • ⏳ The speaker expresses excitement about the current capabilities of Luma Labs AI Genie and anticipates significant advancements in the future.

Q & A

  • What is Luma Labs AI Genie?

    -Luma Labs AI Genie is a text-to-3D model generation tool that allows users to create 3D models by simply typing in a description of the object they want to generate.

  • How has Luma Labs AI Genie evolved since its beta version?

    -Since its beta version, Luma Labs AI Genie has been officially released and is now accessible through their website, allowing users to generate 3D models without the need for Discord.

  • What is the purpose of using Luma Labs AI Genie in the context of the video?

    -In the video, the purpose of using Luma Labs AI Genie is to generate 3D models of desserts needed for a Fortnite level, specifically for an escape room scenario.

  • What are some of the 3D models generated in the video?

    -Some of the 3D models generated in the video include a cheesecake, strawberry cake, muffin, Italian Tiramisu, and praline ice cream.

  • How does the user interact with Luma Labs AI Genie to generate a 3D model?

    -The user interacts with Luma Labs AI Genie by typing a description of the desired object on the Genie webpage, selecting the generated model, and then the system creates an interactive 3D model.

  • What are the different quality options available for the generated 3D models?

    -The different quality options available for the generated 3D models include low, medium, and high, with the high version offering a texture size of 1024 x 1024.

  • How does the user download and use the generated 3D models in Unreal Engine?

    -The user downloads the high-quality version of the 3D models and extracts the files, then renames them for clarity. The models are then imported into Unreal Engine through a simple drag-and-drop process.

  • What are the texture sizes for the generated models in the video?

    -The texture sizes for the generated models in the video are 2K (2048 x 2048) for the color and normal maps, with the normal map being 1024 x 1024.

  • What is the naming convention issue mentioned in the video?

    -The naming convention issue refers to the fact that the downloaded files do not have clear or proper names, which can lead to overwriting of files if not manually renamed.

  • How does the video demonstrate the ease of use of Luma Labs AI Genie?

    -The video demonstrates the ease of use by showing the quick generation of various 3D models with simple text inputs and the straightforward process of importing these models into Unreal Engine.

  • What are the speaker's thoughts on the future of Luma Labs AI Genie?

    -The speaker is excited about the future of Luma Labs AI Genie, anticipating significant advancements in the next 5 to 10 years that will make the tool even more impressive.

  • What is the final message from the speaker to the viewers?

    -The final message from the speaker is a thank you for watching the tutorial and an assurance that they will see the viewers in the next video.

Outlines

00:00

🚀 Introduction to Luma Labs AI Genie

Jay from JS,films introduces the audience to Luma Labs AI Genie, a text-to-3D model generator that has recently been officially released. He had previously made a video about it during its beta phase, which required interaction through Discord. Now, users can directly access the Genie web page to generate 3D models. Jay shares his positive experience with the tool, stating it's the best one he has used, and demonstrates how to use it to generate assets for an Unreal Engine project, specifically a Fortnite level that includes an escape room. He mentions that he has already generated some desserts, such as cheesecake, strawberry cake, and a muffin, and proceeds to generate an Italian Tiramisu and praline ice cream, showcasing the ease of use and the quality of the generated models.

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Keywords

💡Luma Labs AI Genie

Luma Labs AI Genie is a text-to-3D model generation tool that has recently been officially released after being in beta. It allows users to create 3D models by simply typing in a description of the desired object. In the video, the creator uses Luma Labs AI Genie to generate 3D models of desserts for a level in Unreal Engine, showcasing the ease and efficiency of the tool.

💡Unreal Engine 5

Unreal Engine 5 is a game engine developed by Epic Games, widely used for creating high-quality video games and 3D applications. In the context of the video, the creator is using Unreal Engine 5 to develop a Fortnite-like level and utilizes Luma Labs AI Genie to generate 3D models of assets needed for the level, such as desserts.

💡Text to 3D Model

The term 'text to 3D model' refers to the process of converting a textual description into a three-dimensional model. This is the core functionality of Luma Labs AI Genie, which the video demonstrates by generating 3D models of desserts based on textual input from the user.

💡3D Model Generation

3D model generation is the process of creating a three-dimensional representation of an object or scene. In the video, the creator discusses the use of Luma Labs AI Genie to generate 3D models, which are essential for the development of the virtual environment in Unreal Engine 5.

💡Discord

Discord is a communication platform initially designed for gamers but has expanded to cater to various communities. In the video, it is mentioned that during the beta phase, the use of Luma Labs AI Genie was facilitated through Discord, indicating the platform's role in early testing and community engagement.

💡Fortnite

Fortnite is a popular online video game known for its battle royale mode. The video's creator is working on a level inspired by Fortnite and uses Luma Labs AI Genie to generate 3D models of desserts that will be part of the game environment.

💡Escape Room

An escape room is a type of interactive game where players solve puzzles to complete an objective within a set time limit. In the video, the creator mentions creating an escape room in Fortnite, which is a specific type of level that requires the use of various 3D models to design the game environment.

💡Cheesecake, Strawberry Cake, and Muffin

These are types of desserts that the creator has previously generated using Luma Labs AI Genie for their Unreal Engine project. They serve as examples of the diverse objects that can be created using the text-to-3D model tool.

💡Tiramisu

Tiramisu is an Italian dessert made of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese, typically layered with cocoa. In the video, the creator generates a 3D model of tiramisu using Luma Labs AI Genie, demonstrating the tool's ability to create models of specific cultural dishes.

💡Praline Ice Cream

Praline ice cream is a type of ice cream that incorporates pralines, which are a confection made from caramelized almonds or pecans. The creator uses Luma Labs AI Genie to generate a 3D model of praline ice cream, adding to the variety of dessert models created for the Unreal Engine project.

💡Texture Resolution

Texture resolution refers to the clarity and detail of a texture map applied to a 3D model. The video discusses the different levels of texture resolution available for download with the generated models, such as low, medium, and high, with specific dimensions like 1024 x 1024 or 2048 x 2048, which are important for optimizing the models for use in Unreal Engine 5.

Highlights

Luma Labs AI Genie has been officially released, allowing users to generate 3D models from text descriptions.

The AI Genie is considered one of the best text-to-3D model generators available.

The tutorial demonstrates how to use Luma Labs AI Genie to create assets for Unreal Engine 5.

The presenter is creating an escape room in Fortnite and needs to generate various dessert models.

The process of generating a 3D model with AI Genie involves typing a description and selecting a generated model.

The generated models can be downloaded in different quality versions, suitable for various applications.

The tutorial shows the conversion and download process for a praline ice cream model.

The downloaded models are easily imported into Unreal Engine with a simple drag-and-drop method.

The presenter renames the downloaded files for clarity and to avoid overwriting.

Different texture resolutions are available for the models, with options like 1024x1024 for normal maps and 2048x2048 for color maps.

The tutorial demonstrates importing the generated models into Unreal Engine and placing them in a scene.

The presenter discusses the potential of AI-generated models in the future, anticipating advancements in 5 to 10 years.

The video concludes with a reminder of the ease and efficiency of using Luma Labs AI for 3D model generation.

The presenter expresses excitement about the capabilities of Luma Labs AI and its potential impact on content creation.

The tutorial provides a practical example of generating a 'Tiramisu' model using AI Genie.

The AI Genie's ability to generate models from complex descriptions, such as 'Italian Tiramisu', is showcased.

The presenter highlights the importance of proper file naming to organize generated 3D models effectively.

The video demonstrates the integration of AI-generated models into a gaming environment, specifically Fortnite.

The potential copyright issues with certain models, like 'Steamboat Mickey Mouse', are briefly mentioned.