Highlight ANY Object in Unreal Engine 5 with FREE Material! [2024]

In this Unreal Engine tutorial, we explore how to highlight any object in Unreal Engine 5 using a FREE material we create! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this tutorial will guide you step-by-step through the process of creating eye-catching highlights that can enhance your projects.

We'll cover:
- How to create and set up the free material
- Step-by-step instructions to apply the highlight effect to your objects
- Tips and tricks for customizing the appearance to fit your needs
- Real-world applications of highlighting in game design and visualization
- How to add this effect in a performant way

Join me, mistakes and all, as we unlock the full potential of Unreal Engine 5 and take your projects to the next level! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for more amazing content!

Intro: 00:00
Project Setup: 00:26
Interface Setup: 00:52
Event Tick Example: 03:15
Set up Timer Loop: 05:59
Sphere Trace Setup: 08:48
Creating Interactable Object: 10:04
Highlight Material: 10:57
Material Instance: 13:44
Trace Interactions: 16:19
Custom Trace Channel: 19:49
Code setup for Material Instance: 23:16
Track Last Object Hit: 25:19
Removing the highlight: 28:50
Request for Tutorial Topics: 32:00


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