"Having used Gaea since 2019, it has been my go-to tool for anything landscape based. The sheer simplicity and speed of its tools, combined with how advanced it can be, makes this a solid package for both beginners and advanced users alike."
William Faucher
CG Spectrum Real-time Mentor
Whether you're shaping the next great landscape in a blockbuster game or sculpting worlds for film and animation, Gaea brings the power of professional terrain design to your academic journey — without the headaches.
We believe creativity shouldn't be gated by budget or bureaucracy. That’s why Gaea for Education offers tailored options for both individual students and teachers, and institutions of all sizes.
Alder’s Bane is a stunning UE5 cinematic developed by students from the University of Hertfordshire. This dark, atmospheric sequence follows a cursed warrior who ventures into a forgotten temple to reclaim a sacred fruit—only to be confronted by an ancient guardian. Built in Unreal Engine 5, the project combines richly detailed environments, haunting lighting, and fluid animation to weave a powerful emotional narrative
Alder’s Bane is a compelling showcase of how academic teams can push visual storytelling forward by marrying Gaea’s terrain artistry with the cinematic power of Unreal Engine 5.