If the ZIP contains folders like Content , Source , or Assets :
Almost every project ZIP includes a text file or PDF at the root level detailing the software version required (e.g., Unreal Engine 5.1, Houdini 20) and the specific goals of the assignment. VFX_Project2.zip
2. If this is a Project Template (Unreal, Unity, or After Effects) If the ZIP contains folders like Content ,
If you open the project and everything is "magenta" or missing, you likely need to re-link the source textures. In most software, you can do this via a Project Window or File Path Editor . Unreal Engine 5.1