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Authoring Sci-fi Visual Effects in Unity 5

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Overview

In this course, you'll learn how to create classic sci-fi visual effects in the Unity 3D game engine. Software required: Unity 5.4.

Visual effects are critical for any science fiction game or film. In this course, Authoring Sci-fi Visual Effects in Unity 5, you'll learn how to create classic sci-fi visual effects. You will get to see some workflows for creating effects such as lasers, rocket thruster plumes, glowing trails, portals, and flares. Using the Unity 3D game engine, you'll create these effects with custom shaders, lighting, C# scripts, line renderers, and post-processing effects. After finishing this course, you'll be ready to create and export custom sci-fi effects in Unity 5. Required software: Unity 5.4.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Project Overview 13mins
  • Lasers! 36mins
  • Thrusters! 30mins
  • Portals! 25mins
  • Trails and Flares! 13mins
  • Conclusion & Package Export 20mins

Taught by

Michael Baker

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