Unity 5: Lighting Fundamentals
This course takes a look and new and existing lighting features in "Unity 5" from the perspective of a novice student.
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What You'll Learn in This Course
Master key concepts and practical skills through structured learning modules. By completing this curriculum, you'll gain valuable expertise applicable to real-world scenarios.
Learning Outcome 1
Set up effective realtime global illumination systems for vastly improved visual quality in their games
Learning Outcome 2
Use baked lighting setups that allow them to cut overhead on mobile games without having to sacrifice visual quality
Learning Outcome 3
Create realtime light probe systems allowing for better integration of game characters in their environments
Learning Outcome 4
Implement existing and new lighting features found in Unity 5
Skills You'll Develop
This comprehensive Unity 5: Lighting Fundamentals curriculum is designed to take you from foundational concepts to advanced implementation. Each module builds upon the previous, ensuring a structured learning path that maximizes knowledge retention and practical application.
Course Requirements & Target Audience
Understand what you need to succeed in this course and determine if it's the right fit for your learning goals
Prerequisites & Requirements
What you need before starting this Unity 5: Lighting Fundamentals course:
- This course does not require any downloaded or external assets. No scripting is required. Simple geometry has been created and used within unity to allow for a focused approach to the topic of lighting.
- Students should be familiar with the Unity interface, and be able to create basic unity primitives.
- Students should know how to create solid colored standard shaders and apply them to meshes in scene.
- You may use your own assets during this course or create similar scenes using default Unity primitives.
Who This Course Is For
This course is perfect for:
- Motivated learners at any level
- Self-paced students
- Anyone interested in the subject
This course might not be suitable if:
- • You're looking for a quick tutorial rather than comprehensive learning
- • You prefer learning without structured curriculum
- • You need highly specialized or niche content
Course Information & Details
Everything you need to know about this online course, from duration to certification
Course Instructor
Jesse Ryan McAdam
Expert instructor with industry experience
Course Language
English
All materials in English
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Course Enrollment
Budget-Friendly Course
Typically around $29.99
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What's Included
- 2 hours on-demand video
- 6 downloadable resources
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of Completion
- Full lifetime access
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