Beginner's Guide to Unity Shader Graph: Create Immersive Game Worlds Using Unity’s Shader Tool

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Á. AldaBeginner's Guide to Unity Shader Graphhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9672-1_1

1. Introduction to Shaders

Álvaro Alda¹  

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Guadalajara, Spain

 

Shader programming has become an indispensable tool for modern video game development, enabling developers to create stunning, realistic graphics and immersive game worlds. Shaders are essential for implementing effects such as lighting, shadows, reflections, and texture mapping, and they have become an integral part of the game development pipeline. But what exactly are shaders, and how do they work? In this chapter, we will explore the foundations of using shaders in video games, starting with an overview ...