July 2020
Beginner to intermediate
592 pages
14h
English
Overview
Explore the realm of virtual reality development with 'Unity 2020 Virtual Reality Projects.' This book offers a hands-on and project-based guide to mastering VR creation using Unity, including techniques for rendering, interaction, and performance optimization tailored for modern VR devices.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand and navigate Unity's VR platforms like Oculus and SteamVR to build immersive applications.
- Design intuitive VR controls with technologies like gaze-based interaction and hand motion tracking.
- Create lifelike environments using Unity's lighting and rendering techniques, including the Universal Render Pipeline (URP).
- Develop storytelling animations and games with timelines and soundtracks for engaging user experiences.
- Optimize virtual reality projects for performance and user comfort to ensure smooth operation across VR devices.
Author(s)
Jonathan Linowes is an experienced Unity developer specialized in virtual reality and immersive technologies. With years of industry experience, Linowes has authored multiple books and is known for his ability to demystify complex concepts through a practical, project-based teaching style.
Who is it for?
This book is ideal for aspiring VR developers, ranging from newcomers to Unity to those with 3D graphics experience seeking to expand their skillset into VR. If you aim to design interactive and immersive VR applications or games, this guide will provide the expertise needed.
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