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Unity 2021 Shaders and Effects Cookbook - Fourth Edition

Name: Unity 2021 Shaders and Effects Cookbook - Fourth Edition
Author: John P. Doran
ISBN: 9781839218620

by John P. Doran

October 2021

Intermediate to advanced

484 pages

9h 2m

English

Packt Publishing

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Unity 2021 Shaders and Effects Cookbook
Fourth EditionContributorsAbout the authorAbout the reviewers
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookDownload the example code filesDownload the color imagesConventions usedSectionsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's more…See alsoGet in touchShare Your Thoughts
Chapter 1: Post Processing Stack
Technical requirementsInstalling the Post Processing StackGetting readyHow to do it...Getting a filmic look using grain, vignetting, and depth of fieldGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Mimicking real life with bloom and anti-aliasingGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Setting the mood with color gradingGetting readyHow to do it...Creating a horror game look with fogGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...
Chapter 2: Creating Your First Shader
Technical requirementsCreating a basic Standard ShaderGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...Adding properties to a shaderGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...See alsoUsing properties in a Surface ShaderHow to do it...How it works...There's more...See also
Chapter 3: Working with Surface Shaders
Technical requirementsImplementing diffuse shadingGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Accessing and modifying packed arraysHow to do it...There's more...See alsoCreating a shader with normal mappingGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...Creating a Holographic ShaderGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...See also
Chapter 4: Working with Texture Mapping
Technical requirementsAdding a texture to a shaderGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...See alsoScrolling textures by modifying UV valuesGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Creating a transparent materialGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Packing and blending texturesGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Creating a circle around your terrainGetting ready…How to do it...How it works...There's more…
Chapter 5: Understanding Lighting Models
Technical requirementsCreating a custom diffuse lighting modelGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Creating a toon shaderGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...Creating a Phong Specular typeGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Creating a Blinn-Phong Specular typeGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...See alsoCreating an Anisotropic Specular typeGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...
Chapter 6: Physically Based Rendering
Technical requirementsUnderstanding the metallic setupGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...See alsoAdding transparency to PBRGetting readyHow to do it...Semi-transparent materialsFading objectsSolid geometries with holesSee alsoCreating mirrors and reflective surfacesGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...See alsoBaking lights into your sceneGetting readyHow to do it...Configuring the static geometryConfiguring the light probesBaking the lightsHow it works...See also
Chapter 7: Vertex Functions
Technical requirementsAccessing a vertex color in a Surface ShaderGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's more…Animating vertices in a Surface ShaderGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Extruding your modelsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's more…Adding extrusion mapsImplementing a snow shaderGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…Coloring the surfaceAltering the geometrySee alsoImplementing a volumetric explosionGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's more…See also
Chapter 8: Fragment Shaders and Grab Passes
Technical requirementsUnderstanding Vertex and Fragment ShadersGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's more…Input semanticsOutput semanticsSee alsoUsing grab passes to draw behind objectsGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's more…Implementing a Glass ShaderGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…There's more…Implementing a Water Shader for 2D gamesGetting readyHow to do it…How it works…

Chapter 9: Mobile Shader Adjustment
Technical requirementsTechniques to make shaders more efficientGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Profiling your shadersGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...Modifying our shaders for mobileGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...
Chapter 10: Screen Effects with Unity Render Textures
Technical requirementsSetting up a screen effects script systemGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...Using brightness, saturation, and contrast with screen effectsGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Using basic Photoshop-like Blend Modes with screen effectsGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...Using the Overlay Blend Mode with screen effectsHow to do it...How it works...
Chapter 11: Gameplay and Screen Effects
Technical requirementsCreating an old movie screen effectGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...See alsoCreating a night-vision screen effectGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...
Chapter 12: Advanced Shading Techniques
Technical requirementsUsing Unity's built-in CgInclude filesGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...Making your shader work in a modular way with CgIncludeGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Implementing a Fur ShaderGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...There's more...Implementing Heatmaps with arraysGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...
Chapter 13: Shader Graph – 2D
Technical requirementCreating a URP-based Shader Graph projectHow to do it...How it works...Implementing a simple Shader GraphGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Exposing properties to the Inspector via Shader GraphGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Creating a Sprite Outline ShaderGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...
Chapter 14: Shader Graph – 3D
Technical requirementsImplementing a glowing highlight systemGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Portal Shaders in UnityGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...Creating custom Shader Graph functionsGetting readyHow to do it...How it works...
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Overview

Unity 2021 Shaders and Effects Cookbook is your go-to resource for mastering the art of creating stunning visuals in your Unity games. Offering a wealth of practical recipes, this book guides you through crafting shaders and effects to elevate your game development skills. Whether you're new to shaders or looking to refine your expertise, you'll gain actionable insights from the fourth edition.

What this Book will help me do

Understand and implement physically based rendering in Unity to achieve realistic game visuals.
Learn to create high-quality particle effects using the new Unity VFX Graph.
Develop advanced shaders and effects without delving deep into complex mathematical formulas.
Utilize Unity Shader Graph to design 2D and 3D elements efficiently without coding.
Enhance game performance and visuals using Unity's Post-Processing Stack.

Author(s)

John P. Doran is a passionate game developer and author with a wealth of experience in Unity game development. Having authored several technical books, John specializes in making complex concepts approachable. His expertise in shaders and effects comes from years of hands-on game creation, and he enjoys sharing his knowledge through his writing.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for game developers and tech enthusiasts looking to enhance their Unity skills. If you're at an intermediate level with Unity and eager to delve into shader development and visual effects, this book will guide you. It's tailored for those eager to create visually remarkable games while improving their grasp of Unity's advanced features. Whether aiming to elevate professional projects or personal game ideas, this cookbook provides the knowledge needed to succeed.

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