Learn Unity Game Development For Absolute Beginners 2018

Tags: Unity

Learn the Unity basics from installation to 3D objects, terrains, menus, basic animation, lighting & exporting to mobile

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- What Unity 3D is and how to install the game engine
- How to setup Unity 3D for app development using the required SDKs for mobile devices
- How to navigate around each panel in Unity to feel comfortable and understand the layout

What you'll learn

What Unity 3D is and how to install the game engine
How to setup Unity 3D for app development using the required SDKs for mobile devices
How to navigate around each panel in Unity to feel comfortable and understand the layout
How to create the fundamental 3D game objects provided by Unity
A very basic introduction to C# coding to demonstrate how code controls objects
How to use the unity asset store and download FREE assets
How to assign an animation to a 3D character
How to make a Unity graphic user interface that automatically changes size to fit different screens
How to create a button and use it to trigger an animation
How to import images and use game objects for 2D level design
A basic look at how the physics engine affects game objects
How to create a 3D terrain (Ground / Land in a game)
How to apply textures to a Unity terrain
How to increase and decrease the terrain height of a Unity 3D terrain
How to add trees in unity
How to add wind and water to the Unity environment
How to use a first person controller to walk around your created terrain
How to use a particle system
How to update Unity software
How to use mobile controls to make a 3D car move
How to create an animated intro screen
How to navigate between scenes clicking an on screen button
How to create a start game button to load the game
How to quit out of the application
Add background music and a button to play a sound effect
How to export the Unity application to an Apple IOS or Android device

* Requirements

* Complete beginners who are willing to learn a new skillset
* You should know how to install software on a PC or Mac
* Some experience of coding is helpful but not required
* Mac or PC capable of running Unity 3D

Description

  • What Unity 3D is and how to install the game engine
  • How to setup Unity 3D for app development using the required SDKs for mobile devices
  • How to navigate around each panel in Unity to feel comfortable and understand the layout
  • How to create the fundamental 3D game objects provided by Unity
  • A very basic introduction to C# coding to demonstrate how code controls objects
  • How to use the unity asset store and download FREE assets
  • How to assign an animation to a 3D character
  • How to make a Unity graphic user interface that automatically changes size to fit different screens
  • How to create a button and use it to trigger an animation
  • How to import images and use game objects for 2D level design
  • A basic look at how the physics engine affects game objects
  • How to create a 3D terrain (Ground / Land in a game)
  • How to apply textures to a Unity terrain
  • How to increase and decrease the terrain height of a Unity 3D terrain
  • How to add trees in unity
  • How to add wind and water to the Unity environment
  • How to use a first person controller to walk around your created terrain
  • How to use a particle system
  • How to update Unity software
  • How to use mobile controls to make a 3D car move
  • How to create an animated intro screen
  • How to navigate between scenes clicking an on screen button
  • How to create a start game button to load the game
  • How to quit out of the application
  • Add background music and a button to play a sound effect
  • How to export the Unity application to an Apple IOS or Android device

Course content

8 sections • 22 lectures

How to download and install Unity 3D on a Mac or PC Preview 10:47

In this video we visit the Unity website, view the different licensing options and install the software.

Understanding the Unity 3D workspace, gain confidence using the software. Preview 18:04

Jump right in and find out where everything is in Unity.

Understanding the Unity workspace - Part 2 Preview 07:15

We continue to learn about 3D objects and their position in the workspace related part 2 video.

Creating our first programming script in C# for absolute beginners Preview 20:00

We jump straight into coding out first script in C# to make a simply cube object rotate automatically.

Creating our first programming script in C# for absolute beginners - Part 2 Preview 05:12

We complete the tutorial and see the result of our first C# script affect a 3D cube's rotation axis.

The Unity asset store and importing your first 3D character model Preview 19:58

Visit the Unity app store and download some cool assets.

Animating Unity Chan Preview 05:18

We look at importing and applying animations to a model from the Unity 3D app store

Creating a canvas and using a button to trigger an animation in Unity Preview 19:58

Learn how to create a GUI overlay with a button in Unity 3D.

Creating a canvas and using a button to trigger an animation in Unity - Part 2 Preview 04:54

Learn how to trigger an animation using a button in Unity 3D.

Installing Unity, C#, Models & Buttons

It's quiz time guys, here's a quick review on what we have learned so far :)

A glance at 2D physics Preview 16:06

We touch on the concepts of how physics work in Unity 2D games and demonstrate how gravity affects the gameObjects

Creating a 3D world in Unity - Terrain with a FPS controller Preview 20:39

I show you how to import and edit a terrain in Unity 3D

Adding a wind zone & making it snow on a Unity terrain Preview 19:53

We add wind, snow and discuss the possible uses for the tools.

How to upgrade Unity to the latest version Preview 01:59

Building a car driving app in Unity - Part 1 Preview 19:37

Create a terrain, import assets and setup the environment for the game.

Building a car driving app in Unity - Part 2 Preview 19:59

Import models and get the game running using mobile controls.

Building a car driving app in Unity - Part 3 Preview 18:59

Create an intro scene and learn how to switch scenes.

Bonus Audio Video Preview 06:40

Exporting to Android in Unity 3D Preview 15:30

Learn how to export and install your app on an Android device.

Exporting to IOS in Unity 3D Preview 10:04

Learn how to export and install your app on an IOS device.

Bonus Section Preview 00:23

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The new transform tool and a cool 3D girl Preview 08:45

A Look at the multi tool transform tool from Unity 2017.3