Unity 5.x Shaders and Effects Cookbook

Master the art of Shader programming to bring life to your Unity projects

Key Features

• This book will help you master the technique of physically based shading in Unity 5 to add realism to your game quickly through precise recipes
• From an eminent author, this book offers you the fine technicalities of professional post-processing effects for stunning results
• This book will help you master Shader programming through easy-to-follow examples to create stunning visual effects that can be used in 3D games and high quality graphics.

Book Description

What you will learn

• Understand physically based rendering to fit the aesthetic of your game
• Enter the world of post-processing effects to make your game look visually stunning
• Add life to your materials, complementing Shader programming with interactive scripts
• Design efficient Shaders for mobile platforms without sacrificing their realism
• Use state-of-the-art techniques such as volumetric explosions and fur shading
• Build your knowledge by understanding how Shader models have evolved and how you can create your own
• Discover what goes into the structure of Shaders and why lighting works the way it does
• Master the math and algorithms behind the most used lighting models

Who this book is for

Unity Effects and Shader Cookbook is written for developers who want to create their first Shaders in Unity 5 or wish to take their game to a whole new level by adding professional post-processing effects. A solid understanding of Unity is required.