Description
Shaders open up a new world of visual effects. In this 1 hour long, beginner level session you’ll learn the basics of vertex and fragment shader programming. You’ll find out what shaders are and learn techniques you can apply to your game. This session covers:
- What are vertex and fragment shaders?
- Texturing and shader properties
- UV scrolling
- Texture distortion
- Texture masking
- Clipping
- Controlling shader properties in code and through animation.
It doesn't cover Surface shaders or lighting.
Thanks to the Leauge of Geeks for permission to use the card art in this project. It's copyrighted, please don't use it for any other purpose then for learning.
Feel free to reuse the shader code in your own projects.
Video
This video is from the Graphics Masterclass held in Melbourne, Australia on February the 18th, 2017.
Introduction to Shader Programming Video
Software Requirements
Unity 5.5 or later.
Owner
John Sietsma