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Getting Started with Unity 5

You're reading from Getting Started with Unity 5 Leverage the power of Unity 5 to create amazing 3D games

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Published in May 2015

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ISBN-13 9781784398316

Pages 184 pages

Edition 1st Edition

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2D Game Development

Author (1):

Dr. Edward Lavieri Jr.

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Table of Contents (15) Chapters

Getting Started with Unity 5

Credits

About the Author

About the Reviewers

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Preface

1. Getting Jiggy with the Unity Interface FREE CHAPTER

2. Creating the Game Environment

3. Working with Assets

4. Animating the Game Characters

5. Scripting the Game

6. Adding a Graphical User Interface

7. Polishing and Optimizing the Game

8. What's Next?

Index

Chapter 1. Getting Jiggy with the Unity Interface

The purpose of this chapter is to familiarize you with Unity and its interface. We'll start with a discussion of game engines to see how Unity stacks up. You'll be guided through the download and installation process. We'll then discuss the Unity project and its file structure in and out of Unity.

We'll also take a look at the Unity interface. We'll experiment with different layouts to give you an idea of the different workflows you can set up. I'll explain each view in Unity and discuss the purpose of each one. We'll spend extra time in the Scene view using the transform tools, so that you'll be comfortable using them. This chapter will end with a discussion on how cameras are used in Unity.

Through this chapter, you will:

Understand the Unity engine
Be able to download and install Unity
Understand the Unity projects
Be comfortable with the Unity layouts
Understand the purpose of each view
Be able to navigate using the Scene view
Be familiar with the transform tools
Be familiar with Cameras

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Authors (1)

Dr. Edward Lavieri Jr.

Dr. Edward Lavieri Jr.

Dr. Edward Lavieri Jr. is a seasoned software developer and senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). He has developed software for over 30 years and primarily focused on Java for over 20 years. His experience includes both military information systems and the software design and development industry. Dr. Lavieri currently serves as a university dean for a college of computer science and a school of information technology as well as the chief academic officer of a programming bootcamp organization, all part of a regionally accredited US university. He holds a doctorate degree in computer science and a master’s degree in information systems, along with other degrees and certificates.

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