Working with the Terrain Editor

Working with the Terrain Toolbox

Challenge 1: Create and sculpt a Terrain

Challenge 2: Paint textures onto the Terrain

Challenge 3: Add Foliage and Details to the Terrain

Recorded Live Session - Introduction to Terrain Editor

Submission - Introduction to Terrain Editor

Introduction to Terrain Editor - Assets.zip

This project covers the basics of Unity’s Terrain tool, the project demonstrates sculpting terrains, painting textures, adding trees and models, as well as details such as grass. In addition to the terrain tool, the project takes advantage of Unity’s standard assets to add water and speed tree assets to the scene. 

Introduction to Terrain Editor

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Before you begin

Import the Terrain Package from Package Manager 

Create a new Terrain (Create > 3D Object > Terrain)

Use the Painting tool to raise and lower the terrain

Based on what you learned in the preceding tutorials, the following exercise is designed to challenge you on creating and sculpting your own terrain. 

Unity for Artists Curricular Framework Resources

The purpose of this challenge is take what you learned in the preceding tutorials and create and sculpt your own terrain. We do not provide specific step-by-step instructions to complete the challenge so as you work, if you are struggling with getting through this challenge, check out our live session on "Introduction to Terrain Editor", where a Unity Certified Instructor walked through how to complete this challenge. You can either register for the session if it hasn't aired yet, or watch the recording from the live session. 

Start with larger features and add smaller details to create an organic looking terrain

Select the Main Camera GameObject and position it where the scene will be viewed to keep the end view in mind

Create a concave terrain to limit the players view.

Switch textures often to keep an organic appearance

Use the hotkeys to quickly change size, rotation, and strength. 

Modify the Terrain height until you have a mountainous formation similar to the following image

Challenge 1: Create and sculpt a Terrain

1. Before you begin

2. Import the Terrain Package from Package Manager

3. Create a new Terrain (Create > 3D Object > Terrain)

4. Use the Painting tool to raise and lower the terrain

Complete this tutorial