Visual effects, or VFX, are simulated motion effects added to enhance a scene, ranging from a subtle splash of water to a massive fiery explosion. In this mission, you will learn to create your own visual effects, including fire, weather effects, and a puff of smoke. By the time you complete this learning experience, you will be able to: Decide whether to use Unity's Particle Systems or VFX Graph in order to produce an effect in your scene. Produce environmental and burst effects by configuring Unity's Particle System object. Interpret a simple VFX graph. About this learning experience This project is a standalone learning experience which uses content developed for the Creative Core pathway. You’ll find everything you need to get started with VFX in Unity, but you may also notice references to the guided learning journey for that pathway. If you decide that you’d like to complete the whole Creative Core pathway, you can start at any time. You’ll receive credit for any tutorials that you have already completed when you do.

Whether it’s a sci-fi hologram, a fire-breathing dragon or a rain-streaked window, the node-based effects and adaptive features in Visual Effect Graph empower you to create beautiful VFX in real-time. In this session, you’ll learn to author configurable, reusable next-generation effects, ranging from simple to complex without writing any code. VFX Graph handles millions of particles on the GPU. Inspired by the leading tools for film visual effects software, it empowers artists to create standout VFX for interactive experiences and more.

In this tutorial, you will learn the fundamentals of creating particle-driven effects in VFX Graph and later move on to creating effects such as the snowstorm below.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to drive the shape and size of your particles over time using a velocity field to create the effect of a snowstorm. Note: You can download the tutorial materials, located above the left side progress tracker, to work through the tutorial.

In this tutorial, you will learn the fundamentals of creating particle-driven effects in VFX Graph and later move on to creating effects such as the snowstorm below.

In this project, you will learn how to create a snow effect using the VFX Graph.

In this project, you will learn how to apply and configure some of the key VFX properties in Unity’s Visual FX Graph tool. You will utilise GPU events to create realistic fireworks effects, and you will learn how to integrate Shader Graph with Visual Effects graph to enhance the look and feel of visual effects. Suggested Skill Level & Prerequisite Knowledge - It is expected participants should already have some understanding of the following: Unity Editor level: Beginner to Intermediate VFX Graph level: Beginner Shader Graph level: Beginner Optional: Complete Making Snow with VFX Graph and Make a Flag with Shader Graph projects

In the final episode of scope check the crew assembles to review a large list of finishing touches and integrate audio, vfx, and the hero.

In this unit, you’ll learn about Unity’s visual effects tools, including the Particle System and VFX Graph. You’ll also learn how to work with sound effects and music. Finally, we’ll cover how to render a high resolution master version of your project.

Creative Core is your next step towards becoming a Unity creator. This free learning path will teach you all the core elements you need to bring your imagination to life with Unity. Once you’ve completed Unity Essentials as an introduction to the fundamentals of Unity Editor, take this pathway to learn VFX, Lighting, Animation, Audio, UI and other creative skills, no programming required.