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Creating a 2D Animated Character for Unity

In this Unity tutorial, we'll learn how to prepare and make an animated 2D character using a bone hierarchy. Software required: Unity 5, Spriter, Photoshop CC 2015.

In this Unity tutorial, we'll learn how to prepare and make an animated 2D character using a bone hierarchy. We'll pay particular attention to issues such as scaling with respect to 2D physics, inverse kinematics in 2D, Z-orders and Unity's Animator component. We'll also write and assign character control scripts within Unity. By the end of this Unity training, you'll have learned animation techniques that you can start incorporating into your own game projects. Software required: Unity 5, Spriter, Photoshop CC 2015.

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Explores industry standard tools and techniques for 2D character animation in Unity

Introduces essential concepts of 2D physics, inverse kinematics, and animation techniques

Focuses on practical application, teaching learners how to create and implement custom character control scripts

Provides a comprehensive overview of the Unity game engine and its essential components for animation

Offers step-by-step guidance and hands-on exercises, catering to different learning styles

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Game Developer

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Animator

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