Game Character Creation with Blender and Unity (ePub)

A complete guide to creating usable, realistic game characters
with two powerful tools

Creating viable game characters requires a combination of
skills. This book teaches game creators how to create usable,
realistic game assets using the power of an open-source 3D
application and a free game engine. It presents a step-by-step
approach to modeling, texturing, and animating a character using
the popular Blender software, with emphasis on low polygon modeling
and an eye for using sculpting and textures, and demonstrates how
to bring the character into the Unity game engine.

* Game creation is a popular and productive pursuit for both
hobbyists and serious developers; this guide brings together two
effective tools to simplify and enhance the process

* Artists who are familiar with Blender or other 3D software but
who lack experience with game development workflow will find this
book fills important gaps in their knowledge

* Provides a complete tutorial on developing a game character,
including modeling, UV unwrapping, sculpting, baking displacements,
texturing, rigging, animation, and export

* Emphasizes low polygon modeling for game engines and shows how
to bring the finished character into the Unity game engine

Whether you're interested in a new hobby or eager to enter the
field of professional game development, this book offers valuable
guidance to increase your skills.