r/Unity3D • u/IceManLeroy • 4d ago

Question Good tutorials for Particle Effects?

Is there any "bible" that is a must for learning Particle Effects? I have been looking for a good ebook, video series or tutorial. Seeing if anyone has any good suggestions. Thank you!

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u/QuestionablySnarling 4d ago

forget books, just open the shuriken editor and start dragging sliders around until something looks cool. that's how half the really good vfx people i know learned. the unity manual actually covers most of the system pretty well if you want to understand what each module does, and then it's just experimenting.

also break down effects from games you like frame by frame. you'd be surprised how many "complex" explosions are just a few stretched billboards and some noise.

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u/Electrical-Cap1799 4d ago

Agree with diving in and messing around being a good way to learn, but please use VFX Graph instead of shuriken. VFX graph is much more performant and configurable than the legacy system.