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In many situations, where you need to animate hundreds of models, the best approach is not using keyframe-animations. What you need is a shader.
In this video, we recreate a spell from Naruto, creating a graph shader to animate snakes.

GITHUB:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack/NarutoVertexAnimation

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Vertex Animation in Unity - Snake effect from Naruto Shippuden

In video games, real-time fluids can be a tricky topic.
Personally, we have always been fascinated by this kind of simulation.
Today we will re-create a real-time liquid on Unity.

When you speak about liquids, fluids, soft-bodied, or metaballs, they are often associated with techniques such as Raymarching or MarchingCubes.
With the name MarchingCubes, we also enclose MarchingSquares, Marching Tetrahedra, or DualConturing.

In this project, we wanted to use a different approach inspired by the work of Nvidia.

RESOURCES: 
https://mmacklin.com/pbf_sig_preprint.pdf
http://developer.download.nvidia.com/presentations/2010/gdc/Direct3D_Effects.pdf
https://devfault.wordpress.com/2018/08/07/screen-space-water-rendering/
http://www.cemyuksel.com/research/papers/narrowrangefilter.pdf
http://paulbourke.net/geometry/polygonise/

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Real-Time Fluids in Unity

In this video, we celebrate the release of crash bandicoot 4 by creating a web AR videogame in Unity3D.
We also present to you ARWT, a library we've developed and just released for free on our GitHub page. Our goal is to create a bridge between Unity and the best AR libraries available for Web AR. Creating a 3D scene and game in a graphic engine like Unity is one hundred times more convenient than making it in a different environment.
At the moment, we support marker tracking, and we're currently working on environmental understanding.
We invite you to download our library and test it. Of course, since it's a side project for us, it still has many problems that require study and fixies, but what we've achieved so far is very encouraging.
Please go and check our website to learn more about it, the roadmap, the documentation, and how to support us.

TEST THE PROJECT ON YOUR DEVICE (MARKER IN THE LINK BELOW):
https://toughnuttocrack.it/arwtdemo/

MARKER FOR LIVE DEMO AND GITHUB CRASH PROJECT:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack/ARWTCrashDemo

GITHUB ARWT:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack/ARWT

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Web AR in Unity - ARWT Crash Bandicoot demo

Nowadays, in the video game world, it's not uncommon to find a disintegration effect applied to the body of the fallen enemies.
This kind of effect is also often used to recompose the player when it spawns.

Today we'll recreate this effect on Unity.

MODEL: 
https://skfb.ly/6xowz

GITHUB:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack/Disintegration

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Disintegration Effect in Unity

Creating a VR chess game in Unity? Why not! In these episodes, we'll talk about interesting features like procedural scripts, implementing specific rules, AI, and more.
Even if you're not chess passionate, we're sure you'll find something interesting!

MODEL: 
Beth: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/beth-harmon-709afc363286448990d695fcf50e3c9e
ChessBoard: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/chess-board-3december2020-day4-board-game-12f3187003da4241bf8210b86cfa00f5

GITHUB:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack/GameBoardGenerator

DISCORD COMMUNITY:
https://discord.gg/Z8QD8uF

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Chess VR - Procedural game board generator in Unity

Painting in video games is a very common practice, more than one might think.
It's often used to paint or interact with the environment, 
but also it is used to dirt the player and create consistency between him and the game world.
Today we'll recreate this effect on Unity.

@mixandjam  video:
https://youtu.be/FR618z5xEiM

Our sound designer and trusted musician Matteo Balasso (who composed the awesome background music):
https://www.instagram.com/matteo.balasso/
https://soundcloud.com/mrcaffeine

Models: 
https://skfb.ly/6WO8D
https://skfb.ly/6uZRP
https://skfb.ly/6tAVu
https://skfb.ly/6RYx9
https://hdrihaven.com/hdri/?c=urban&h=portland_landing_pad

GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack
https://github.com/mixandjam/Splatoon-Ink

Discord:
https://discord.gg/Z8QD8uF

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#Splatoon #Unity

Splatoon - Painting Effect in Unity

Hi guys, it's been a while since our last video in collaboration with André.
During the past few months, we have been very busy with other projects and experiences.
Among others things, we have been contacted by Next Mind.
They've asked us to test their Brain-Computer Interface, and we have decided to build a project over it.
Today, we are going to see how to become a real wizard, on Unity.

Models: 
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/mozilla-hubs-challenge-wizards-library-36ce7f88393749caaed5d8b700f7b5d1
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/torch-28a91e273a8341be9918deaf0ef6baff
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/crystal-cristal-6bac0beae27748899ef260a8bac3e4a8

GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack

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https://discord.gg/Z8QD8uF

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#NextMind #VFX #Unity

How to become a real Wizard on Unity

Hey all! Let's create from scratch TronnorT, a tiny mobile multiplayer videogame! 
The goal is simple, drive a spaceship that generates an energy wall that can destroy opponents. All you need to do is try to cut them off and don't crush yourself! 
In this video, we're going to see an overview of the development process with a special focus on the procedurally generated energy wall mechanic! 

Music Credit (TronnorT soundtrack) - Matteo Balasso:
https://soundcloud.com/mrcaffeine
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wmT9CbxTqQXxZUcV8VPhp
https://www.espressosoundtracks.it/

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https://twitter.com/tntcproject

GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack

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#Unity #pruceduralmesh #infinitewall #indiedev #indiegame

Tron - Infinite energy wall - Procedural mesh generation in Unity

Hi everyone,
Since we started with TNTC, we've been involved in many kinds of projects, such us
Videogames, Configurators, and XR experiences to name a few. 
The topic we've enjoyed the most, however, is Videogames.
Having gained experience over the last few years, 
we are now wondering: "Why don't we do something on our own?"
Up until this moment, we've created a lot, but usually, everything was for our clients.
Now it's time to make something for us.
This is gonna be our Indie game journey.

Thanks to our dear friend, and great musician,  Matteo Balasso for the music of the intro:
https://soundcloud.com/mrcaffeine
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wmT9CbxTqQXxZUcV8VPhp
https://www.espressosoundtracks.it/


GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack

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What is this about? - Indie Game Journey #0

Hi everyone!
Our journey is proceeding very well.
In the last few weeks, we've done the first live streams and, during them, we've moved forward with some interesting mechanics.
Today, we're going to show you how we've created our combo system in Unity.
Stay with us for this new episode of our Indie Game Journey.

Thanks to our dear friend, and great musician,  Matteo Balasso for the music of the intro:
https://soundcloud.com/mrcaffeine
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wmT9CbxTqQXxZUcV8VPhp
https://www.espressosoundtracks.it/

GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack

Discord:
https://discord.gg/Z8QD8uF

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https://www.instagram.com/tntcproject/

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Combo System - Indie Game Journey #1

Hey,  Happy new year to everyone!.
TNTC is ready to smash by creating cool projects, learning new things, and having fun together.
If you follow us, you probably know that one of our goals is creating an indie videogame. And while doing that, sharing all the creative processes with you. So, be sure to watch the past videos, and let's start with this episode of the indie game journey.

Thanks to our dear friend, and great musician,  Matteo Balasso for the music of the intro:
https://soundcloud.com/mrcaffeine
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wmT9CbxTqQXxZUcV8VPhp
https://www.espressosoundtracks.it/

GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack

Discord:
https://discord.gg/Z8QD8uF

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tntcproject/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/tntcproject

Twitch:
https://www.twitch.tv/tntcstreaming

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3D Tools & Pipeline - Indie Game Journey #2

Fortnite wall construction in Unity

A video game mechanic I love is Fortnite wall construction.
Let's challenge ourselves by creating a custom version using Unity3D!

Remember to fill out the form and subscribe to have a chance to win an annual IDE license by JetBrains. 
https://gleam.io/fLZxr/tntc-jetbrains-giveaway
Thanks to Jetbrains for supporting us!

Twitter:
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Site:
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Credits:
-Ciro Twitter & Graph: https://twitter.com/CiroContns/status/1161785908292722688
- BANANA: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/fortnite-peely-skin-79c243d64f0d4c74a6a78e6965d9b87a
- KATANA: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/katana-all-hollows-weapon-from-codm-44e84e37c6d24cba8fbe485eb1202b08
- MAP: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/fortnite-chapter-2-map-3d-scan-194a7362b3f94e67ac1bea4f041920e8
- BATTLE BUS: https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/battle-bus-b069acfb2e164cf7bf9121f15544ade4
- LOWPOLY ENV: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/shaders/free-skybox-extended-shader-107400
- VFX: https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/vfx/particles/cartoon-fx-remaster-free-109565

Fortnite Wall Construction in Unity + GIVEAWAY

Hey!
This video may be a little different from the others you usually see on this channel.
In July, we hosted Ray for his school work alternate experience.
Ray is 17 and had never used Unity before, so we guided him to discover the bases 'til he created his first project.
Spoiler alert, it is awesome.
In this video, we want to share his journey with you and his first experience in the game dev field.

🚀 Dasher by Ray: 
https://rayplusplus.itch.io/dasher

Ray socials: 
https://www.instagram.com/raysomethingsomething/
https://twitter.com/HappyBlyde

GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack/ProceduralIvy

Discord:
https://discord.gg/Z8QD8uF

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How he made his first videogame in two weeks

Hey! Are you ready for the scariest Zombie ever?
Let's see how we created the first enemy of our little videogame!

Thanks to our dear friend, and great musician,  Matteo Balasso for the music of the intro:
https://soundcloud.com/mrcaffeine
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3wmT9CbxTqQXxZUcV8VPhp
https://www.espressosoundtracks.it/

GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack

Discord:
https://discord.gg/Z8QD8uF

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/tntcproject/

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Enemy AI - Our simple implementation - Indie Game Journey #3

FIND THE TREASURE! At your risk.
A special reward is waiting for you.

All the amazing sounds and music of this videogame are created by Matteo Balasso. 
A special thanks to him! 
Be sure to check his work and portfolio! 
https://linktr.ee/matteobalasso

Also, thanks to our friend Giacomo Trenna,  a Unity developer who has developed some of the labyrinth's deadly traps. 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giacomo-trenna/

GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack
Discord:
https://discord.gg/Z8QD8uF
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#tntc #indiegamejourney #unity3d #indiegame #indiedev

Find the treasure and beat the DEADLY LABYRINTH

Last summer we were involved in a really special project.
Niantic and Playcraft organized a Jam to test the Niantic AR framework called Lightship.
Our job was to create something using the Lightship API and provide them with feedback.

One of the main features we developed for our application was a procedural Ivy that covers the world around you.
Today we are going to show you how we created this on Unity.

Models: 
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/ancient-arch-499ca58b5f8f4d59bb0109e43e570a85
https://www.mixamo.com/#/?page=1&type=Character
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/old-rusty-car-95baa20ebc5d4d2e869f0b549be838fe
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/besieged-castle-wall-scene-dc78ef0c754644e9a5ee5ff68678eb76
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/the-mansion-gate-392fc123a68844779636004af5209e74

GitHub:
https://github.com/ToughNutToCrack/ProceduralIvy

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https://discord.gg/Z8QD8uF

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