Unity Tips and Tricks for Photorealism | Tutorial 2020

Hey guys, welcome back to the channel it has been some time since I've uploaded but I think this video is worth the wait. Over the past year, my own knowledge of graphics has increased a lot so I wanted to pass on some of the most crucial aspects in graphics that will allow you to achieve photorealism!
This video is essentially a follow up to my Terrain Tips and Tricks, so, definitely check that one out if you want to learn some more quick tips.

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TIPS & TRICKS
0:00 - Introduction
1:02 - Post Processing Profile Foundation
3:32 - Eye Adaptation
4:29 - Terrain Variation
5:19 - Background Detail
6:04 - Grass Colouring
6:53 - Realistic Texture
8:00 - Reflection Probes
11:17 - Screen-Space Reflections
12:39 - Light Probes
14:36 - Volumetric Lighting
15:40 - Decals

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HELPFUL VIDEOS
⦿ Previous Tips and Tricks Video (Focuses on the terrain system)

⦿ Post Processing Tutorial (Ideal if you are just beginning with the post-processing system)

⦿ Normal Map Baking Tutorial (Markom3D - Blender)

⦿ Materialize Tutorial (Gamefromscratch)

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
⦿ Materialize (Texture Map Generator)

⦿ Aura (FREE volumetric lighting system)

⦿ Volumetric Lights for Unity 5 (SlightlyMad)

⦿ Simple Decal System (FREE)

⦿ Good Site to Find Textures (FREE)

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SOCIAL MEDIA
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MUSIC
⦿ Down Below (Vindsvept)

⦿ Space Walk (Silent Partner)

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ASSETS SEEN IN VIDEO
⦿ Uncharted Mansion and FX (The Gaming People)

⦿ R.A.M - River Auto Material (NatureManufacture)

⦿ Meadow Environment - Dynamic Nature (NatureManufacture)

⦿ Forest Environment - Dynamic Nature (NatureManufacture)

[HeavensRuin]

I love how it honestly looked more realistic without the post processing at 1:10

[tranceemerson]

Don't forget to apply the normal map texture from the surface your decals go on, to your decal. this transfers the brick shape to the decal.

[亮澄林-gi]

You are really a generous and professional person, I will always be there for you

[joqqy]

Thank you, a great information packed video.
I like the calm atmosphere of your videos, clear voice and straight to the point information. Don't ever change that, it is perfect.

[nhannguyenphuc]

Can't wait for the volumetric lighting video.

[jimmyonchillies]

This is the best tutorials for graphics that I've ever seen, i know i'm watching this two years later but keep up the good work i love it.

[StefanLundmark]

4:52 Frustum culling is not affected by how the terrain is sculpted. The frustum is just that, your frustum.

[Peak_Stone]

Hey man, nice video. And let me tell you why I say that. It is very relaxing, with the music and your tone of voice. It is easy to just relax, thinkabout something, enjoy the calming music, and also learn something, because the information is very easy to digest. With the new pop out video feature, and while I try to work on my own world, I plan to watch a lot of your videos.

[kemkumkim]

I've just started learning Unity last month and your videos help me a lot! Thank you so much man. (I tried to make my map as beautiful as yours but my laptop just couldn't handle it lol)

[fuzzypanda]

This is great content, I see you haven't uploaded anything for a year, I really hope you haven't given up, the world needs more people sharing this kind of knowledge!

[RoyalMunjask]

Wow it's been a while since i haven't seen you !
So much pleasure to have a notifications with your name in !
Guess it will be really useful as always !

Thank you so much for this video !

[ryan]

Decals can certainly be placed on curved surfaces! Brackeys did a video on it like 2 years back. You can project the decals to any surface

[og]

Seriously I love you !!! And your videos are very cool ! With your videos, I can create a veritable good work.

[OrmyGaming]

Awesome tips! And just when I started to work on a bigger projects :) Maybe make a video how to optimize really large terrains and landscapes? That would be super useful, especially since I'm working on VR.

[Palerider]

Great tutorials! Very detailed explanations of the settings for each Tip. Thanks for putting this together. Please create a tutorial on Baking complex lighting in a scene with a Day&Night cycle.

[digitaljeepney]

one of the best unity videos out there. thank you.

[shiroyasha]

I fell in love with your type of tutorials... damn i wish u would be my all time tutor and teach me everything in unity from A to Z !

[claudioantonelli]

Bonus points for using a decal from my favorite Commander Keen game ^^

[correiaivan]

Thank you! I was wondering if I could get unreal engine results in unity and voilá, this video helped me a lot

[SimonTysland]

I love your tips and tricks videoes. They are among the best unity related videoes on youtube, simple and straight to the point. Release a new video soon! Don't know about what topic, but I bet you can find something. HDRP is all the rage now, so maybe something about that?