Session 9: Swift CG+: Importing 2d assets
Preparation
Please download the Session09.zip file link in the Materials Tab above, and to acquire further materials.
Description
This video tutorial details the Import feature for still images and font assets.
Session specific objectives
- Importing 2d assets
- Importing 2d fonts as geometry and extruded
Chapter 1: Importing and placing still images
- Standard import
- Creating a new Shader from the Default Shader
- Assigning to a rectangle
Chapter 2: Texture tab settings:
- Blending mode sub menus
- Position sub menus
- Filter and Mapping sub menus
- Format sub menus
Chapter 3: Mixed resolution images
- From 720 to 8k images
Chapter 4: Images with alpha and transparencies
- Importing with “Create Shader for Each Image” setting
- Interpreting and setting alpha channels
Chapter 5: Managing images in 3d space
- Z fighting
- Scenegraph ordering
- Pre-multiplication
Expected duration
1 hour
User Level
All new and L1 (Level 1) users
