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Baking Lights for Better Performance in Unity

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In this one-hour, project-based course, you'll learn how to precalculate, or "bake" lights for better performance. You'll learn how to configure lightmapping and other light-related settings that can greatly improve the frame-rate of any game. The guided project will introduce you to the following Unity concepts: - Lightmapping - Light Modes - UV Overlap This series makes use of the medieval-themed Unity project created in Light Up Your World in Unity (Introduction to Lighting). It compliments this guided project and, although not a prerequisite, is recommended for a more well-rounded understanding of the concepts presented herein. Note: This course works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We're currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

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Discover how to enhance your game's performance with the "Baking Lights for Better Performance in Unity" course. This beginner-level, one-hour, project-based course focuses on pre-calculating or "baking" lights, configuring lightmapping, and other settings to improve frame rates. Guided by Coursera, you'll explore key Unity concepts such as Lightmapping, Light Modes, and UV Overlap, using a medieval-themed project. Ideal for North America-based learners, this course is free and complements the "Light Up Your World in Unity" course for a more comprehensive understanding.