3D Content Creation for Virtual Reality

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Free Online Course: 3D Content Creation for Virtual Reality provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. 3D Content Creation for Virtual Reality is taught by Craig Barr.

Overview
  • Learn modeling, texturing, and rendering techniques to produce compelling 3D content for virtual reality games and simulations with Maya, Unity, and Unreal.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Welcome
    • What to know
    • Using the exercise files
    1. Introduction to Virtual Reality
    • Virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality
    • VR terminology
    • VR hardware and refresh rate
    • Head Mounted Display (HMD) options
    2. Building Assets for Virtual Reality
    • VR asset modeling
    • Setting the scene: Real world scale
    • Building efficient models
    • Effective texturing
    • Exporting and ideal file formats for VR
    • Quality testing in VR
    • Geometry vs. normal mapping
    3. Creating Mood and Adding Complexity for Virtual Reality
    • Creating mood with lighting
    • Using ambient effects, adding dust
    • Post-processing effects
    4. Rendering for Virtual Reality
    • What is "Real Time"?
    • Rendering for film vs. games vs. VR
    • Tips to prevent VR sickness
    • Frame rate tools for VR
    5. Advancements in Virtual Reality Content Creation
    • Unreal virtual reality technology
    • VR future considerations
    Conclusion
    • Next steps