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Potential of shader graph and VFX graph in Unity 

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Shader Graph can also be used to create custom shaders by connecting nodes that define operations such as colour blending, texture mapping, and light calculations. With the advent of AI tools’ mainstream ventures, Unity has teased AI-based tools that could take efficiency and creativity to a whole new level.

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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games

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If they don’t create textures themselves, 3D modelers will work especially closely with texture artists and look development artists (aka surfacing artists) who will add realism and detail to their model through texture maps and shaders. AI programmer - Artificial intelligence (AI) programmers give a game its 'brain'.

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From Concept to Completion: Navigating the Game Art Production Pipeline 

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Texturing defines how surfaces interact with light, whether through hand-painted styles (ideal for stylized games) or procedural texturing (for realistic environments). Physically Based Rendering (PBR) ensures materials behave consistently under different lighting conditions.