🚀 Our 2nd Unity asset just dropped! Turn any 3D scene into hand-drawn magic ✏️🎨 Mixbox mixing (yes, blue + yellow = green!), organic hatching that sticks to objects, watercolor vibes & more. Instant emotion. Perfect for game jams. 👉 u3d.as/3LkD

A new version of our dithering package is available! 🔹 UV mapping support so dithering stays attached to objects 🔹 Simple outline effect for better readability 🔹 Map rendering: UV, depth, normal & object ID maps Demo: youtu.be/63SeDafMsv0?... Asset Store: u3d.as/3Jmj

Fine lines in dynamic scenes cause havoc. A cheat: don’t pixelize. You still get the dithering effect, but without all the artifacts caused by lines. (Example made with our Unity asset: u3d.as/3Jmj)

Dithering technology can be used as a crude (but super fast) hatching effect. (Example made with our Unity asset, you can check the link in our bio to get it)

Applying smooth noise before dithering adds organic shapes to an otherwise geometric scene. (Example made with our Unity asset: u3d.as/3Jmj)

Dithering patterns add a layer of order to an otherwise organic scene. It reminds me of older times and machines. And of crafting with precision. (Example made with our Unity asset: u3d.as/3Jmj)

Limiting color palettes emphasize striking silhouettes, but it takes a lot of effort to set things up so those silhouettes appear, especially when the player controls angles. Tweakling value distribution is a very useful tool to get better contrast. (Example made with our Unity asset: u3d.as/3Jmj)

Changing the sky color is a superb way to change mood. Especially effective when used with stylized rendering. (Example made with our Unity asset: u3d.as/3Jmj)

Inks mix subtractively — great transparency, easy to implement. Not perfect though: greens still look a bit too digital. ✒️

This technique rebuilds the image by mixing color layers with MixBox lerping — a powerful color grading method that lets you target specific hues. Each layer defines a color gamut, and the algorithm picks the closest match to the desired color.

Watercolor shaders often look too digital, using Mixbox-inspired pigments makes them feel natural, like real paint on paper. To learn more about this, click here: youtu.be/SToxEBRt8Xg?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

• Markers • Uses CMY • Works OK because marker ink is transparent • Easy to implement (Same basic idea as mixing layers of watercolor)

Crosshatching + Mixbox mixing = pigment-like rendering. 🎨 The hard part? Deciding how much of each color to layer. We use golden section search to minimize the error and make the final result match the image we want To learn more about this, click here: youtu.be/SToxEBRt8Xg?... #shaders #gamedev

Learn how to build colors from layers of hatching or paint! 🎨 We cover RGB, CMY, and mixing models for physical media. youtu.be/SToxEBRt8Xg?...

When working with a limited palette, we have an endless variety of options to create different emotions. This is why realism can be very boring in comparrison. #shaders #gamedev #Unity

Kami’s Garden: Bound To The Pages de La Hojita Studio. Acompaña a Kami mientras busca salir del misterioso mundo de Heralia, enfrentando criaturas y usando palabras mágicas para avanzar. 20 de Agosto, 18:00, Plataforma Cultural JGM, Grecia 3551, metro Estadio Nacional. ¡Te esperamos! #gamedevplanet

When quantizing color in stylized effects, one problem is how bad the greens look. Computer green is the most annatural color (followed by computer magenta). A cheap trick to combat this is to simply shift greens towards yellow or cyan.

This is another experiement trying to see if we can capture something of van Gogh's style. This version applies the water color effect to the previous effect. #shaders #gamedev #unity

This is an experiment on the way to create a van Gogh filter.

While prototyping the tech we use in the videos, a lot of fun ideas come up that are too random to use. Here is one that uses a 3D texture, some smooth noise, and cross-hatching to create the effect.

For stylized rendering with few colors, we have many ways to choose which color to use! Here are some examples.

🧠 Geometry isn’t just visuals — it’s logic. In our latest video, we explore how math helps games define shapes using equations, inequalities, logical functions, and SDFs. Ideal for shader artists, FX devs, and curious minds. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/YhR6Woj-Yjs #Shaders #Unity

Why settle for plain RGB? 🎨 With colored dithering you can: – Mix channels creatively. – Use per-channel patterns. – Craft custom color ramps. From retro grids to surreal vibes—shader freedom unlocked. 🔥 Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/Eqfu0meQVMs?... #GameDev #Unity

Light, pigment, chaos – watercolor is as much science as it is art. Our next video dives into crafting this effect in shaders. To learn more about this, click here: youtu.be/YMp7VaXuB5A #Shaders #StylizedRendering #GameDev #Unity

Box blur basics Easy to write, but slows down quickly as the blur size increases. The fix? Use two passes, one horizontal, one vertical. Same result Much better performance These are called separable operations. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/t0qkieYME6E?... #Shaders #GameDev #Unity

This one's for the shader nerds and art lovers: We're turning noise, blur, and color math into something that looks like it was made with a brush. Watercolor in motion, built step by step. To learn more about this, click here: youtu.be/YMp7VaXuB5A?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

Rim shaders are a simple way to outline 3D objects, by comparing normals to the view direction. Great for organic shapes, but flat surfaces need tweaks for consistent results Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/t0qkieYME6E?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

Light, pigment, chaos, watercolor is as much science as it is art. Our next video dives into crafting this effect in shaders. To learn more about this, click here: youtu.be/YMp7VaXuB5A?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

Thick 3D outlines can shrink with distance. Extruding in clip space keeps screen-space thickness more consistent—but viewing angle still affects line appearance. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/t0qkieYME6E?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

Cross-hatching can take many forms. These variations all come from the same base effect, layered lines, rotated and combined to simulate shadow and texture. Small changes in angle, spacing, or texture = totally different feel. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/NrYGC4hyCVg?... #shaders #unity

Dithering once faked color depth, now it's a bold stylistic tool. Games like Obra Dinn use it to create striking, illustrated worlds. Retro tech, modern magic. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/Eqfu0meQVMs?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

What if your game looked like a painting in motion? We’re blending art and code to recreate the organic beauty of watercolor in real-time rendering. To learn more about this, follow this link: youtu.be/YMp7VaXuB5A?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

What if your shading changed with the emotion of the scene? With procedural cross-hatching, you can vary stroke style based on time, mood, or location, just like music or lighting. This isn’t just style, it’s storytelling. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/NrYGC4hyCVg?... #shaders #unity

This one's for the shader nerds and art lovers: we're turning noise, blur, and color math into something that looks like it was made with a brush. Watercolor in motion, built step by step. We are working on the next video, here is a sneak preview. #shaders #gamedev #unity

Cross-hatching is a dynamic shader technique. Our video explores it with cel-shading, polar UV displacement, object-space sampling, and dynamic rotation using Voronoi and checkerboard logic. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/NrYGC4hyCVg?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

Cross-hatching can take many forms. These variations all come from the same base effect, layered lines, rotated and combined to simulate shadow and texture. Small changes in angle, spacing, or texture = totally different feel. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/NrYGC4hyCVg?... #shaders #unity

Pro tip for dithered scenes: Lighting direction is key. Brighten surfaces facing the camera for readability, add subtle outlines for clarity, and test dithers on ramps to spot artifacts. Small details make a big difference. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/Eqfu0meQVMs?... #shaders #unity

Can games look like watercolor? 🎮 🎨 Learn to build a real-time watercolor shader in #Unity—edge washes, subtle noise, blooming borders & CMY mixing. Dive in now! → youtu.be/YMp7VaXuB5A?...#Unity—edge #GameDev #ShaderDev #IndieDev

Cross-hatching can take many forms. These variations all come from the same base effect, layered lines, rotated and combined to simulate shadow and texture. Small changes in angle, spacing, or texture = totally different feel. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/NrYGC4hyCVg?... #shaders #unity

Watercolor isn't just a style, it's fluid dynamics, translucency, and subtractive color mixing. We're breaking it down into simple, procedural steps to give your game that painted feel. We are working on the next video – here is a sneak preview. #Shaders #StylizedRendering #GameDev #Unity

Cross-hatching can take many forms. These variations all come from the same base effect, layered lines, rotated and combined to simulate shadow and texture. Small changes in angle, spacing, or texture = totally different feel. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/NrYGC4hyCVg?... #shaders #unity

For thick outlines without performance hits, Jump-Fill uses a fast, GPU-optimized algorithm to draw clean lines quickly, and its structure is reusable for other effects. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/t0qkieYME6E?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

UV displacement creates smooth, wavy lines, but they don’t resemble hatching on their own. By using per-pixel color remapping before thresholding, we can control line thickness precisely, even with heavy distortion. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/NrYGC4hyCVg?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

Until now, dithering usually worked on pixel brightness… But what if we dither each color channel separately? More perceived color depth Unique, creative visual effects Perfect for retro-inspired or wild experimental looks in games! Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/Eqfu0meQVMs?... #unity

Light, pigment and chaos, watercolor is as much science as it is art. Our next video dives into crafting this effect in shaders. We are working on the next video, here is a sneak preview. #Shaders #StylizedRendering #GameDev #Unity

Dithering isn’t just grids or random noise, you can design custom patterns like dots or shifting lines to create specific textures. It’s a powerful way to craft unique visual styles, especially in shaders and games. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/Eqfu0meQVMs?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

Edge detection in 3D goes beyond color. By applying filters to: Depth Normals Object IDs instead We get cleaner, more accurate outlines, especially in complex scenes. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/t0qkieYME6E?... #shaders #gamedev #unity

This one's for the shader nerds and art lovers: We're turning noise, blur, and color math into something that looks like it was made with a brush. Watercolor in motion, built step by step. We are working on the next video, here is a sneak preview. #shaders #gamedev #unity

Cross-hatching can take many forms. These variations all come from the same base effect, layered lines, rotated and combined to simulate shadow and texture. Small changes in angle, spacing, or texture = totally different feel. Watch the full breakdown here: youtu.be/NrYGC4hyCVg?... #gamedev #unity

🎮 Can games look like drawings...? ✍ In this video we show how you can use shaders to mimic cross hatching in Unity. Check it out to learn how! (Works great with the techniques we showed in earlier videos on dithering and outlining.)