Reducing Start-up Friction For Realtime VFX Projects

Unity employs a modular package-based approach to extending a project’s capabilities.

Last night, I consolidated the installation process for multiple packages required when using Unity for #realtimevfx and #virtualProduction media creation.

My custom script registers a new Editor menu item enabling a 1-click install workflow for multiple packages.

Installed Packages include:

• USD Exporter
• Streaming Image Sequences
• Cinemachine
• Pro builder

I’ve placed my custom monobehavior C# script within a custom “.unitypackage” which contains a variety of necessary virtual production tools.

I’ve condensed the time, once required, to drag and drop multiple tools, packages, and Editor customizations into two actions: one drag-and-drop followed by a single click.

I’m feeling good about this frictionless approach as a very quick method for spinning up new projects quickly.

#unity3D #madeWithUnity #realtimeVFX #virtualProduction #mediaPipeline