Animation

Animations in Unity

Animations are essential to any Unity project, bringing characters and objects to life with fluid movement and dynamic actions. With Unity’s powerful animation tools, game developers can create engaging experiences that captivate players and enhance the game experience. In this lesson, we’ll explore the different types of animations available in Unity, categorizing them into two main groups: in-editor and external. By understanding these classifications, developers can better integrate animations into their projects and create more immersive and engaging experiences for their players.

Unity in-editor animation

These are the types of animations that can be created in Unity. Let’s learn about them with the help of an example of a bouncing ball.

Ball bounce animation

In this section, we’re going to add animation to a Sphere GameObject.

Step 1: Add a Sphere GameObject

• First, import a Sphere GameObject in the scene. For this, navigate to “GameObject > 3D Object ...