Developed as part of my Unity Professional Certification Course, this project features a game cutscene composed of two sequences that introduce players to a compelling story of a spaceship commander and her faithful companion, entrusted with an incredible mission.
Viewers are transported to a military base nestled amidst exotic alien vegetation on a remote planet.
From an aerial perspective, a fleet of spaceships emerges as a commander and her loyal companion receive a debriefing from their general.
The dramatic launch of the ship as it embarks on its journey towards the enigmatic Planet X.
The ship ventures into a secluded region of Planet X, uncovering new mysteries.
The ship gracefully descends, skimming the lake's surface before ascending the crumbling causeway of the ancient temple.
The ship settles near the luminous doorway, and the camera slowly zooms in, intensifying the enigmatic glow.
The first sequence transports viewers to a military base nestled amidst exotic alien vegetation on a remote planet. From an aerial perspective, a fleet of spaceships emerges, and the scene then focuses on a commander and her loyal companion receiving a classified briefing from their general. The sequence concludes with the dramatic launch of their ship as it embarks on a journey towards the enigmatic Planet X.
The second sequence follows the ship as it ventures into a secluded region of Planet X, where a mysterious temple lies hidden amidst sprawling ruins that encircle a vast lake. At the far end, a colossal doorway shimmers with an enigmatic blue light. The ship gracefully descends, skimming the lake's surface before ascending the temple's crumbling causeway. As it settles near the luminous doorway, the camera slowly zooms in, intensifying the enigmatic glow and leaving players on the brink of an unknown adventure.
Built with the Unity3D engine, this cutscene showcases the incredible artwork from the 3D Game Kit developed by Unity Technologies. The music and sound effects were sourced from third-party providers and edited using Audacity. Texturing was done using Adobe Photoshop.
I benefited from the guidance of Unity instructors and engaged in collaborative peer reviews with fellow students. This iterative feedback process ensured alignment with project requirements and fostered a supportive learning environment.
I overcame several technical challenges to meet the project's requirements and ensure optimal quality and performance. These included optimising imported assets to maintain visual appeal and smooth performance, effectively managing Level of Detail (LOD) groups to balance detail and efficiency, crafting realistic particle effects that aligned with the project's artistic vision, achieving consistent and realistic lighting across various scenes, and creating seamless animations and camera movements to enhance the overall narrative experience.
.NET Standard C# Unity3D Unity Version Control Timeline Cinemachine Level of Detail (LOD) State Machine Visual Effects (VFX) Adobe Photoshop
This project allowed me to gain hands-on experience in nearly every major art workflow from the beginning to the end of a project. I developed a deeper understanding of Unity's tools and features, improved my ability to create compelling narratives through cutscenes, and enhanced my skills in asset management, animation, and visual effects.