Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Quick showcase for a reply on the Unity forum how one can use Animation Preview Pro for positioning characters eg for cut-scenes or just some quick scenes without having to wire the character and animation to a character controller. Additionally useful as well for the quick creation of promo screenshots.
Assets used:
* Animation Preview Pro
assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/animation-preview-pro-227335?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=riapp&utm_source=aff
* Realistic Fox
assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/animals/realistic-fox-278200?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=marf&utm_source=aff
Quick showcase for a reply on the Unity forum how one can use Animation Preview Pro for positioning characters eg for cut-scenes or just some quick scenes without having to wire the character and animation to a character controller. Additionally useful as well for the quick creation of promo screenshots.
Assets used:
* Animation Preview Pro
assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/animation-preview-pro-227335?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=riapp&utm_source=aff
* Realistic Fox
assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/animals/realistic-fox-278200?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=marf&utm_source=aff
![Dritvík Basalt Coast Presets with MicroVerse and Terrain Scan
Dritvík Basalt Coast is an exciting environmental asset. I toyed around with it a lot recently and decided to create presets for MicroVerse with it. Heres a quick showcase. I also noticed that Game Dev Buddies released a free github repo which showcases terrain scan for URP. I had to try, its very exciting.
The presets are created for URP. The water in the video is Crest 5. The character controller is the usual one from Malbers and the Astronaut is from Maksim Bugrimov.
The update for the presets is pending approval by the Unity Asset Store team.
00:00 Start with new URP scene
00:04 Stack various terrains
00:18 Texture showcase
00:34 Add biome
00:44 Fine-tune biome
01:14 Add Crest 5 preset
01:30 Adjust clear stamp of ocean
01:44 Add more rocks
01:48 Skybox, post processing, lighting, time of day
02:20 Shorelines
02:32 Add Astronaut prefab (includes terrain scan)
02:40 Water collider to auto-enable Astronaut swim
02:48 Cinemachine and application wizard
03:28 Lets play!
Assets used:
* [⚡ New Year Sale ⚡] Dritvík - Basalt Coast
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/landscapes/dritv-k-basalt-coast-243368?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=vadbc&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ New Year Sale ⭐] World Building Bundle for MicroVerse
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/world-building-bundle-for-microverse-243593?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=riwbbmv&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ New Year Sale ⭐] Ultimate StampIT! Collection
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/landscapes/ultimate-stampit-collection-221299?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=riusc&utm_source=aff
(Note: Included in World Building Bundle for MicroVerse)
* [⭐ New Year Sale ⭐] MicroVerse - Core Collection
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/microverse-core-collection-232976?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=jbmcc&utm_source=aff
* [⚡ New Year Sale ⚡] Crest Water 5 (Oceans, Rivers, Lakes)
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/particles-effects/crest-water-5-oceans-rivers-lakes-268614?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=whc5&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ New Year Sale ⭐] Horse Animset Pro (Riding System)
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/animals/horse-animset-pro-riding-system-79902?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=mahap&utm_source=aff
(the character controller of it)
* Biomes and Presets 3 for MicroVerse
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/biomes-and-presets-3-for-microverse-295049?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ribp3mv&utm_source=aff
(Note: Biomes and Presets for MicroVerse is included in World Building Bundle for MicroVerse, I recommend to upgrade from there)
* Astronauts (Pack)
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/astronauts-pack-206540?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=mbap&utm_source=aff
* Photo Session
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/camera/photo-session-227393?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=rips&utm_source=aff
* NavTools Bundle
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/level-design/navtools-bundle-quick-smooth-navigation-for-unity-229755?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=rintb&utm_source=aff
Github Repositories used:
* Death-Stranding-Terrain-Scan by Game Dev Buddies
https://github.com/GameDevBuddies/Death-Stranding-Terrain-Scan
Music used:
Sky Mubs - One Mans Strength
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfLcfLGzTsk
Sky Mubs Social Links:
• Youtube : / skymubs
• Facebook : / skymubs
• SoundCloud : / sky-mubs
• Twitter : / skymubs
• Itunes : https://apple.co/2Pb6JWv
• Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2vFc9RJ
• Amazon : https://amzn.to/2Bl3rNU
• Website : https://sky-mubs.com
• Email → skymubs@hotmail.com Dritvík Basalt Coast Presets with MicroVerse and Terrain Scan](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/E2NyqL-PzK0/mqdefault.jpg)

![Survivor Base Railroads Presets for MicroVerse
Survivor Base is an exciting asset and it got train cars and railroads. So I added presets for the railroad creation. It would require for everyone to have MV Roads installed, so instead of expecting it to be installed (you should though, its awesome) the road presets need to be installed manually. Otherwise youd get errors upon installation about missing Unity Splines. It just takes a second, see the video. Heres a quick showcase of the installation and presets in use.
00:00 Start with MV and a height stamp
00:02 Add a forest biome
00:06 Install the additional MV Roads presets
00:16 Paint the railroad spline
Assets used:
* [⚡ Flash Deal ⚡] World Building Bundle for MicroVerse
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/world-building-bundle-for-microverse-243593?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=riwbbmv&utm_source=aff
or
* [⚡ Flash Deal ⚡] Ultimate StampIT! Collection
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/landscapes/ultimate-stampit-collection-221299?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=riusc&utm_source=aff
(Note: Included in World Building Bundle for MicroVerse)
* [⭐ Spring Sale ⭐] MicroVerse - Core Collection
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/microverse-core-collection-232976?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=jbmvcc&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ Spring Sale ⭐] MicroVerse - Roads
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/microverse-roads-208590?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=jbmvr&utm_source=aff
* Survivor Base
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/industrial/survivor-base-315274?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=qasb&utm_source=aff
* Biomes and Presets for MicroVerse + QuadArt
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/biomes-and-presets-for-microverse-quadart-314214?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ribpqa&utm_source=aff
or
* Biomes and Presets 4 for MicroVerse
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/biomes-and-presets-4-for-microverse-312857?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ribpmv4&utm_source=aff
(includes all presets of Biomes and Presets for MicroVerse + QuadArt in the individual assets 1 to 4)
* Photo Session
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/camera/photo-session-227393?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=rips&utm_source=aff Survivor Base Railroads Presets for MicroVerse](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EAl5IN8mMRg/mqdefault.jpg)

![World Creator 3 | A song about my favorite Unity and Unreal Engine terrain generation software
I just love to explore new areas, as its most likely obvious to everyone. So Ive been working on something new for a few weeks now. Songs are about the moments you live in. While I enjoyed using World Creator 3 today I figured why not create a song about it. So heres that 😁Please do note that Im not affiliated, I just enjoy using that software 😀
The lyrics if youd like to sing along:
[Intro – soft, in awe]
Empty world upon my screen
Just a grid, all flat and clean
No mountains yet, no sky, no sound
But I know what’s coming now
One brush stroke, a gentle flow
And suddenly the earth can grow
[Verse 1]
Where there once was only space
Land begins to take its place
Rivers carving silver lines
Through valleys born inside my mind
Cliffs rise up in morning light
Forests breathing into sight
Not just shapes and not just code
But living worlds that start to unfold
[Pre-Chorus]
I’m not just moving heights around
I’m shaping life from silent ground
Every ridge and every seam
Feels more real than just a dream
[Chorus]
World Creator, you make dreams real
Turning empty space to worlds I feel
Mountains, deserts, open sea
All imagined — now I see
World Creator, in your design
Art and nature intertwine
Between the shaders, light, and time
You build infinity from my mind
[Verse 2]
Erosion flows like poetry
Shaping stone so naturally
Layer by layer the planet grows
Like it’s always been, it only shows
Masks and maps and grains of sand
Biomes forming across the land
Nothing random, all aligned
Like nature coded by design
[Pre-Chorus]
I shift the world a little more
Watch new continents explore
Every texture falls in place
Like nature left a hidden trace
[Chorus]
World Creator, you make dreams real
Turning empty space to worlds I feel
Mountains, deserts, open sea
All imagined — now I see
World Creator, in your design
Art and nature intertwine
Between the shaders, light, and time
You build infinity from my mind
[Bridge – bigger, emotional]
Not just terrain, not just design
You give my thoughts a form, a spine
Ideas turn to stone and land
Fantasy shaped by my own hand
From silent grid to living scene
You make imagined places seen
[Final Chorus – epic lift]
World Creator, you’re my sphere
Every vision starts right here
Every map a brand new birth
Every project — living earth
World Creator, this I know
You help my inner worlds to grow
When I build the worlds I see
It all begins… with you
Software recommended:
* World Creator 3
https://www.world-creator.com World Creator 3 | A song about my favorite Unity and Unreal Engine terrain generation software](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EWex2OShhNA/mqdefault.jpg)
![Spline Tools: Introduction - Part 1
Unitys Splines are awesome, but could benefit from more features. So I created an asset with QoL improvements by combining what I had in YAPP and Genesis for MicroVerse, wrapping it into Unitys Toolkit. While at it I added even more features. This video is a first introduction with most common functionality. You can check out the feature list in the asset description.
I also tried text to speech for a change. Its quite impressive 😁
Assets used:
* [⭐ New Release Sale ⭐] Spline Tools for Unity Splines
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/spline-tools-for-unity-splines-371434?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=rist&utm_source=aff Spline Tools: Introduction - Part 1](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EXFWU8diiPE/mqdefault.jpg)

![MicroVerse Tip: Preset Creation: Transfer Noise and Filters - Part 3
When you create biomes you need flexible tools to adjust settings with ease. Single popup menus are tedious, so I created a feature-button panel in Genesis for MicroVerse. Here you can see how to transfer noise and filters so that the vegetation is placed only on green grass. Depending on how many vegetation items you place, its also helpful to adjust the density with ease.
00:00 Start with blank terrain
00:02 Add terrain textures
00:10 Add vegetation preset
00:14 Adjust single preset, hide others for better visibility of settings effect
00:18 Use texture filter only, set to grass terrain layer
00:38 Open ReGenesis window
00:44 Show other plants again, they still have the original noise and filter
00:52 Transfer is set to siblings, ie source gameobject data are transferred to all in same hierarchy
00:56 Transfer noise from source to siblings
01:04 Transfer filters from source to siblings
01:14 Transfer density from source to siblings
01:30 Add another vegetation preset
01:34 Set target type from siblings to target children
01:46 Transfer from source to the specified gameobject hierarchy
02:04 Add trees
02:20 Reparenting changes the transform, make sure its reset for children
02:30 Transfer noise and filter from detail settings to tree settings
02:46 Adjust tree density
Assets used:
* [⚡ Flash Deal ⚡] World Building Bundle for MicroVerse
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/world-building-bundle-for-microverse-243593?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=riwbbmv&utm_source=aff
(Ultimate StampIT! Collection and Genesis for MicroVerse used in the video)
* [⭐ Spring Sale ⭐] MicroVerse - Core Collection
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/microverse-core-collection-232976?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=jbmvcc&utm_source=aff
* Coast & Dunes Environment - Dynamic Nature (Beach Sea Islands Dry Desert)
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/vegetation/coast-dunes-environment-dynamic-nature-beach-sea-islands-dry-des-309456?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=nmcde&utm_source=aff
* Biomes and Presets 4 for MicroVerse
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/biomes-and-presets-4-for-microverse-312857?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ribpmv4&utm_source=aff
Music used:
Sky Mubs - A Warrior In Your Heart
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBuCegX9gQg
Sky Mubs Social Links:
• Youtube : / skymubs
• Facebook : / skymubs
• SoundCloud : / sky-mubs
• Twitter : / skymubs
• Itunes : https://apple.co/2Pb6JWv
• Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2vFc9RJ
• Amazon : https://amzn.to/2Bl3rNU
• Website : https://sky-mubs.com
• Email → skymubs@hotmail.com MicroVerse Tip: Preset Creation: Transfer Noise and Filters - Part 3](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G3dSa8v4eN8/mqdefault.jpg)
![Staging a Scene with Chinese Dragon, Red Panda, Monkey King and Demon
Asian Dynasty Environment got released and it got me so excited that Id like to explore it further. I kept on adding prefabs and at some point I drifted off from realism to what you see in the video. Id like to create a gameplay prototype, so I staged a quick scene with assets Id like to use. That is what this video is about: See what works, what doesnt, which animations to use, etc.
My asset Animation Preview is currently in Unitys New Year Sale, however I advise everyone to use Animation Preview Pro. Its the one I use in the video. In order to have Animation Preview Pro seemingly be on -50% sale as well, I set the upgrade price from Animation Preview to $10 for those interested in the asset.
I also use my asset Photo Session here. I added a capture button to the recently added viewer with which you can conveniently capture screenshots from the scene.
The Red Panda got fluffy-fied using Fluffy Grooming Tool. The Chinese Dragon was purchased on turbosquid. It has only a single animation unfortunately. Ill have to find another for the gameplay prototype. The Monkey King and the Demon were put into the Animal Controller of Malbers, so theyll be able to navigate in the prototype. The Demon is one of a pack (see link used assets), the other characters of the pack work nicely as well.
The background music is from Sky Mubs, his music is always relaxing during work.
Assets used:
* [⭐ New Year Sale ⭐] Animation Preview
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/animation-preview-224321?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ap&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ Reduced Upgrade Price from Animation Preview ⭐] Animation Preview Pro
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/animation-preview-pro-227335?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=app&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ New Year Sale ⭐] Fantasy Enemies (Pack)
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/humanoids/fantasy/fantasy-enemies-pack-254954?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=fep&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ New Year Sale ⭐] Fluffy Grooming Tool
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/modeling/fluffy-grooming-tool-193828?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=fgt&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ New Year Sale ⭐] Animal Controller
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/animation/animal-controller-148877?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ac&utm_source=aff
* Photo Session
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/camera/photo-session-227393?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ps&utm_source=aff
* Asian Dynasty Environment
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/asian-dynasty-environment-267161?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ade&utm_source=aff
* MKing
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/humanoids/fantasy/mking-47069?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=mk&utm_source=aff
* Realistic Raccoons and Red Panda
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/animals/realistic-raccoons-and-red-panda-126443?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=rrarp&utm_source=aff
* Spear And Halberd Animset
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/animations/spear-and-halberd-animset-168429?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=shas&utm_source=aff
Music used:
Sky Mubs - Now You believe in You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfLcfLGzTsk
Sky Mubs Social Links:
• Youtube : / skymubs
• Facebook : / skymubs
• SoundCloud : / sky-mubs
• Twitter : / skymubs
• Itunes : https://apple.co/2Pb6JWv
• Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2vFc9RJ
• Amazon : https://amzn.to/2Bl3rNU
• Website : https://sky-mubs.com
• Email → skymubs@hotmail.com Staging a Scene with Chinese Dragon, Red Panda, Monkey King and Demon](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/G7h7OzAr86c/mqdefault.jpg)
![Lets create a Golf Game - Part 2
Lets use MicroVerse to create backdrop mountains to create a vast immersion of the terrain.
Assets used:
* [⭐ New Release Sale ⭐] Genesis Pro for MicroVerse
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/genesis-pro-for-microverse-384942?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=rigpmv&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ Summer Sale ⭐] MicroVerse - Core Collection
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/microverse-core-collection-232976?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=jbmcc&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ Summer Sale ⭐] World Building Bundle for MicroVerse
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/world-building-bundle-for-microverse-243593?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=riwbbmv&utm_source=aff
or
* Ultimate StampIT! Collection
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/landscapes/ultimate-stampit-collection-221299?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=riusc&utm_source=aff
* [⭐ Summer Sale ⭐] Pure Nature 2 : Meadows
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/pure-nature-2-meadows-269085?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=bkme&utm_source=aff
* Pure Nature 2 : Mountains
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/pure-nature-2-mountains-269088?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=bkmo&utm_source=aff
* Terrain Converter - Terrain to Mesh for Unity 6, MicroVerse, Gaia Terrain
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/terrain-converter-terrain-to-mesh-for-unity-6-microverse-gaia-te-295048?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ritc&utm_source=aff
* SceneNav - Smooth & Fast Scene Navigation
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/utilities/scenenav-smooth-fast-scene-navigation-220117?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=sn&utm_source=aff
* Photo Session
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/camera/photo-session-227393?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=rips&utm_source=aff Lets create a Golf Game - Part 2](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GBr7IEAJzd0/mqdefault.jpg)
![How to use Gaia with the Ultimate StampIT! Collection in Unity
My Ultimate StampIT! Collection for Unity will be in the Flash Deals of Unitys upcoming Black Friday sale and available at a discount of -70% for 6 hours. It is quite the honor to be invited by the Asset Store Team for such an occasion.
My stamps are general purpose. You can use them with Unitys own Terrain Tools, MicroVerse, Gaia, etc. In addition to Unity you can even use them in Unreal Engine.
This video is an example about how you can use them with Gaia. Basically you just drag the stamps into the Scanner Exports folder and use them with the means of Gaia. The folder Im using in the video shows the FREE stamps which I intend to keep free. No obligation to support me by purchasing the Ultimate StampIT! Collection, if you just keep on using the FREE ones itll make my work count as well 😊
In addition to the above technique you can as well use the Gaia Stamp Importer.
But given that my Ultimate StampIT! Collection has more than 800 (!) stamps this might become a lengthy task. So dragging them into the Scanner Exports folder is way faster 😉
Assets used:
* [⭐ Upcoming Flash Deal ⭐] Ultimate StampIT! Collection
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/landscapes/ultimate-stampit-collection-221299?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=usc&utm_source=aff
* StampIT! Collection - FREE Examples
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/stampit-collection-free-examples-218286?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=fsie&utm_source=aff
* Gaia 2021
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/terrain/gaia-2021-terrain-scene-generator-193509?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=gaia&utm_source=aff
* NavTools Bundle
https://assetstore.unity.com/packages/tools/level-design/navtools-bundle-quick-smooth-navigation-for-unity-229755?aid=1011lfvh6&pubref=ntb&utm_source=aff How to use Gaia with the Ultimate StampIT! Collection in Unity](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GCQWbAFKG-k/mqdefault.jpg)