Uploaded December 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Full Tutorial: youtu.be/EqVig88ZC_M
Learn how you can take any 3d model and reduce the polygon count IN-EDITOR to generate LODs. This works on models with Blendshapes, static meshes, and skinned meshes! We'll be using the FREE Mesh Simplifier tool from Unity, called AutoLOD: github.com/Unity-Technologies/AutoLOD to achieve this.
In this tutorial I am using models from the asset store to get a realistic view of how you might use this tool and see what kind of performance benefits you can expect to see. The Half-Orc model here is from InfinityPBR: assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/humanoids/fantasy/half-orc-rpg-character-fantasy-rpg-156256?aid=1101l9QvC
and the City Props are from ReversedInt: assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/urban/city-builder-urban-180722?aid=1101l9QvC (50% off in the New Year's sale)
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👨💻 Unusually, the code is NOT on GitHub because I can't share these models, so there's nothing to put on GitHub.
📚 Resources:
⚫ AutoLOD GitHub: github.com/Unity-Technologies/AutoLOD
⚫ AutoLOD Blog Post: blog.unity.com/technology/unity-labs-autolod-experimenting-with-automatic-performance-improvements
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Most tutorials come from knowledge gained making https://survival.llama.software Llama Survival - a top-down zombie survival shooter for Android and iOS.
I also have some Unity Assets: assetstore.unity.com/publishers/22409?_aid=1101l9QvC
Some links may be affiliate links, which at no additional cost to you, gives me a small portion of the purchase.
#unitytutorial #tutorialtuesday #gamedev #tutorial #unity #llamacademy #gamedevelopment #optimization
Full Tutorial: youtu.be/EqVig88ZC_M
Learn how you can take any 3d model and reduce the polygon count IN-EDITOR to generate LODs. This works on models with Blendshapes, static meshes, and skinned meshes! We'll be using the FREE Mesh Simplifier tool from Unity, called AutoLOD: github.com/Unity-Technologies/AutoLOD to achieve this.
In this tutorial I am using models from the asset store to get a realistic view of how you might use this tool and see what kind of performance benefits you can expect to see. The Half-Orc model here is from InfinityPBR: assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/characters/humanoids/fantasy/half-orc-rpg-character-fantasy-rpg-156256?aid=1101l9QvC
and the City Props are from ReversedInt: assetstore.unity.com/packages/3d/environments/urban/city-builder-urban-180722?aid=1101l9QvC (50% off in the New Year's sale)
💸 Ongoing sales 💸
⚫ Asset Store - New Year's Sale, 50% off THOUSANDS of Assets - assetstore.unity.com/?aid=1101l9QvC
⚫ Humble Bundle - RPG Essentials - humblebundle.com/software/unity-unreal-rpg-essentials-blink-software?partner=llamasoftware&charity=2280172
⚫ Humble Bundle - Unity Tools Encore - humblebundle.com/software/holiday-encore-unity-tools-software?partner=llamasoftware&charity=2280172
⚫ Humble Bundle - Unity Art Encore - humblebundle.com/software/holiday-encore-unity-art-software?partner=llamasoftware&charity=2280172
👨💻 Unusually, the code is NOT on GitHub because I can't share these models, so there's nothing to put on GitHub.
📚 Resources:
⚫ AutoLOD GitHub: github.com/Unity-Technologies/AutoLOD
⚫ AutoLOD Blog Post: blog.unity.com/technology/unity-labs-autolod-experimenting-with-automatic-performance-improvements
📱 Let's stay connected
YouTube: youtube.com/c/LlamAcademy
Patreon: patreon.com/llamacademy
Facebook: facebook.com/LlamAcademyOfficial
Twitter: twitter.com/TheLlamAcademy
TikTok: tiktok.com/@LlamAcademy
Instagram: instagram.com/LlamAcademy
----
Believe in LlamAcademy's mission and have received value from the videos? Consider becoming a Patreon supporter: patreon.com/llamacademy
----
Most tutorials come from knowledge gained making https://survival.llama.software Llama Survival - a top-down zombie survival shooter for Android and iOS.
I also have some Unity Assets: assetstore.unity.com/publishers/22409?_aid=1101l9QvC
Some links may be affiliate links, which at no additional cost to you, gives me a small portion of the purchase.
#unitytutorial #tutorialtuesday #gamedev #tutorial #unity #llamacademy #gamedevelopment #optimization
