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November 12, 2015 in Learn
Gotcha! Instead of building an app or website with us on Treehouse, you’re reading this blog post. You’re not focused. I get it. This happens to me all the time. I try to maintain focus on something, but end up…
Updated on November 9, 2015 in Learn
Hi, I’m Jake, a Motion Designer here at Treehouse. We use a lot of animation and motion, and some of you have been asking to learn more about it in our Community forums. This post is intended to give you…
Updated on October 4, 2022 in Learn
At some point or another, every game developer has to create a loading screen. Often, you’ll see a loading screen at the start of a game, or when entering a new area of the game. A loading bar or a spinning…
October 22, 2015 in Learn
Here’s the thing: You don’t really have a choice. The likelihood that you’ll be developing software in a single language these days is slim. Isomorphic web applications – where the same code that runs on the server runs on the…
Updated on March 21, 2023 in Learn
In this post, I’ll describe my approach to texture mapping and outline the asset workflow that I use to go from a plain 3D model to a prop that’s ready for a game. If you’re new to making video games, you will…
Updated on August 2, 2018 in Learn
In this post, I’ll outline the asset workflow that I use to model game props, like the old radio in the image below. If you’re new to making games, you will gain an understanding of some of the major concepts involved in modeling art assets. And if you…
Updated on September 15, 2015 in Learn
Java is one of those languages that you’ve probably met at some point or another. It’s everywhere. From large enterprise applications like Salesforce to introductory programming classes at university to Android apps on your phone, Java is like your reliable…
Updated on August 1, 2018 in Learn
Image effects in the Unity game engine can have a big impact on the look of your game. A bloom effect can turn harsh lighting into a warm sunny day, or an effect like color correction can make a landscape look…
Updated on August 1, 2018 in Learn
The thought of making a video game can be daunting. There’s code to write, 3D assets to model and texture, sound design, music, gameplay, voice acting, multiplayer, platform integration, marketing, bugs to patch… The list never seems to end. It…
Updated on August 6, 2015 in Treehouse News
We are so excited to grow our team of Treehouse teachers and have four new teachers to introduce to you! These amazing individuals will help us bring more content to you in a few topics, as well as offer a…
July 13, 2015 in Treehouse News
The Treehouse Show is coming to an end. Episode 149 will be available tomorrow, and the final episode will be available on Tuesday, July 21st, 2015. Here’s an announcement video that announces this announcement. After 150 episodes shot over 3…
Updated on August 18, 2015 in Learn
Learning to code can be so daunting. There are so many languages to choose from, new technologies are constantly arising, and the amount of information to take in can be overwhelming. This feeling can really bring down the budding developer,…