How To Animate Characters In Unity 3D | Animation Layers Explained

Learn the fundamentals of animating characters with Unity's animation layers, and understand how & why it all works!
This beginner-friendly tutorial is a thorough break down of Animation Layers in Unity 3D and explains how each of the layer's properties work and are useful. By the end of the video, our character is able to walk and aim simultaneously!
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►TIMESTAMPS:
Intro: 0:00
What are layers for?: 0:28
Project Setup Mixamo: 1:26
Import Characters to Unity: 2:26
Convert To Humanoid: 2:35
What Does Humanoid Do?: 2:59
Setup Scene And Character: 3:19
Setup Walk Animation: 3:46
Animator Grid: 3:57
First Animation Layer: 4:08
Add Layer animation: 4:29
Animation Layer Settings: 4:46
Layer Weight Explanation: 4:59
Avatar Mask Intro: 5:46
Avatar Mask Humanoid Settings: 6:00
Using Avatar Mask: 6:22
More Humanoid Settings: 6:41
Avatar Mask IK Example: 6:54
Avatar Mask Transform Settings: 7:30
Blending Settings: 8:02
Blending Override Explained: 8:08
Blending Additive First Explanation: 8:27
Blending Additive Example: 8:43
How Additive Layers Are Tricky: 9:54
How Additive System Works: 10:21
Additive Reference Pose Example: 10:42
Interactive Additive Example: 11:20
Two KeyFrame Crouch: 12:03
Sync Setting Explained: 12:17
Sync Practical Example: 12:44
Timing Setting Explained: 13:22
Timing Example: 13:40
Timing Re-described: 14:25
IK Pass Setting Explained: 14:46
IK Pass Example: 15:00
Outro: 15:25
Next Time:15:30
Thank you for stopping by and checking out my tutorial -- Hope you all enjoy! Please feel free to leave any questions & feedback you may have. This will help shape the direction and style for upcoming videos!
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  • @Noixelfer
    @Noixelfer3 жыл бұрын

    As always, the quality of the explanations is just the best. I can't even describe how perfect the pacing and the video demonstrations are, well done!

  • @Noixelfer

    @Noixelfer

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@iHeartGameDev It definitely is, thanks to the animations you keep the viewers engadged while also providing aditional informations on the presented topic

  • @mixandjam
    @mixandjam3 жыл бұрын

    Such a well explained video!! Thanks for it Nicky!

  • @Boujonzu
    @Boujonzu3 жыл бұрын

    Seriously dude, probably some of the best unity tutorials. The fact that you go over EVERYTHING makes this more like a lecture than a regular tutorial

  • @00031849
    @000318493 жыл бұрын

    This channel needs more visibility because it's a real gem on youtube!

  • @N0Mana
    @N0Mana3 жыл бұрын

    Can't thank you enough for the tutorials, man. There aren't enough advanced, concise, and digestible animation tutorials for Unity, and you help fill in that gap.

  • @XURlMA
    @XURlMA2 жыл бұрын

    Throughout my entire career of learning from tutorials, this is the only channel that not only goes over what each setting does, but also how they can be useful, which in my opinion is just as important as understanding what something does, you just can't have one without the other. Hope it inspires others to do the same :). Also, HUGE props, must take lots and lots of effort to make these vidoes, but it will help a whole lot of people immensely, and for that you earned my sub despite me never subscribing to anyone really :) It will definitely pay off for both you and others, keep it up man!

  • @iHeartGameDev

    @iHeartGameDev

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for such kind words!

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    @workthenplay

    2 жыл бұрын

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    @tiktok_catr1xy825 Жыл бұрын

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  • @runehammergaming9580
    @runehammergaming95803 жыл бұрын

    This tutorial series has been invaluable to me. Clear instructions with visual examples, concise and sticks to the point of the video instead of being an hour long hard to follow tutorial where the narrator just rambles. Prior to finding these videos my animation setup was unruly and very amateurish. Now the setup is clear and easy to read, professional, and most importantly, bug free. You are saving my game with this series. I'm not an animator, and while my art is good and my coding skills sharpen all the time, using Unity mechanim was a nightmare for me. Thank you for this series.

  • @moniques1377
    @moniques13772 жыл бұрын

    Just started watching these recently, and I gotta say - these videos are PHENOMENAL!! Thank you so much for all your hard work 💜

  • @Herdetzy
    @Herdetzy3 жыл бұрын

    I watched all of your tutorials from start to finish ... this step my step really helped me and the best tutorial out there for the unity animation system!

  • @Underarmour81
    @Underarmour813 жыл бұрын

    Man this type of explanation is top tier, you should honestly think about putting a paid course together. I'd pay for it.

  • @enduroeveryday1325
    @enduroeveryday13253 жыл бұрын

    I love how you show an example of every setting! Keep up the great work!!

  • @aldigangster123
    @aldigangster1233 жыл бұрын

    You explained things in this video I've never heard of before - and I've watched a lot videos on Unity Animation. Awesome stufff! Thank you so much!

  • @GymCritical
    @GymCritical3 жыл бұрын

    I didn’t even bother with layers in my project and avoided them because I didn’t want to get into it too deep. You made it a lot easier to grasp. Those equations in the beginning were incredibly useful. Thank you.

  • @RussmanDesignHD
    @RussmanDesignHD3 жыл бұрын

    The Quality of the Explanation is on such a level. Just based on these videos so far. I was able to fix and produce a great prototype. I would love to show you it~! Thank you for your time and knowledge! Please keep it up!

  • @Bunnunoox
    @Bunnunoox3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a huge fan of how clearly you explain things. Thank you!

  • @lukegf0
    @lukegf02 жыл бұрын

    Wow there is some much complexity, and power, to the Unity animation system and you explained it so well. Very impressive!

  • @CosmicComputer
    @CosmicComputer3 жыл бұрын

    Man your tutorials are seriously the best, they are to the point but at a steady pace to follow easily AND I like how you explain WHY we do something and what the goal is before you explain HOW to do the thing. Excellent format! Thank you!

  • @Chickengbs
    @Chickengbs3 жыл бұрын

    You're so underrated Nicky! Thank you so much for sharing this useful knowledge with us all. We cannot wait and we're excited to learn more from the best teacher you are. Thank you!

  • @jasonalarcio7644
    @jasonalarcio7644 Жыл бұрын

    I paused as you went along and did the steps myself and that helped a TON.

  • @Jobzachariah
    @Jobzachariah3 жыл бұрын

    This is a well explained video with over the top production quality.Looking forward to see more video related to animation. Good Work Nicky!!

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    @berkcan34753 жыл бұрын

    dude I cant believe when I wanted to make a project about animation heavily stuff I found your videos explaining just the things I need most, you are amazing very muhc appreciated

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    @Akesss3 жыл бұрын

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    @3jkptradingandservices998 Жыл бұрын

    Omg, you explained it very simply! It's really easy to understand. Thank you so much! I've always wanted to learn these.

  • @petermoss7387
    @petermoss7387 Жыл бұрын

    The additive animation explanation was amazing! I’m having my characters torso aim through IK but that is definitely something I could utilize

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    @AlekMat3 жыл бұрын

    Searched true hundreds of videos on youtube to find this gold, totaly worth it good job !

  • @iHeartGameDev

    @iHeartGameDev

    3 жыл бұрын

    Happy you found it!! Thanks for watching!

  • @LucidWarlocks
    @LucidWarlocks Жыл бұрын

    Very in depth explanation. Thanks a heap buddy

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    @ramizmollah82793 жыл бұрын

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    @halivudestevez2 Жыл бұрын

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    @freedom69843 жыл бұрын

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    @dev0_018 Жыл бұрын

    your explanation is next level

  • @Majestyma
    @Majestyma2 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, the way you explain thing is perfect. Thank you

  • @dean_allan
    @dean_allan5 ай бұрын

    Wow you can sync layers with the main layer!? You have saved my life thank you!

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    @user-uo3wz4dq1j2 жыл бұрын

    Exactly the tutorial I was looking for, thank you so much!

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    @ragnar887111 ай бұрын

    non ho mai visto tutorial così approfonditi...grazie mille amico!!!😎

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    @wulumgames2 жыл бұрын

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    @banjo7312 Жыл бұрын

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  • @androvisuals6863
    @androvisuals68633 жыл бұрын

    I'd love to see a short version of this showing how to do it with the generic setup. Great work as always!

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    @Curtifnbr Жыл бұрын

    Thank you saved me a lot of time trying to browse videos for an actual working one

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    @XThunderBoltFilms3 жыл бұрын

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    @iksuddle3 жыл бұрын

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    @ramizmollah8279

    3 жыл бұрын

    No his channel is not underrated. With only 6 videos he has 3k subs. Which justifies the quality of his videos. Thank you for such quality videos.

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    @user-fv6vl8ho5s3 жыл бұрын

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    @zhaoxuefei38293 жыл бұрын

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  • @dumbledoor1403
    @dumbledoor1403 Жыл бұрын

    This was so helpful!! Thank you

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    @brainwavestobinary3 жыл бұрын

    Nice content. I like how some channels lately have been really focusing hard on particular topics. Not that I want anyone to be pigeon-holed into anything, but the depth that some creators are going with topics like this is fantastic!

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    @Aurillia3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing tutorial, you are crystal clear, and brilliant at teaching. Good up the good work! :D

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    @pnpandey86 Жыл бұрын

    very nice explanation dude. Thank you man for such a tutorial.

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    @yassernareth3034 Жыл бұрын

    Really helpfull tutorials. Helped a lot

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    @lukavekichannel3 жыл бұрын

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    @losfouad20143 жыл бұрын

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    @joshpolman2013 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial man, thanks.

  • @jean-michel.houbre
    @jean-michel.houbre2 жыл бұрын

    Very informative. Thank you so much.

  • @ZamirUddin
    @ZamirUddin2 жыл бұрын

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    @orikatzenelson43513 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing

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    @rajasreedebnath2017 Жыл бұрын

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    @Chezzeburga Жыл бұрын

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    @dvncan6717 Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always!

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    @PuraCaseus Жыл бұрын

    amazing tutorial, thank you!

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    @aaravsbag6969 Жыл бұрын

    U gotta make it look so easy, thx bro!

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    @SpirulinasChannel Жыл бұрын

    You are a life saver! Kudos to you! You rock!!

  • @zrkzheng7604
    @zrkzheng76042 жыл бұрын

    I do learn a lot from this awesome tutorial. Thanks !!! 😘

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    @martinluterelectronics8619 Жыл бұрын

    was a life-saver. Thanks a lot.

  • @michaelwilson8461
    @michaelwilson84613 жыл бұрын

    Nice clear explanations, as always. Thank ya kindly.

  • @FAISAL-ky7ps
    @FAISAL-ky7ps3 жыл бұрын

    You really my hero Nicky, You save me. This tutorial is really Awesome. Best Recommended channel Animation Tutorial Unity3D

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    @rachitjasoria0013 жыл бұрын

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  • @lordkakabel76
    @lordkakabel7611 ай бұрын

    Thank you! I was able to make my player walk with a torch when in the darkness super-easy with this method.

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    @tottalyykmadgaming4886 Жыл бұрын

    it worked! thank you so much!!

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    @Gwynbleidd27_3 жыл бұрын

    This is so underrated, this channel is pure gold! thank you so much for these tutorials so far the best i've seen on youtube

  • @iHeartGameDev

    @iHeartGameDev

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!! Happy to hear that the content is still helpful!

  • @viraj3944
    @viraj39443 ай бұрын

    This was an amazing video. Will go to the IK video next

  • @unitynocode
    @unitynocode Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ! All your videos are very detailed and useful

  • @018FLP
    @018FLP2 жыл бұрын

    Another super well explained and paced tutorial! This you be extra handy for me, thank you very much!

  • @iHeartGameDev

    @iHeartGameDev

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Flip!

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    @rektsammy3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work!

  • @thescotster19
    @thescotster196 ай бұрын

    This has been an utterly brilliant series. Fantastic presentation and attention to detail. I now know what the Unity animation system is capable of, and what I want to implement. I am doing a 2D humanoid animation but the principles will apply. Thank you @iHeartGameDev.

  • @zezo-ni9lq
    @zezo-ni9lq Жыл бұрын

    straight to the point.

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    @kaos71492 жыл бұрын

    bro its like ur entering into my head and explaining exactly what i want exactly how i want.. don't have the words to thank u enough

  • @iHeartGameDev

    @iHeartGameDev

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha thank you!! Love to hear that!

  • @leofarata8490
    @leofarata84903 жыл бұрын

    Your explanations are sooo cool ....You're the best.

  • @leofarata8490

    @leofarata8490

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@iHeartGameDev You're welcome

  • @supershinobiartist5231
    @supershinobiartist52313 жыл бұрын

    Well done,Nicky!really appreciate this video.

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    @estebanrm1608 Жыл бұрын

    You are a living god among n, a legend worthy of praise. What you've uploaded here, will echo into eternity!

  • @inorishu1877
    @inorishu18773 жыл бұрын

    Keep making tutorials.... really love how you explain things🔥

  • @jk0194
    @jk01943 жыл бұрын

    Better explained, imposible. Thanks so much!

  • @iHeartGameDev

    @iHeartGameDev

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the kindness Juan!

  • @davidalejandroreyesmilian9501
    @davidalejandroreyesmilian95019 ай бұрын

    The absolute best playlist explaining unity's animator.

  • @bmtsk8er420
    @bmtsk8er4202 жыл бұрын

    This is THE BEST animator tutorial I have found on KZread. Definitely subscribed thank you so much for making this !

  • @iHeartGameDev

    @iHeartGameDev

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks for the kindness Dylan!

  • @bmtsk8er420

    @bmtsk8er420

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@iHeartGameDev sure thing man. I also watched your story video. Very inspiring that at 25 you decided to learn. I am 27 now and I began trying to do it all on my own two years ago with KZread tutorials so your story resonated with me but learned that I need to go back to school for fundamental structure. Definitely gonna check out the resources and give it my best. I look forward to your future content thank you so much for providing a great value to me and all other indie game devs out here!

  • @samyam
    @samyam3 жыл бұрын

    Super informative video, great job Nicky!

  • @shsstudios5292
    @shsstudios529210 ай бұрын

    Another excelent video tutorial, thanks!

  • @iHeartGameDev

    @iHeartGameDev

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Glad you liked it :)

  • @pratyushbarikdev
    @pratyushbarikdev3 жыл бұрын

    Can’t believe that this is the first tutorial that shows the animation features of unity. I’m not sure why no one has covered it till now. Found out about this channel so late.

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    @ynguyennhuthien92053 жыл бұрын

    Respect ! I needed it and you saved me, thank you so much.

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    @user-ih3xv6mx5p8 ай бұрын

    Your lessons so useful! Awesome!

  • @iHeartGameDev

    @iHeartGameDev

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you like them! Thank you

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    @EasyEV3 жыл бұрын

    These are high quality videos. Thank you.

  • @TNTCProject
    @TNTCProject3 жыл бұрын

    Well done Nicky! Awesome video as always :)

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    This is awesome. Thank you :)

  • @sankeerthram130
    @sankeerthram130 Жыл бұрын

    beginners. Thank you so much! x

  • @ishan9050
    @ishan90503 жыл бұрын

    Awesome explanation

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    @DwipMakwana Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the hardwork on behalf of all us game devs, appreciation +100XP!

  • @Mohammed-kl9px
    @Mohammed-kl9px3 жыл бұрын

    I hope one day Unity reaches you out because how amazing and informative your tutorials are. Many thanks for you.

  • @LeeGrey
    @LeeGrey3 жыл бұрын

    This is an excellent series. Thanks :)

  • @edgardosanabria2486
    @edgardosanabria24862 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic tutorial thanks

  • @HadiLePanda
    @HadiLePanda3 жыл бұрын

    Really nice tutorial, the content is very helpful and the presentation is great :)