@qyough they are using the shader graph for that I believe.
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This simple experience is a manifestation of my explorations and research into creating interactive animations in Unity. Hopefully this is the start of many more explorations.
how to make that vanish effect
ArtisanUntoHim responds:
Yep, good old shader graph. Took my a while to find how to do it though.
I created a blog that has lins to various resrouces I used.
https://artisanuntohimblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/05/update-on-unity-research-project/
Then I also wrote a post mortem:
https://artisanuntohimblog.wordpress.com/2020/04/19/unity-research-project-post-mortem/
Interesting Physics You Got Going Here, But Laggy As All Balls.
ArtisanUntoHim responds:
Totally valid