Unity Cinemachine Skill

Procedural camera system using Unity Cinemachine.

Overview

This skill provides capabilities for implementing dynamic camera systems using Cinemachine, including virtual cameras, camera blending, and cinematic sequences.

Capabilities

Virtual Cameras

Create virtual cameras for different views
Configure follow and look-at targets
Set up framing transposers
Implement orbital cameras

Camera Behaviors

Configure noise profiles for shake
Implement dead zones and soft zones
Set up camera collision
Handle screen composition

Blending and Transitions

Configure blend curves
Set up camera priorities
Implement cutscenes with Timeline
Handle state-driven cameras

Advanced Features

Create dolly tracks
Implement target groups
Set up clear shots
Configure confiner extensions

Prerequisites

Unity 2021.3+
Cinemachine package installed

Usage Patterns

Player Follow Camera

// Configure in editor or via script
var vcam = GetComponent<CinemachineVirtualCamera>();
vcam.Follow = playerTransform;
vcam.LookAt = playerTransform;

// Framing Transposer settings
var transposer = vcam.GetCinemachineComponent<CinemachineFramingTransposer>();
transposer.m_ScreenX = 0.5f;
transposer.m_ScreenY = 0.4f;

Camera Shake

public void TriggerShake(float intensity, float duration)
{
    var noise = vcam.GetCinemachineComponent<CinemachineBasicMultiChannelPerlin>();
    noise.m_AmplitudeGain = intensity;
    StartCoroutine(ResetShake(duration));
}

Best Practices

Use virtual cameras for game states
Configure proper priorities
Test camera transitions
Use Timeline for cutscenes
Profile camera updates

References

Cinemachine Documentation