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Cameras in URP
Camera render types in URP

Introduction to cameras in URP

URP cameras use the following:

  • The Universal Additional Camera Data component, which extends the Camera component’s functionality and allows URP to store additional camera-related data.
  • The Render Type setting, which defines the two types of camera in URP: Base and Overlay.
  • The Camera Stacking system, which allows you to layer the output of multiple Cameras into a single combined output.
  • The Volume system, which allows you to apply post-processing effects to a camera based on the position of a Transform in your sceneA Scene contains the environments and menus of your game. Think of each unique Scene file as a unique level. In each Scene, you place your environments, obstacles, and decorations, essentially designing and building your game in pieces. More info
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  • The Camera component, which exposes URP-specific properties in the InspectorA Unity window that displays information about the currently selected GameObject, asset or project settings, allowing you to inspect and edit the values. More info
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For a general introduction to how cameras work in Unity, and examples of common Camera workflows, refer to CamerasA component which creates an image of a particular viewpoint in your scene. The output is either drawn to the screen or captured as a texture. More info
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Cameras in URP
Camera render types in URP