
Joshua Kinney
Pluralsight Author
Joshua is a devoted games author at Pluralsight. For years Joshua has been a key author behind Digital-Tutors' (now a Pluralsight company) popular game engine training. As a kid, he had a passion for playing video games, which eventually developed into a fascination with the process of game creation. The question of "How'd they do that?" led Joshua on a quest to learn to make these games himself. Ever since then, Joshua has devoted his life to creating games, as well as teaching others to build their own fantastic video games.
He gets a huge sense of pride in knowing that he can make a difference in helping people create incredible games. From platformers to puzzlers, Joshua will gladly guide any artist who wants to start using a game engine and learn to put some power behind their polygons. At Pluralsight, he has been honored to develop the core curriculum for CryENGINE, Unity, UDK, and Unreal Engine 4.
Topics Authored
Creative Professional
Courses Authored
137
Total Ratings
2798
Avg Course Ratings
4.5
Courses by Joshua
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Unity C# Scripting FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
2h 43m
Dec 20, 2022
(199)Course
Unity Gameplay Programming FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
1h 59m
Dec 16, 2022
(94)Course
Introduction to C# in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
2h 17m
Dec 16, 2022
(70)Course
Unity 2018 FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
4h 59m
Dec 15, 2022
(187)Course
Game Design FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
1h 26m
Dec 12, 2022
(102)Course
3ds Max Modeling FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
6h 49m
Dec 07, 2022
(27)Course
3ds Max UV Mapping FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
3h 33m
Dec 07, 2022
(24)Course
Game Mechanic Design FundamentalsRETIREDIntermediate
44m
Dec 06, 2022
(40)Course
Introduction to 3ds Max 2017RETIREDBeginner
10h 31m
Dec 05, 2022
(54)Course
3ds Max 2018 FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
8h 49m
Dec 05, 2022
(39)Course
Unity Physics FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
2h 37m
Dec 01, 2022
(84)Course
Unity Animation FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
2h 22m
Dec 01, 2022
(96)Course
Quick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 4RETIREDBeginner
2h 25m
Jul 31, 2021
(15)Course
Automotive Modeling in 3ds Max 2015RETIREDIntermediate
8h 23m
Jul 31, 2021
(28)Course
Quick Start to Unity: Volume 1RETIREDBeginner
1h 23m
Jul 31, 2021
(112)Course
Introduction to Unity 5RETIREDBeginner
4h 30m
Jul 31, 2021
(127)Course
Lighting and Rendering in UnityRETIREDBeginner
1h 8m
Jul 31, 2021
(26)Course
Skill-Builder: Interpretive Modeling in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
2h 53m
Jul 31, 2021
(12)Course
Game Optimization Techniques in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
1h 13m
Jul 31, 2021
(21)Course
Game Asset Production Pipeline for UnityRETIREDIntermediate
2h 55m
Jul 31, 2021
(18)Course
Introduction to Scripting Shaders in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
1h 9m
Jul 31, 2021
(37)Course
Sculpting Integration Concepts for 3ds Max and MudboxRETIREDIntermediate
1h 34m
Jul 31, 2021
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Quick Start to Unity: Volume 3RETIREDBeginner
1h 3m
Jul 31, 2021
(34)Course
Creating Animal Fur for Games in Substance PainterRETIREDIntermediate
2h 13m
Jul 31, 2021
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Implementing a Flow Map Fluid Pipeline Between MARI and UDKRETIREDIntermediate
2h 2m
Jul 31, 2021
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Exploring the 2D Features in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
2h 19m
Jul 31, 2021
(40)Course
Texturing Game Characters in MudboxRETIREDIntermediate
3h 39m
Jul 31, 2021
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Introduction to Substance Designer 3.5RETIREDBeginner
1h 36m
Jul 31, 2021
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Introduction to Unreal Engine 4RETIREDBeginner
4h 1m
Jul 31, 2021
(115)Course
Environment Modeling Concepts in 3ds MaxRETIREDBeginner
2h 34m
Jul 31, 2021
(26)Course
Introduction to 3ds Max 2013RETIREDBeginner
14h 49m
Jul 31, 2021
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Introduction to Modeling in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
5h 9m
Jul 31, 2021
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Quick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 2RETIREDBeginner
2h 31m
Jul 31, 2021
(36)Course
Game Asset Production Pipeline in Unreal EngineRETIREDIntermediate
2h 9m
Jul 31, 2021
(15)Course
Introduction to Particle Systems in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
1h 15m
Jul 31, 2021
(17)Course
Game Asset Production Pipeline for VR in 3ds Max and UnityRETIREDIntermediate
2h 44m
Jul 31, 2021
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Indie Game Development Pipeline Volume 9: Final Gameplay and PublicationRETIREDAdvanced
2h 47m
Jul 31, 2021
(11)Course
Introduction to Lighting in Unreal Engine 4RETIREDBeginner
57m
Jul 31, 2021
(29)Course
Introduction to Particle Systems in Unreal EngineRETIREDBeginner
2h 1m
Jul 31, 2021
(27)Course
Character Modeling Concepts in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
6h 10m
Jul 31, 2021
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Realistic Game Character Texturing in Substance PainterRETIREDIntermediate
5h 22m
Jul 31, 2021
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Your First Day in 3ds MaxRETIREDBeginner
2h 18m
Jul 31, 2021
(14)Course
Quick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 1RETIREDBeginner
2h 32m
Jul 31, 2021
(102)Course
Creating UI Elements for Games in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
2h 4m
Jul 31, 2021
(36)Course
Creating an Action-adventure Puzzle in UnityRETIREDAdvanced
1h 56m
Jul 31, 2021
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Map Baking Techniques for Games in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
1h 3m
Jul 31, 2021
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Realistic Game Character Modeling in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
6h 31m
Jul 31, 2021
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Introduction to Materials in Unreal EngineRETIREDIntermediate
1h 59m
Jul 31, 2021
(24)Course
Quick Start to Unreal Engine 4: Volume 1RETIREDBeginner
1h 9m
Jul 31, 2021
(115)Course
Introduction to Modeling for Games in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
6h 4m
Jul 31, 2021
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Multiphase Boss Battle in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
3h 3m
Jul 31, 2021
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Your First Day in Unreal Engine 4RETIREDBeginner
1h 39m
Jul 31, 2021
(33)Course
UV Mapping Techniques for Games in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
3h 17m
Jul 31, 2021
(13)Course
Getting Started with Procedural Generation for Game Artists in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
1h 49m
Jul 31, 2021
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Transforming Robot Production Pipeline Volume 4: Robot ModelingRETIREDAdvanced
3h 52m
Jul 31, 2021
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Sculpting Mutated Creatures in ZBrushRETIREDAdvanced
3h 27m
Jul 31, 2021
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Introduction to Matinee in Unreal Engine 4RETIREDIntermediate
1h 20m
Jul 31, 2021
(14)Course
Quick Start to Unity: Volume 2RETIREDBeginner
43m
Jul 31, 2021
(48)Course
Character Development Techniques in ZBrushRETIREDIntermediate
6h 29m
Jul 31, 2021
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Quick Start to Unreal Engine 4: Volume 2RETIREDBeginner
1h 3m
Jul 31, 2021
(21)Course
Indie Game Development Pipeline Volume 8: Finished Asset IntegrationRETIREDAdvanced
3h 54m
Jul 31, 2021
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Quick Start to Unreal Engine 4: Volume 3RETIREDIntermediate
57m
Jul 31, 2021
(17)Course
Indie Game Development Pipeline Volume 3: Game Boss PrototypingRETIREDIntermediate
1h 47m
Jul 31, 2021
(12)Course
Introduction to 3ds Max 2014RETIREDBeginner
12h 11m
Jul 31, 2021
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Quick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 3RETIREDBeginner
2h 48m
Jul 31, 2021
(21)Course
Game Character UVs Made Easy in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
2h 39m
Jul 31, 2021
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Introduction to Post Processing Effects in Unreal EngineRETIREDBeginner
1h 27m
Jul 31, 2021
(12)Course
Creating Collectible Items for 2D Games in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
49m
Jul 31, 2021
(12)Course
Introduction to 3ds Max 2015RETIREDBeginner
12h 36m
Jul 31, 2021
(19)Course
Quick Start to Modeling in 3ds Max: Volume 5RETIREDBeginner
6h 53m
Jul 31, 2021
(19)Course
Unity FundamentalsRETIREDBeginner
7h 4m
Apr 20, 2020
(298)Course
Introduction to Unity 4RETIREDBeginner
3h 31m
Jul 09, 2019
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Creating User Feedback in UDKRETIREDIntermediate
1h 5m
Jul 09, 2019
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Introduction to UnrealScript in UDKRETIREDBeginner
3h 15m
Jul 09, 2019
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Quick Start to StingrayRETIREDBeginner
2h 54m
Jul 09, 2019
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Creating User Feedback in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
1h 28m
Jul 09, 2019
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Introduction to Blueprint in Unreal EngineRETIREDIntermediate
1h 5m
Jul 09, 2019
(27)Course
Unreal Engine 4 Material Reference Node LibraryRETIREDBeginner
1h 19m
Jul 09, 2019
(20)Course
Getting Messy with Debris for Games in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
1h 18m
Jul 09, 2019
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Forming Epic Terrains in UDKRETIREDIntermediate
1h 32m
Jul 09, 2019
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Creating Gameplay Elements Using Kismet in UDKRETIREDBeginner
2h 19m
Jul 09, 2019
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Creating Vegetation for Games in 3ds Max and MudboxRETIREDIntermediate
3h 15m
Jul 09, 2019
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Your First Day with Oculus Rift in UnityRETIREDBeginner
53m
Jul 09, 2019
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Particle System Workflows in UDKRETIREDIntermediate
2h 26m
Jul 09, 2019
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Introduction to VueRETIREDBeginner
2h 30m
Jul 09, 2019
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Material Creation Workflows in UDKRETIREDBeginner
1h 37m
Jul 09, 2019
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Introduction to Mecanim in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
1h 16m
Apr 10, 2019
(12)Course
Beginner's Guide to 3ds MaxRETIREDBeginner
1h 54m
Mar 12, 2019
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Introduction to Particle Flow in 3ds MaxRETIREDBeginner
1h 44m
Mar 12, 2019
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Introduction to Modeling in 3ds Max 2012RETIREDBeginner
5h 24m
Mar 12, 2019
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Introduction to Unity 3.4RETIREDBeginner
5h 21m
Mar 12, 2019
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3ds Max Reference Library: World Space ModifiersRETIREDAdvanced
1h 34m
Mar 12, 2019
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3ds Max Reference Library: Object Space ModifiersRETIREDAdvanced
4h 32m
Mar 12, 2019
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Beginner's Guide to Reference Images in 3ds MaxRETIREDBeginner
42m
Mar 08, 2019
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UV Mapping Workflows in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
4h 43m
Mar 08, 2019
(14)Course
Introduction to MassFX in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
3h 11m
Mar 08, 2019
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Introduction to Scripting in UnityRETIREDBeginner
3h 22m
Mar 08, 2019
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Polygon and Sub-D Modeling Workflows in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
7h 21m
Mar 08, 2019
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Tips and Tricks in UnityRETIREDAdvanced
1h 56m
Feb 28, 2019
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Materials in VueRETIREDIntermediate
2h 46m
Feb 28, 2019
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Professional Series: Game Asset Production PipelineRETIREDAdvanced
2h 34m
Feb 28, 2019
Course
Modeling Low Polygon Game Characters in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
5h 14m
Feb 28, 2019
Course
Customizable Characters in UnityRETIREDAdvanced
2h 11m
Feb 28, 2019
Course
Creating Stylized Females in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
8h 41m
Feb 28, 2019
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Creating Seamless Textures for GamesRETIREDIntermediate
3h 15m
Feb 28, 2019
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Creating Concept Vehicles in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
4h 41m
Feb 28, 2019
Course
Tips and Tricks in VueRETIREDAdvanced
1h 17m
Feb 28, 2019
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Material Creation Workflows in CryENGINERETIREDIntermediate
1h 44m
Feb 28, 2019
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New Features in Unity 3.5RETIREDIntermediate
1h 52m
Feb 28, 2019
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Custom Characters in CryENGINERETIREDIntermediate
1h 5m
Feb 28, 2019
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Terrain Modeling Techniques in CryENGINERETIREDIntermediate
2h 14m
Feb 28, 2019
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Particle Effects in CryENGINERETIREDIntermediate
2h 41m
Feb 28, 2019
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Terrains in VueRETIREDIntermediate
1h 21m
Feb 28, 2019
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Introduction to CryENGINERETIREDBeginner
4h 54m
Feb 28, 2019
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Programming Tips and Tricks in UnityRETIREDAdvanced
34m
Feb 28, 2019
(11)Course
Tips and Tricks in CryENGINERETIREDAdvanced
34m
Feb 28, 2019
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Beginner's Guide to VueRETIREDBeginner
1h 55m
Feb 28, 2019
Course
Asset Workflows for Modular Level DesignRETIREDIntermediate
4h 3m
Feb 27, 2019
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Introduction to C# in Unity 3.5RETIREDBeginner
2h 48m
Feb 27, 2019
(13)Course
Lighting in CryENGINERETIREDIntermediate
2h 13m
Feb 27, 2019
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Presentation Techniques for Game Art in Marmoset ToolbagRETIREDBeginner
1h 35m
Feb 27, 2019
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Creating Next-Gen Game Weapons in 3ds MaxRETIREDAdvanced
12h
Feb 22, 2019
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Introduction to UDKRETIREDBeginner
2h 55m
Feb 22, 2019
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Melee Weapon Systems in UnityRETIREDIntermediate
2h 13m
Feb 22, 2019
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Indie Game Development Pipeline Volume 2: Character PrototypingRETIREDIntermediate
1h 37m
Feb 22, 2019
(18)Course
Creating UI Elements in Unreal Engine 4RETIREDIntermediate
1h 44m
Feb 22, 2019
(26)Course
Modeling Sci-Fi Weapons for Games in 3ds MaxRETIREDIntermediate
10h 36m
Feb 22, 2019
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Texturing Low Polygon Game Characters in PhotoshopRETIREDIntermediate
11h 39m
Mar 01, 2018
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2D Racing Game Series in Unity: Volume 4RETIREDIntermediate
3h 10m
Jun 02, 2017
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2D Racing Game Series in Unity: Volume 1RETIREDIntermediate
2h 10m
Jun 02, 2017
(15)Course
2D Racing Game Series in Unity: Volume 3RETIREDIntermediate
2h 11m
Jun 02, 2017
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2D Racing Game Series in Unity: Volume 5RETIREDIntermediate
48m
Jun 02, 2017
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Unity Mobile Game Development: GUI FunctionalityRETIREDIntermediate
2h 49m
May 25, 2017
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Unity Mobile Game Development: Player FunctionalityRETIREDIntermediate
1h 22m
May 25, 2017
Course
Unity Mobile Game Development: Level DesignRETIREDIntermediate
2h 49m
May 25, 2017
Course
Unity Mobile Game Development: Sound EffectsRETIREDIntermediate
53m
May 25, 2017
Course
Unity Mobile Game Development: Final AssemblyRETIREDAdvanced
1h 17m
May 25, 2017