PreMortem.Games

JULY 1, 2024

Their first game, Genesis Noir, was already a moving work of art. This field of visual art emphasizes abstraction and graphic design to compress storytelling into quick digestible and fun chunks.” Now, with the follow-up, Nirvana Noir , the New York-based indie studio Feral Cat Den is crafting audio-visual poetry in motion.

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Through this unique online network, Alan connected with Advanced Concept Art Course graduate Dogyeong (Do) Lee and Game Design Course graduate Alexios Vasilakis who both joined the Overwrite Interactive team. Currently in production, Gerel: Against the Corvus Empire is a 2D pixel art side-scrolling platformer with Metroidvania elements.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Animation has come a long way since ancient Greek pottery drawings. Animation is the art of bringing 2D drawings or 3D models to life. Learn more about this fun and expressive art form and how to get started as a digital animator! What are the different types of animation? Read What is 2D Animation?

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Animation is the art of breathing life into the inanimate for films, games, and advertising. The career possibilities in animation are growing each year as new techniques, processes, and genres emerge. In this article, we’re going to look at six types of animation: Traditional Animation. 2D Animation.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

The creation of three-dimensional objects, characters, and locations for use in video games is a challenging process known as 3D game art production. It combines art and technology, resulting in visually stunning and immersive game worlds that captivate players. Modeling : Once the concept art is finalized, the next stage is modeling.

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The Knights of Unity

JULY 21, 2020

What’s more, it’s easy to imitate movement by creating a simple animation, as we did in the booster’s model. Players are able to create their own tracks using road parts, obstacles and props. Creating animations for animals wasn’t an easy part. Majority of props work on the same principles as the rest of assets.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

Captivating visuals and immersive art design are essential elements that can make or break a player’s experience. Game art production plays a crucial role in bringing virtual worlds to life, capturing the imagination, and enhancing gameplay. The world of video games is constantly evolving.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

General skills and knowledge required to work in film and games "The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art." - Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar. Storytelling and visual narrative techniques Visual language and principles of lighting (direction, quality, color, environment, etc.)

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

Lighting helps integrate various 3D elements (effects, props, characters, etc.) Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar). On a smaller scale, 3D lighting also helps elevate the look of 3D models and create a more polished animation portfolio.

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Filmustage

JUNE 29, 2023

It involves dissecting a screenplay to identify all the elements necessary for filming – characters, props, special effects, and more. For example, in the creation of "Toy Story" (1995) , Pixar used storyboarding to anticipate and solve animation challenges before entering the intensive production phase. Toy Story" (1995).

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2023

It’s such an odd project”, says Art Director Ole Tillmann. Most of the sets, characters and props were built by hand over a period of 3 years. With the written and drawn baselines we were able to come up with a plan for all the processes down the line, like voice acting, animation, general assembly etc.” But we did!”

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

3D modelers apply many processes to improve the look and usability of their assets when creating the characters, props, and sets that feature in your favorite video games and films. Retopology is an essential step in creating 3D models for animation, games, and other interactive media. What is level of detail (LOD)?

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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

What You Should Know About Special Effects Schools Most people who work in special effects have bachelor’s degrees in computer graphics, visual effects, or art, depending on which SFX branch they are interested in. Academy of Art University San Francisco, California, U.S.A. Where To Find Special Effects Colleges?

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Filmustage

JANUARY 6, 2025

Script breakdown dissects your screenplay into bite-sized pieces, allowing props, costumes, special effects, and locations to get their moment under the spotlight. Buckle up, it's time to master the art of script breakdown - your ticket to smooth sailing from "action" to "that's a wrap!" Of course not!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Concept Art. Now that our concept art team has nearly completed the designs for all existing assets and items in the Kristala build that needed to be replaced with fresh assets, they're now able to move on to creating brand new items that don't yet have 3D counterparts. Bianca wasn't the only modeler working on props this sprint.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Art Director - Art lead. Works with the executive producer to establish the game’s visual style and reference materials for the art team, then gradually shifts to managing all of the artists and keeping them tasked out and productive. Art Concept Artist : [ Iterator Extreme ]. Sometimes called “ technical animator ”.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 18, 2025

Picture this: thousands of dollars vanishing faster than a magician's rabbit, all because someone missed a crucial prop or location detail. They're like a production treasure map, pointing the way to every prop, costume, and special effect needed. Animal wranglers for the hero's trusty sidekick? But wait, there's more!

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Filmustage

JUNE 17, 2022

Each necessary element of the script will be highlighted in a particular color and sorted into the following categories: cast, props, locations, costumes, sound, etc. Then you definitely should not neglect the art department, which is responsible for the creative part of the work. Then pay attention to the tags generated by Filmustage.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

You'll need to track down every element that makes your story tick: Stars and speaking parts Set pieces and props Movie magic effects Costumes and makeup Sound and music moments Cars and creatures Lights and cameras Each piece needs to be marked with precision, ensuring every department knows its part in the show.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

link] Concept Art. Much like our concept art team, our 3D modelers put in a ton of work this sprint to create fresh designs that will replace a bunch of the existing assets featured in the Kristala demo. Unsurprisingly, Joe, Cass, and Hassan weren't the only modelers working on replacement props for The Dalamase this sprint.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Here's how it works: each month, we share all the progress every branch of development has made as they collectively work towards completing Kristala's vertical slice—from stunning concept art and 3D models to custom animations, level design, and everything in between. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Concept Art. Since embarking on the huge endeavor to completely revamp the entire Kristala demo, we've had our artists and modelers working hard to recreate some of the props and environmental elements that already existed in the original Dalamase demo level. Wanna know more about this baddies and get a glimpse behind our art process?

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Filmustage

AUGUST 18, 2023

Introduction Film festivals have long been a crucible for cinematic creativity and a platform where filmmakers, both seasoned and aspiring, come together to celebrate the art of filmmaking. Image source: festival-cannes.com The process of submitting a film is both an art and a science. Festival de Cannes , 1947 © AFP.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

In a few months, we'll be kicking off our very own Patreon where you'll be able to get even more detailed and comprehensive dev blogs that include first looks at new models, inside access to previously unrevealed characters and NPCs, and a glimpse into how our programmers, artists, modelers, and animators do their thang. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JANUARY 14, 2021

Today we're serving up some seriously exciting updates, including a look at our new, custom game cursor; updates on our new player character's rigging and animation; and a sneak peek at our newest WIP level area. With the armor and character revisions completed, Nick moved on to a brand new task: a dungeon prop list! link] Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

link] Not only does this new trailer feature a ton of sweet cinematics created right in Unreal Engine using our own models and animations, but it also showcases two new characters you’ll meet in gameplay during Kristala too. Concept Art. Props on props on props. Check it out! Programming. Okay, y'all.if

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The Bottom Feeder

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Props to them for trying. This leads to the most infamous scene in the game, where you try to destroy the daughter's beloved stuff animal to make her cry. That is what art is supposed to do! Sometimes, you will come away from a work of art confused or upset. I can't say whether they did a good or bad job. It's writing.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Concept Art. While most of our dev team focuses on preparing an exclusive build of Kristala for Play NYC, our talented concept art team has been pumping out fresh designs for current weapons and items that still need revamped before our official vertical slice is complete. Rigging / Animation. link] Level Design.

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Game Global

JULY 12, 2021

This is a clip of the Heider-Simmel animation. How can I get this NPC to convey a specific emotion if I don’t have that specific animation in my toolbox? What does the Art Team need to know about this quest or level? And that’s humans! That’s what we do. We are all storytellers to some extent. Localization.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

Once considered a thriving mecca for Anagativan art and entertainment, the Nisargan city of Nasahara was set ablaze during the Great Kota Rebellion, forcing its frightened denizens to flee the city they call home in search of safety and solace. link] Concept Art. Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Concept Art. As part of our demo overhaul, we recently welcomed a few new team members into our motley crew in order to help us better establish the dark-fantasy vibe we're going for—including the newest member to our Concept Art team, Harold. Are you ready to get dark, dear friends? Trust us.we've got you covered.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Make sure you stop by our Concept Art section in this issue of the blog to get a sneak peek at what the armor sets will look like. To round out this sprint, Joe started working on a bunch of props that will be found in Nasonder. link] Concept Art. Game Production / Rigging / Animation.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

However, Unreal is more optimal for 3D visuals, and Unity has a large focus and toolset for 2D animation production. Luckily both engines offer asset stores that allow users to download free and paid props, shading, textures, and many more. Both engines provide great capabilities to create high-quality and immersive graphics.

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iHobo

JUNE 8, 2022

They are props to make the playground seem lived in, like the woman in the princess costume at Disneyland. The game has made me into Ryo , and given me the slightest taste of his impatience along with a parallel yet opposite flavour of what it means to practice a real martial art (or, for that matter, any other art): patience and commitment.

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Using state-of-the-art software such as Autodesk 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Unreal Engine, visualization artists generate detailed 3D images and videos based on briefs, blueprints, and/or sketches. Modeling, texturing, and lighting additional assets (furniture, props, decor, etc.) as still images, 3D animated videos, and VR content.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We will explore the strategies to optimize costs, dive into the pre-visualization process, and unveil the critical role of a VFX Supervisor, all to arm filmmakers with the knowledge to master the art and science of VFX in film production. Whether it’s a makeup artist, a prop maker, or a pyrotechnician, their expertise influences the budget.

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