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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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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Cocos

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

It was difficult to keep and share the UI states with the reaction timeline of the game or even data prop drilling around. While developing a web game engine in a former studio, I came to learn about the Flux pattern introduced by Facebook in 2015 , which greatly improved the engine and game DX. Results We’re done!

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

The 3D modeling process commonly begins with 3D modelers receiving a scan of a prop, character, or vehicle either directly from a live-action shoot or from external sources like MegaScans (a website offering a diverse range of pre-scanned generic assets). and cinematography (shot framing, composition, camera angles, etc.)

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

In October, CG Spectrum graduate Dogyeong joined from the US as Concept Artist , creating the looks for the game’s characters, environments, and props. Alexios focuses primarily on level design and layout, working from the ideation stage to the iteration stage and then engine implementation. Pixel art by PieGlitched.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Technical Director - Engineering lead. All engineers report to her. Architects the game’s major technical features and framework, then gradually shifts to managing the engineers that join the team and keeping them tasked out and productive. Builds, adjusts, and maintains animation skeletons for animators to make motions with.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

In order to initiate these changes, however, it was vital that we had proper environmental and character concepts to work from so that our 3D modeling team was fully capable of bringing the Kristala that exists in our minds to life in Unreal Engine. Here's a look at the textures Karena was able to add to these pieces over the past few weeks.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

This is the place where we bring you a monthly peek into the development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game developed using Unreal Engine 4 by women-lead Astral Clocktower Studios. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month. If you're just joining us, welcome! Concept Art.

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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. Level Design.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

DALL·E Deep Artificial Language Learning Engine, or DALL-E (stylized as DALL·E ) , produces creative art from text descriptions, interpreting natural language such as written descriptions and commands. 3D modelers digitally build, sculpt, and detail 3D characters, props, vehicles, and sets using computer software and a tablet.

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Cocos

JULY 2, 2024

Download Links Windows Mac Update Notes Engine New Features Pool supports setting a shrink threshold to ensure that the size after shrinking will not be less than the shrink threshold. Fixed the issue where the gizmo icon of nodes in the animation panel was not displayed when selecting nodes in the animation edit mode.

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Cocos

JULY 2, 2024

Download Links Windows Mac Update Notes Engine New Features Pool supports setting a shrink threshold to ensure that the size after shrinking will not be less than the shrink threshold. Fixed the issue where the gizmo icon of nodes in the animation panel was not displayed when selecting nodes in the animation edit mode.

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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! Check it out!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

This is the only place where you'll receive a monthly, in-depth look into the entire development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game built in Unreal Engine 4 by the incredibly talented team at Astral Clocktower Studios. link] Rigging / Animation. In March, we welcomed our friend Shelly back to the ACS team.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Today, advancements in tools like ZBrush, Unreal Engine, and Substance Painter have revolutionized the pipeline, making it more streamlined and efficient. But how exactly does a simple sketch transform into a fully animated, game-ready asset? Smooth animation transitions for natural movement. Hard surface modelling (e.g.,

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Even cooler, Neil is modeled after studio founder Allie's IRL late father, Neil, who had a penchant for all things animal and a deep love for the Grateful Dead. For some items in the old version of the Kristala demo, we used stand-in props from the UE4 marketplace as place holders until we could create our own, custom designs and 3D models.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered what the best game engine is, we invite you to figure it out with us. Let’s discover their pros and cons so it will be easier to decide which engine suits your project better. Having been the market leaders for years, these two are the main candidates for the title of the best game engine.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Their leather armor is often decorated with twisting vines, animal imagery, preserved flowers, and other natural craftsmanship. link] With the model for the amulet prop completed, Bianca then worked on designs for the three variants of Nisargan magic staffs that will be found in game, as well as the model for a magical, Myrtunan shiv weapon.

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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. Refactored blueprints and fixed animation bugs.

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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. We also really love how authentically Nisargan all the furniture pieces and props Harold created feel.

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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 casting agency or sound engineer need to know about this recording session? And that’s humans! That’s what we do. Localization.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

With Cass tackling Nasahara, one of our talented 3D Generalists, Karena, continued working through various models for 3D props and items found in the Nisargan capital city of Nisar. Rigging / Animation. Here's a look at a few screenshots from Unreal Engine that show the odd misalignments we referenced above.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

but feels silly when half the problem is engine crashes, hard to disentangle whether this is also a player QoL design problem worth solving STEALTH / LEVEL DESIGN NOTES This is maybe Arkane Lyon's least stealthy game yet. They're small little bottles that blend-in with junk prop set dressing from a distance. And they usually do!

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