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How to become a 3D Lighting Artist

CG Spectrum

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar).

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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games

CG Spectrum

3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments.

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Sent this ask a while ago but I think Tumblr ate it so here it is: In which stage of game development are relationships between characters decided? Asking this because I recently found an old Final Fantasy VII relationship chart and originally some characters were supposed to have completely different bonds compared to the ones they ended up having in the actual game. These seem to be quite important plot points, so I assume that final decisions should be made before creating cutscenes? Or you can change stuff later if devs come up with better ideas?

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building environments, creating animations and rigs, building the technology), and then do the things that take less time to complete later. Making changes to pre-rendered FMV was untenable, so everything in the FMV sequences had to be locked in very early on in order to get it all done on time.

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2024 Cherry-picks

Mircosoft Game Dev

The PvP auto-battler with a medieval fantasy theme has quickly gained popularity with content creators! Strategize with animals and nature in mind! We had a great time, both on the event grounds and at our own gatherings, and made sure to recount our full experience in a retrospective blog post see you this year?

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Behind the Scenes: VFX Breakdown of Superhero Movie Effects

Filmustage

The journey from pre-visualization to final rendering demonstrates both common challenges and innovative solutions. VFX teams use specialized software to create detailed 3D animations that outline complex sequences. These include rotoscoping, 3D tracking, animation, lighting, and final compositing. The result?

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Concept Art & Illustration Course Student Review | CG Spectrum

CG Spectrum

She chose the one-on-one mentorship option and was paired with award-winning artist Tyler James (Blizzard, Wizards of the Coast, Fantasy Flight Games). It specializes in 2D and 3D art, animation, and cinematics, catering to a global clientele. Sai now works as a 2D concept artist and digital illustrator at Eitri Studio!

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The Future of Art & AI in Game Production

iXie gaming

Artists have always played a crucial role in game development, meticulously creating characters, environments, and animations. Machine learning algorithms now generate realistic textures, procedural landscapes, and lifelike animations, reducing the time and effort required by human artists.

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