Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Unity has a rich and sophisticated animation system for the game development process , also referred to as ‘ Mecanim ’. It is a powerful tool for game developers to create dynamic, true-to-life animations for characters, objects, and environments in their games.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The stunning visuals in "Avatar: The Way of Water" (2022) and Pixar's "Elemental" (2023) demonstrate how both live-action and animation redefine the limits of visual effects. They capture real actors' performances in live action and build complete worlds from scratch in animation. Animated films craft every visual element digitally.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 1, 2024

They created interactive installations, motion graphics animations, experiential web pages, mobile apps, and lots of other creative projects. We seek to build long-form interactive storytelling that features the tactile interactions and transition heavy animation that we’re familiar with.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

big, small, vehicles, props, etc.). From here you can make some selections of the buildings and props you would like to use. Create new groups to separate geometry or use the groups provided by KitBash3D, which are especially handy for splitting up assets for destruction or animation. Organize assets into groups (e.g.,

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 18, 2023

Anatomy Understanding anatomy is essential whenever drawing humans, animals, or plants. helps you illustrate, sculpt, or animate more realistic poses and movements, such as walking, jumping over a fence, or picking up an object from a table. featured] Think of early artist sketches for animation storyboards.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

The game artist develops the visual components of the game, which involve the characters, props, background, environment, and other visual elements. Video game artists specialize in a wide range of digital art forms, such as 2D modeling, animation, concept art and texturing. Who is a Game Artist?

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Animated Halloween Hits: A Spooky Spectacle for All Ages Starting our countdown are captivating Halloween animation films that burst with creativity and eerie charm. One cannot forget the eerie animated tales that have crafted a special place in the realm of spooky cinema. Corpse Bride" (2005) ? Hotel Transylvania" (2012) ?‍♂️

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

A script breakdown is the essential process that brings your production into focus identifying every element needed for each scene, from props and locations to costumes and effects. Use our structured script breakdown sheet to log every essential scene detail characters, props, locations, and more.

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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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Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

If the character needs to animate differently than everyone else (i.e. If the cutscene needs new animations we need to bring on an animator to spend time building the new animations needed for the cutscene. Adding in two new animations (e.g. that might need to be created for certain specific cutscenes.

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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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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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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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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. Analyze every scene for all production requirements , from props to locations. Technical Must-Haves Props: Items essential to bring your scenes to life.

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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 in our UIManager, it will subscribe to the store changes and trigger the animations. No prop drilling, only a single source of truth to rely on. Results We’re done!

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Filmustage

MAY 1, 2023

Scene setting Day/Night Synopsis Pages Count Time Estimation, h Scene notes Shoot location Shoot location notes Cast ID Cast Cast notes Cast reference Animals Background actors Effects Greenery Location Makeup/hair Props Props notes Props reference Sound Vehicles Wardrobe Here's how to do this: On the ribbon, go to the Scheduling tab.

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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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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2023

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.” What went into making this beautiful game was a lot of love, skill and hard work.

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Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Visualization : Visualization is key in fields like filmmaking and animation. Filmustage's AI offers automatic recognition of critical shooting elements, including cast, props, locations, and VFX. Characters and props breathe life into your story, and Movie Magic embraces this essence.

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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. Pink highlights any vehicles or animals that will have to appear on the screen, as in this case, you will probably need to hire animal specialists or a professional driver.

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iXie gaming

MAY 23, 2023

The one you’re looking for is a Game Animator ! Game Writer What you’ll do: Write lines for the characters, pop-ups and messages in the game 2D/3D Game Artist What you’ll do: Create the characters, props and backgrounds of the game. Wondering who is behind the scenes of such defining characters?

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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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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

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Nevertheless, the point remained the same: to break down the script into such elements as actors, props, makeup, equipment, and so on. Props : any item or object that the characters interact with. Animals: includes animals that appear on screen as well as specialists of animal trainers.

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Filmustage

JUNE 8, 2023

First, it showcases the best in new media filmmaking, including short films, animation, and experimental works. One of the films in the program, "The Ballad of Big Al" , is a short animated film about a robot who dreams of becoming a musician. Why is the New Media Film Festival ® important? June 7, 2023.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

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. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

link] [link] [link] In the last issue of the Kristala dev blog, we showed off some of the props our 3D Environmental Modeler, Cass, had been working on that will be used to detail the various water villages that comprise The Dalamase. link] Rigging / Animation. Take a look.

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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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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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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. The team also includes Pixel Artist and Animator PieGlitched , Composer Joona Latti (based in Finland), and Sound Designer Mikko Saarinen (also based in Finland).

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2025

VFX studios use specialized software and animation techniques from early planning to final rendering. Pre-vis artists use specialized software to develop rough 3D animations. These animations help directors see camera movements, timing, and scene composition. This case study examines the VFX process of a notable sci-fi scene.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Builds, adjusts, and maintains animation skeletons for animators to make motions with. Sometimes called “ technical animator ”. Animator : [ Sculptor of time ]. Prop Artist : Creates the wire frames that form the shape of not living things. Rigger : [ The skeleton master ]. Who makes them work?

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Filmustage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

It involves analyzing scenes to determine the various components needed — such as locations, special effects, cast, and props — and their impact on the project’s resources and timelines. Props : All significant objects that actors interact with during a scene. Animals : Any scenes that include animals and their handlers.

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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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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

3D modelers digitally build, sculpt, and detail 3D characters, props, vehicles, and sets using computer software and a tablet. 3D models can be rigged, then animated by a 3D animator, placed as a stationary object in a scene by a layout artist, simulated or destroyed by an FX artist, and used for shadows or holdouts by lighting artists.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

Animation : This involves bringing 3D characters or objects to life by adding movement and motion. Lighting : Once the models are animated, the next stage is lighting. Prop art: It involves producing smaller pieces like weapons, furniture, and other things that assist to bring the game environment to life.

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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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