The Knights of Unity

JULY 21, 2020

Almost every 3D asset is painted using only one atlas texture. As I mentioned before – almost every 3D object uses the same atlas texture. What’s more, it’s easy to imitate movement by creating a simple animation, as we did in the booster’s model. Creating animations for animals wasn’t an easy part.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

Dive into the depths of imagination and bring forth compelling character designs, captivating environments, and intricate props that breathe life into your game world. Dedicate time to practicing drawing and sculpting human figures and animals. The texture is crucial for conveying realism.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

Texturing : In this phase, you give 3D objects color, texture, and surface features. Animation : This involves bringing 3D characters or objects to life by adding movement and motion. Animation : This involves bringing 3D characters or objects to life by adding movement and motion.

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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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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. 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

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. He was able to finish modeling all three sets before getting started on some seriously impressive texturing. Check it out!

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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.

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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

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

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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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.

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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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

If you've been keeping up with our dev blogs over the past couple issues, you'll know that we've been working hard to come up with a way to create realistic-looking fur for our various animal-like characters. During his first official pass, Pete was finally able to make the textures and shaders work in tandem. 3D Environmental Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

Now that both versions of the Cathedral models are complete, Cass can begin unwrapping the UV's before diving into the tedious texture work. 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.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Once he's modeled all three sets, Cass will then begin the tedious texturing process for each one. This sprint, Karena was able to complete her model and begin texturing. Take a look at Iuliia's models thus far; we'll be proceeding with texturing and finalizing three of the five pictured below to be used in the game.

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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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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

Getting a special effects degree could provide plenty of work opportunities in the following industries: Film CGI VFX SFX Motion design Motion graphics Animation Makeup Creature design Compositing Gaming Virtual reality The possibilities are endless. Gnomon – School of VFX, Games & Animation Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The end results, known as renders, are photo-real content that, depending on their intended audience and medium, can be viewed in either 2D (still images) or 3D (walkthrough animations and virtual tours). Modeling, texturing, and lighting additional assets (furniture, props, decor, etc.) using 3D software.

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