CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Now he's working full-time as a freelance illustrator and has created art for clients including Marvel, Upper Deck, and Monumental. So I figured I would follow my heart and find my path back to an art career. Magic: The Gathering card art for Wizards of the Coast by Oliver's mentor, Eric Wilkerson.

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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.) What does an architectural visualization artist do?

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

A single shot or asset will often travel through numerous artists and multiple departments before being finalized. 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.

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Animation is the art of breathing life into the inanimate for films, games, and advertising. That way, they can be animated without the background or other characters and props moving at the same time. 2D Animation is the art of creating movement by combining a sequence of images together in a two-dimensional space.

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Filmustage

MAY 22, 2023

From locations and props to characters and costumes, script breakdown shines a light on every detail. It's worth noting that during such tumultuous times, even small efficiencies can lead to substantial cost savings, making Filmustage an invaluable asset in the contemporary, pandemic-affected filmmaking landscape.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

Lighting helps integrate various 3D elements (effects, props, characters, etc.) One of the benefits is that it's also used by other 3D artists such as modelers and animators, making the sharing of files and assets more streamlined. Creating or applying light rigs based on concept art or on set reference.

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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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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 ]. All artists report to him.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

link] Concept Art. Once finished with the environmental concepts for the six clan capital cities, Harold then joined James in completing a few designs for items that still needed to be replaced with custom assets in the Kristala game build: Modular tunnel pieces. We can't wait to go back again next year! In-tact and broken Amulets.

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Game Daily

JUNE 8, 2023

They can get right in and start creating, based on the assets and gameplay logic that’s already there. For a lot of our first time creators, we don’t anticipate them building their own universe. We anticipate them using one of the universes that we’ve created as a starting point. There’s no code.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JANUARY 14, 2021

3D Asset Design. With the armor and character revisions completed, Nick moved on to a brand new task: a dungeon prop list! We can't wait to see this come to life even further as Nick continues working through his list of assets. link] Concept Art. Let's get immersed in the dark fantasy world of Kristala. Check it out!

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Need an emergency prop? Digital Asset Management Modern productions have evolved beyond physical film reels. Mastering Film Scheduling: A Global Production Symphony Filmmaking scheduling is an art form as nuanced and compelling as the most memorable cinematic performances. Extra hands? They know just who to call.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The script markup needs different colors or tags to identify: Cast members and speaking roles Props and set dressing requirements Special effects or technical needs Costume and makeup requirements Location specifications Identifying Critical Scenes and Requirements The original breakdown reveals scenes that need extra attention in scheduling.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Concept Art. Back in the world of environmental concepts, another of our artists, Ila, took on a concept from our ever-growing list of items and props. Next up in the realm of items and props are the Kotakayan weapon concepts pictured below that were created by our super talented Concept Artist, James. Let's dive in.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Behind every immersive world lies a meticulously crafted game art pipeline, a process where raw ideas evolve into interactive, polished assets. Game art isnt just about making things look good. In the early days of game development, creating assets was a fragmented, time-consuming process.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

3D Asset Design. 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. Tune in next month to see what else Joe has up his sleeve.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 12, 2021

That means players engage more as a job (often as “scholars” from developing countries who borrow in-game assets from richer “sponsors” or “managers,” who receive a cut of their earnings) than for fun. The value of new Axies and SLP is propped up by new players putting fresh money into the game. Source: Messari.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 22, 2024

Making a successful Indie Film Schedule is an art form in itself. To strike the perfect balance you can use the following scheduling strategies: The Art of Prioritization ? The Juggling of Art and Practicality in Efficient Filmmaking ? Strategies for Creative Film Scheduling ? Not all scenes carry equal narrative weight.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

SHINY ART STYLE: The most obvious difference vs its Skyrim mod roots is the art style -- it went from 2011 pre-PBR Skyrim to 2020 UE4 Quixel 4k photoscans with subsurface scatter'd Character Creator NPCs. "It This community doesn't care about art or theater. Less would've been more here.

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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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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

Due to its extensive asset store, versatility, and a multitude of tutorials and online courses, Unity has become the most popular 2D and 3D development platform in the world. Luckily both engines offer asset stores that allow users to download free and paid props, shading, textures, and many more.

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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. 3D Modeling.

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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

MARCH 23, 2022

Concept Art. When we last met, our concept art team was working on finalizing a few last-minute items needed for our Vertical Slice. With all core mechanics and elements now in place, the last thing on the list is to add any last-minute assets and address bugs.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Not just a manual, but also a roadmap to mastering the art of flexible scheduling, buffer planning, and quality control. Beyond the stripboard, production managers focus on detailed scene breakdowns that require a team of specialists to coordinate cast requirements, props, special effects, and location details.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

3D Asset Design. 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.

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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. link] Level Design.

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