Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

Over time, this evolved, incorporating more detailed pixel art, smooth pictorial Movement, and realistic effects. Art lacks depth and perspective in this type as it’s made on a two-dimensional plane. 3D Animation- This includes building models and animating them within a virtual 3D space. Advancements in 2.5D

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 15, 2022

I've always been drawn to cinema, especially art house movies. Before working in the games industry, I went to Hampshire College in the States for film and liberal arts studies, which led me to be a creator and was how I was introduced to 3D art. Drawing inspiration from art-house cinema. So, I signed up!

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

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. Storytelling and visual narrative techniques Visual language and principles of lighting (direction, quality, color, environment, etc.)

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Moonmana

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In this article, we will explain the basic difference between 3D and 2D animation and provide you with the essential details about the two game art types. Factorio, a game about building and creating automated factories. As has already been mentioned, 3D art offers great solutions for different industries. What is 2D Animation?

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

Newbies and developers have always found it difficult in building tools for game development without using programming. However, there are now several online game production tools that enable game developers to rapidly and easily build games. You can use it for both digital paintings and pixel art. Below are the tools: 1.

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They can be rigged and animated, placed as a stationary object in a scene, combined with other assets to create a set/environment, simmed or destroyed, and used for shadows or holdouts. Example of the effectiveness of texture baking on a building facade 3D model using Unity's texture baking tool, Total Baker.

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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. link] Concept Art. We can't wait to see these textured! giant pain the ass. Programming.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Makes all of the high level decisions, including major features, story, world building, budgeting, scheduling, team composition, marketing, contracts, etc. Art Director - Art lead. Keeps tabs on all of the incoming art assets to make sure they adhere to style and meet requirements. The final decision maker.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

sun/moonlight, overhead lights in a building, etc.). Creating or applying light rigs based on concept art or on set reference. Real-Time 3D & Virtual Production Course : Learn world building, lighting, and camera skills, using them to tell compelling stories and create film-quality environments.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 14, 2020

Below are two videos that showcase the throwing functionality; the first is an in-depth peel into the actual programming process within Unreal Engine 4, and the second showcases the throwing in action within the Kristala game build. Animation / Rigging / Production. CAN'T.WAIT.TO.KILL! Check out this gorgeous glowing effect she added!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This sprint, Gameplay Programmer Will spent the bulk of his time addressing bugs within our current demo build and amending the tutorial section in order to force players through it and prevent them from accidentally missing crucial gameplay information. link] Concept Art. Animation / Rigging. Stay tuned! Programming.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This article explores the multifaceted role of VFX in modern filmmaking and its profound impact on the art of storytelling. The Golden Age of Practical Effects: 1950s to 1970s As cinema progressed, so did the art of visual effects. The Bullet Time rig from "The Matrix". A Brief History of VFX ?️ Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902).

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The art of VFX breakdown has evolved into a sophisticated process that begins in pre-production, where filmmakers envision impossible worlds and breathtaking sequences that drive their stories forward. Modern storytelling increasingly relies on the seamless integration of visual effects to build believable worlds and characters.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In today's issue, you'll get an update on all the custom 3D assets we've been working on for the capital city of Nisar, plus a peek into our process for creating a fully functional facial rig for our female main character. He's been working behind the scenes for the past few weeks to get familiarized with our game build in Unreal Engine 4.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 4, 2019

Product differentiation is driven by UX, art styles, production quality and minor meta systems such as quests and saga maps. Similar to viewing a base and choosing where to attack in mid-core Build & Battle games, one can choose which opponent structure to attack. A successful attack would yield a variable coin amount.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I chose the City Sample Demo because it already looks amazing, and since the class lessons were in using the Take Recorder instead of environment building, this seemed like a win for my time spent and potentially having something cool for my portfolio. I found a great-looking sports bike in the Unreal Marketplace.

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Filmustage

JUNE 17, 2022

Or maybe you'll need to build a location yourself? Then you definitely should not neglect the art department, which is responsible for the creative part of the work. Also, you have to mark some special situations when you may need special equipment, for example, an underwater rig or telescopic crane. International license.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

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. link] Concept Art. We already introduced you to the two new members who joined our 3D modeling team, but we also welcomed a new addition to the ACS concept art team too.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Concept Art. Over the past few weeks, our Lead Level Designer, Tiffany, has been carefully blocking out the revised version of the Dalamase, placing materials and detailing each level area to match the dark and whimsical concepts created by our Concept Art team. Ready to see how things are going now in the fantasy world of Ailur?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

You'll read a lot about the work that went into making our Play build smooth and seamless in this issue of the blog, but check out this article from our friends at NoobFeed and the following video from Piercing Metal that explain a bit more about the exclusive build of Kristala we exhibited at Play NYC. link] Concept Art.

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Nvidia

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

There are three main components to making a digital human, and each of these requires a different combination of art and technologies: generation, animation , and intelligence. To generate digital humans, teams must first make 3D models, textures, shaders, skeleton rig, and deformation of the skin so it follows the skeleton.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We will explore the strategies to optimize costs, dive into the pre-visualization process, and unveil the critical role of a VFX Supervisor, all to arm filmmakers with the knowledge to master the art and science of VFX in film production. Building a Versatile In-House Team ?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Concept Art. As part of our demo overhaul, we recently welcomed a few new team members into our motley crew in order to help us better establish the dark-fantasy vibe we're going for—including the newest member to our Concept Art team, Harold. Curious about Harold's process for building out each concept's composition?

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

Mocap data works well with other parts of realistic art, like: Lighting. A well-rigged character ensures that mocap data translates seamlessly into natural and fluid animations. These performances can create empathy, build emotional connections, and draw players into the story more deeply than ever.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Many of our friends who've already had a chance to play early builds of Kristala have lovingly referred to it as Cat Souls. Concept Art. Last up for James this sprint was to create a design for a new kind of pickup we'll be implementing in the Kristala game build: Kristal Memories. and they're not wrong. 3D Modeling.

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Mnenad

JULY 8, 2018

But before I explain the narration, I want to jump back in time when I started building the endless terrain generator. To rig and animate the character I could have used of course my preferred 3D-modelling software, but I found an amazing (it really is!) The story gave me the answer. website called mixamo.com.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

This month, in addition to our typical development sprints, we've also been hard at work prepping a super special convention build of Kristala for the upcoming Play NYC convention. Concept Art. Wanna know more about this baddies and get a glimpse behind our art process? link] Rigging / Animation.

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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. Lets break down the seven critical phases of the game art pipeline and explore how studios bring stunning, optimized visuals to life.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 13, 2023

Aurore Coutelier had always dreamed of building worlds that positively impacted people’s lives, and architecture initially seemed like the way to do it. The Last Voyage concept came from a wish to bring my stylized art into a realistic world. I also plan on continuing to build worlds and telling stories as personal projects.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In this issue, you'll get a first look at the new tutorial section for our convention build, the treehouses that populate our Nisargan clan lands, the new models for our Kotakayan soldiers, a super sweet cinematic shot showing off our six clan biomes, and so much more. Tune in to next month's dev blog to see the updates! Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

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. Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

After over a year of exhibiting at various online game conventions, we can't properly tell you how stoked we are to be presenting an exclusive build of Kristala—featuring our revamped demo level—at this year's Play NYC convention. Concept Art. Kristala at Play NYC 2021. link] Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

In addition to indoor items, Nasahara was also in need of a few structural pieces to help further build out the eerie, abandoned nature of this once-great, sprawling city. We're pumped to get this into the game build once all five are completely finished. Concept Art. Let us know in the comments! Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

If you're just tuning in, you may not have known that we unveiled a pre-alpha alpha alpha combat build of Kristala at last year's 2019 PlayNYC convention in - you guessed it - New York City! MYRTUNA CRYSTAL: As a mysterious clan of necromancers, the Myrtunans are gifted in the art of foresight and knowing. Check it out! Programming.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 20, 2020

Building and scaling an RPG game What does it take to be a top grossing RPG game? All those beautiful Sith Lords and Spidermans are expensive to model, rig, animate and integrate. The only way to go is to perfect the art production and art outsourcing. Always look to decrease production cost by simplifying the art style.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The last time we met, we were right in the thick of preparing an early, pre-demo build of Kristala for unveiling at the PlayNYC virtual convention. SYKOMANA CRYSTAL: The Sykomanans are masters in matters of the mind - gifted in the mental arts of both telepathy and telekinesis.

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Deconstructor of Fun

JANUARY 19, 2021

Facebook Gaming helps developers and publishers to build, grow, and monetize their games. All of the above require serious investments, which increases the risk of building an RPG game for a studio. A smaller studio can still build a very healthy and sustainable business with a very smart approach to content development.

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