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. Not only does LOD support faster rendering, it does so in a way that doesn't negatively impact the visual quality of an asset.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

Rigging : It’s about building a framework of bones and controls to allow the movement of 3D objects or characters. The Role of the 3D Game Artist A 3D game artist is a specialist in charge of producing 3D game assets using programs like Autodesk Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max. Here, the game’s finishing touches are applied.

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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. link] 3D Asset Design. Here's the bug in action. Behold.the completed, eight-legged fiend! Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 5, 2020

link] 3D Asset Design. This sprint, Nick started tackling a long list of tasks our level design team has requested in order to detail and build out the intricate world of Ailur. We can't wait to see what else Shelly has up her metaphorical sleeve to make our existing 3D assets even more realistic and lifelike. Menu/UI Design.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Building the scene using Gaea, Unreal Engine, and Megascans. Once the production began, I had more drive to assemble the scene using the foliage tool and Megascans assets. It took me two days to go through all the assets in the scene. I started with Gaea for landscape creation, then did the texturing in Unreal Engine.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

3D Asset Design. To kick things off, Nick continued working through his list of custom assets needed for our various level areas, including the swamp villages of the Dalamase, the singed streets and charred abodes of the Nasahara, plus some additional trinkets and items meant for a few of our special NPCs. Let us know in the comments!

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

These can be taken from external sources, like 3D modeling software or the Unity Asset Store. Animation Rigging Animation Rigging works on top of Unity's animation system, and so requires an Animator. Unity's Animation Rigging system offers tools for creating complex character rigs and handling them through animation.

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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. As an asset takes shape, it must be presented in a turntable so its look can be properly inspected and approved or given notes by relevant supervisors or clients. So, where do you fit into the production pipeline?

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

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. sun/moonlight, overhead lights in a building, etc.). Creating or applying light rigs based on concept art or on set reference.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

OCTOBER 8, 2020

3D Asset Design. In our last issue, Nick had rounded out the month of August by getting started on the assets needed for our Nasahara Ruins level. Karena began working through a list of assets needed for the Nisarga clan's capital city of Nisar. There will be rum! Stay tuned! Programming.

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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. 3D Asset Design. We can't wait to see this come to life even further as Nick continues working through his list of assets.

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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. 3D Asset Design. Are you ready to enter the fantasy? Here we go.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2025

Asset Creation and Development The asset creation phase builds all digital elements needed in the final composition. The groundwork from the pre-visualization and asset creation stages plays a significant role in this integration's success.

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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. 3D Asset Design. Ready to take a break from the mundane and dive head-first into the magic of Kristala?

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Mnenad

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Until this rig is no more jiggeling down down on it’s hips.     I need no acid, no whores - I visit the Asset Store, And get more gun sounds than a military force, so I click, click, tick, tilt and shift it - until I ship it. …Until this bug is fixed. Check my sprite, check my sprite.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

3D Asset Design. Tragically, many important Nisargan buildings and landmarks were ruined in the devastating fire; though the stunning Kristal Cathedral of Nasahara remains standing, its crumbling passageways—once filled with laughter and joy—now serve as grim reminders of the carnage that nearly swallowed the entirety of the city.

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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. Keeps tabs on all of the incoming art assets to make sure they adhere to style and meet requirements. Builds tools for other designers need to create the content.

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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. 3D Asset Design. He also addressed some last-minute, temporary needs - like writing the content for our PlayNYC build's tutorial widgets.

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DameDev.tv

JULY 19, 2023

Importing Samples To make our life a bit easier, let's import an XR rig from the Unity sample assets. On the right side, under the Samples section, import the Starter Assets and Hands Interaction Demo. There is an incredibly useful prefab located at Assets/Samples/XR Interaction Toolkit/2.3.2/Hands

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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. Kristala at Play NYC 2021. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

link] After getting the landscape materials and swamp assets laid out, Tiff then started adding vines and moss to the trees, strategically placing some glowing mushrooms, and establishing the right amount of ferns and additional plant life to help set the mood. Programming. This sprint was no different.

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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. In-tact and broken Amulets.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Modern storytelling increasingly relies on the seamless integration of visual effects to build believable worlds and characters. Phases of VFX Breakdown Process The visual effects breakdown process represents a complex sequence of technical and creative elements, each stage building upon the last to transform imagination into reality.

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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! 3D Asset Design. It was our first convention ever, and because of that, it holds a special place in our hearts. Check it out! Programming.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

3D Asset Design. Because the new model for our main character is vastly different than the existing model in the game build, we've had to go back through all the existing armor sets and properly adapt them for the shape and size of the new piece. Game Production / Rigging / Animation.

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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. 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. 3D Modeling.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

When we last met, we shared some exciting updates from our time exhibiting at Play NYC 2021, and shared all the work that went into ensuring the exclusive build we prepared for the convention was in tip-top shape and ready to be played. Concept Art. If you're a big lover of fantasy games (and we're betting you are!)

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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? This game significantly cheaper production budget with assets being done in relatively low-quality 2D. The point I’m making is that high-quality asset production is not the only way to go. Just look at Hero Wars from a Playrix associated studio.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

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. Featuring a vast web of buildings and abodes that slowly snake up the catacomb walls, Myr is a mysterious city of labyrinthian paths and alleyways.

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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

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Once a peer review for a 3D model is done, the original artist then goes back through and makes refinements before handing the finished piece off to our level designers for placement in the game build. Our ultimate goal is to create a gameplay experience that feels completely individual and unique to players. Level Design. link] Programming.

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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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Awesome Tuts

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Here’s a short preview of the game that we’ll create: Download The Assets And Complete Project For This Tutorial. Download The Assets. You can download the assets and the complete project for this tutorial by clicking on the button above. to open it.

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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. Coming from a completely different industry and having only done “cute” stylistic 3D art before, venturing into realistic world building was very intimidating.

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