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How to become a 3D Lighting Artist

CG Spectrum

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Lighting helps integrate various 3D elements (effects, props, characters, etc.) while also helping to set the mood or tone of a shot.

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The Forgotten City (2021) revisited

Radiator Blog

The individual assets seem nice, but together they sort of clash -- a random junk prop will have the 4k photogrammetry HDR treatment, overwhelming the nearby gameplay pickup that you're actually supposed to notice. Final Fantasys end with god-killing because that's what changing your life requires! it's going to therapy!

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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games

CG Spectrum

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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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #33

Astral Clock Tower Studios

This is the place where we break down all aspects of development for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala—an indie game in developed by the wildly talented dev team behind women-owned indie games studio, Astral Clocktower Studios. If you're a big lover of fantasy games (and we're betting you are!),

Dev 52
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Digital Illustration Course: Student review, career journey, & advice

CG Spectrum

With a love of sci-fi and fantasy, he decided to pursue a career in the film and game industry where he could explore these realms. To paint fantasy illustrations for Wizards of the Coast has been a lifelong goal, and here is an opportunity to learn from someone who has! Eric and Oliver met in person for the first time in October.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #36

Astral Clock Tower Studios

You're currently tuned in to the official Kristala Dev Blog, a monthly compilation of all the development done on our first game, Kristala: a Dark Fantasy ARPG created by women-owned indie game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios (hey, that's us!). The first official gameplay trailer for Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala. Behold, friends!

Dev 52
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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #29

Astral Clock Tower Studios

Although this is typically the only place where you can get a monthly peek into all the development that goes into Kristala—a 3D dark fantasy ARPG from female-lead Astral Clocktower Studios—things will soon be changing. Ready to see how things are going now in the fantasy world of Ailur? Let's dive in. Concept Art.

Dev 52