CG Spectrum

JANUARY 3, 2023

During his studies at CG Spectrum, Anthony created the outstanding Top Gun and Star Wars -inspired fan film Rogue Squadron — find out his process and watch the short film below! Still from Anthony's short film, Rogue Squadron. So in April 2022, I quit my job to work on making animated short films full-time.

Film 98

Film Engineering Engine Rigging 98

Game Designing

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

A 3D animation rigger is a member of a visual effects team who helps to prepare 3D assets for animation. The role combines both artistic and technical skills into a single job that is crucial for productions in film, television, video game development, and more. What is a 3D Animation Rigger? What Skills Do Character Riggers Need?

Rigging 52

Rigging Animation Animation Educational 52

CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Animation is the art of breathing life into the inanimate for films, games, and advertising. It’s how they made classic films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Sleeping Beauty. The animator can also create characters using digital rigging. Learn more about what a 2D animator does in games and film. 2D Animation.

Film 52

Film Animation Animation Advertising 52

CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

There are many reasons why people pursue a career in film and video games—it’s a creative, dynamic, challenging, and rewarding industry that gives artists opportunities to work on world-class projects while earning a regular income. How would you like to contribute, creatively and technically, to a film or game?

Film 52

Film Animation Animation Concepts 52

CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Work within the supplied KitBash3D Mission to Minerva Houdini file — all assets and associated materials are already loaded and ready to use. Organize assets into groups (e.g., Create new groups to separate geometry or use the groups provided by KitBash3D, which are especially handy for splitting up assets for destruction or animation.

Terrain 98

Terrain Animation Animation Render 98

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.

Software 97

Software Polygon Baking Texture Mapping 97

CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

The skills of a 3D lighting artist can be applied in video games, visualization , film and television, animations, and virtual production. 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. How does 3D lighting work?

Film 98

Film Render Animation Animation 98