Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The bulk discounts only really work if the things we're paying for can be reused multiple times though - the more specific an asset is (e.g. a kissing animation), the harder it is to reuse and the more expensive it tends to be relative to other assets. that might need to be created for certain specific cutscenes.

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The Knights of Unity

JULY 21, 2020

Almost every 3D asset is painted using only one atlas texture. Players are able to create their own tracks using road parts, obstacles and props. Majority of props work on the same principles as the rest of assets. Obviously that wouldn’t be enough if we didn’t apply different colors assigned to the players.

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

That way, they can be animated without the background or other characters and props moving at the same time. 3D Animation is the art of bringing digital characters, vehicles, props, and full scenes to life in a virtual 3D space. You can create this animation style with real actors, clay figurines, or even toys and other props.

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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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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. while also helping to set the mood or tone of a shot. a candle, police car lights, street lights, etc.).

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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

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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Filmustage

DECEMBER 1, 2024

At the same time, animation breakdowns focus on world-building elements, character assets, and rendering requirements that shape the entire production pipeline from the ground up. Live-action productions use SFX with practical elements like pyrotechnics, prosthetics, and mechanical props captured by the camera.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

Prop art: It involves producing smaller pieces like weapons, furniture, and other things that assist to bring the game environment to life. 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.

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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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Ask a Game Dev

APRIL 24, 2023

It’s possible, but if you had a full world’s worth of assets loaded and running, the game would either run at an unplayable frame rate or would be significantly reduced in visual fidelity. Nowadays we can do a lot with streaming data from disk into memory, most of which comes from being clever in optimizing what gets loaded when.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

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. It looks better than Skyrim" is a key selling point here, but everything is over-reflective and screaming.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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. Bianca wasn't the only modeler working on props this sprint.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 18, 2023

While some art will deviate from these principles, generally, these are the non-negotiable elements of characters, props, environments, and narrative expression in artistic works. Concept artist : Concept artists illustrate concepts for characters, environments, and other creative assets.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Creative Solutions for Props and Costumes Smart prop and costume sourcing can substantially reduce production expenses. Production designers can transform everyday items into convincing props with creative tweaks and strategic camera angles. Distribution Cost Management Distribution costs can spiral without good planning.

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Filmustage

JUNE 8, 2023

Ivan also presented the AI-driven Filmustage App, which can help both aspiring and professional filmmakers to: Break down a movie script into elements like PROPS and CHARACTERS in seconds. The Filmustage App is a powerful tool that can help filmmakers save time and money, and it is sure to be a valuable asset for any filmmaker.

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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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Cocos

JULY 2, 2024

: ITweenOption was forcibly set to object, causing errors in strict mode; issue Fixed the issue where Tween would change the property type of the target object during the process; PR Fixed the issue where custom progress and easing types were missing in the props parameter of Tween.to/by;

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Cocos

JULY 2, 2024

: ITweenOption was forcibly set to object, causing errors in strict mode; issue Fixed the issue where Tween would change the property type of the target object during the process; PR Fixed the issue where custom progress and easing types were missing in the props parameter of Tween.to/by;

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For using Animator, you need to connect it to the character's GameObject in Unity which represents characters, props, and scenery. These can be taken from external sources, like 3D modeling software or the Unity Asset Store. The Animator Controller attaches to a GameObject and is controlled through code.

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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. Our third concept artist, Harold, also worked this month on detailing a few overview pieces and associated callouts for assets featured in this great Nisargan city.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

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. In-tact and broken Amulets. Check it out! 3D Modeling. Several intact and crumbling gravestones.

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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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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Keeps tabs on all of the incoming art assets to make sure they adhere to style and meet requirements. Prop Artist : Creates the wire frames that form the shape of not living things. Technical Director - Engineering lead. All engineers report to her. Works with the executive producer to establish the game’s technical specs and scope.

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Filmustage

JULY 26, 2022

Filmustage system is smart enough to automatically give you a breakdown summary , according to which the producer can make a preliminary estimation in terms of the duration of a particular scene, the number of props and locations, how often they appear, in what scenes and much more.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The modelers on our dev team are ridiculously talented and they do a damn good job of bringing our character, prop, and environmental concepts to life. Here's a look at Cass's custom boulders in progress, followed by some additional 3D props and assets some of our other team members created this sprint. Level Design.

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Filmustage

AUGUST 30, 2022

In reality many film professionals still have to manually go through the screenplay scene by scene and word by word to break down the movie script into key elements such as props, costumes, tag cast, locations, sound, visual FX, etc. Sort by one of the attributes and add notes to the tag.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Need an emergency prop? Digital Asset Management Modern productions have evolved beyond physical film reels. These hometown heroes bring something extra special to the table - they know every street corner, every permit office, and every local quirk that could make or break a shoot. 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

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. Level Design.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

I can get bored (well, more distracted) drawing the same battery prop or asset 150 times, all with slight variations. Eric gave me the guidance and confidence to pursue the role of a digital and traditional illustrator. It was illustration that made me tick much more than the concept art box.

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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. Let's get immersed in the dark fantasy world of Kristala. Check it out!

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

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. This approach turns quality checks into production assets. Their extensive training helps maintain consistency across all departments.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Both games were incredibly successful and powered by humongous content machines that could deliver maps, weapons, modes, and items at a regular cadence, thanks to a combination of large teams and a low bar for asset fidelity and design complexity. The solution was to get assets from the product we had most access to: CoDO.

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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

Selection of programs offered: Advanced Special Effects, Makeup, Prosthetics, and Props Computer Animation Digital Creature Animation Game Design Visual Effects 10. Selection of programs offered: Modeling and Asset Animation VFX Composite Render and Lighting 17. Tuition is a minimum of $16,000.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

3D Asset Design. With Cass tackling Nasahara, one of our talented 3D Generalists, Karena, continued working through various models for 3D props and items found in the Nisargan capital city of Nisar. For now, let's leave reality behind and take a step into the dark fantasy world of Kristala.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

For some items in the old version of the Kristala demo, we used stand-in props from the UE4 marketplace as place holders until we could create our own, custom designs and 3D models. Next up on our list of revised concepts are the beautiful potion consumables concept artist Ila worked on this sprint.

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