CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Head of VFX Daniel Hourigan ( Aquaman , The Hunger Games: Mockingjay , Terminator: Dark Fate ) takes us through how he built his KitBash3D Mission to Minerva settlement in Houdini, detailing key steps from his recent informative livestreams, including a great workaround for creating a fast rendering volumetric glow.

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Nvidia

MARCH 17, 2023

USD is an open-scene description with APIs for describing, composing, simulating, and collaborating within 3D worlds. USD technology supports large-scale, multi-user, diverse asset pipelines for video production. Before we introduced it into our asset production, we had to learn the file formats such as XML and JSON.

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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. What is 3D modeling?

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Logic Simplified

JULY 24, 2023

Improved HDRP Asset Import Times in Unity 2023 HDRP stands for “ High Definition Render Pipeline ”, a rendering technology designed by Unity to generate high-quality images in real-time applications, including games, simulations and interactive experiences. Improved UI Toolkit rendering performance Also, Unity 2022.2.11

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Nvidia

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The paper shows how a single language can serve as a unified platform for real-time, inverse, and differentiable rendering. For more information about practical examples of Slang with various machine learning (ML) rendering applications, see Differentiable Slang: Example Applications. Bring ML training inside the renderer.

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Nvidia

MARCH 1, 2023

Most game engines also require multiple levels of asset detailing, which requires the use of multiple assets and leads to additional production and running costs. The solution also enables users to fill objects in with color, paint over them with an RBG brush, or cover regions with physically based rendering (PBR) materials.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

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. Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar).

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2025

VFX studios use specialized software and animation techniques from early planning to final rendering. Asset Creation and Development The asset creation phase builds all digital elements needed in the final composition. Avatar (2009) James Cameron's groundbreaking film revolutionized motion capture technology and 3D rendering.

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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. Animation post-production centers on rendering and compositing digital elements. It offers more control over the final image.

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iXie gaming

APRIL 21, 2025

milliseconds to render visuals, process logic, handle input, run physics, and update the UI. Systems, assets, and code paths are planned with the lowest viable target device in mind, including Xbox One S, Steam Deck, and mid-range Android hardware. Asset Optimisation That Prevents Late-Stage Rework First impressions matter.

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Filmustage

MARCH 29, 2023

Different types of visual effects Movies employ a wide range of visual effects, from basic compositing to intricate simulations. Simulations: Computer-generated animations that emulate real-world occurrences, such as fluid dynamics, particle systems, and cloth simulations.

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Rapidly Generate 3D Assets for Virtual Worlds with Generative AI New generative AI technologies on NVIDIA Omniverse enhance 3D asset creation in virtual environments. These advancements aim to make the creation of virtual worlds on the metaverse faster and easier.

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Nvidia

JANUARY 3, 2023

Digital twins in the metaverse are providing physically accurate virtual environments for developers to simulate and test AI for software-defined technologies such as intelligent robots faster than ever before. These software-defined technologies cannot be developed or deployed without thorough testing in real-world environments.

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

I wanted a colony sim where other settlements around you aren’t just a static backdrop, but parts of a living, simulated world. For example, one of the things DOTS handled really well was rendering large amounts of entities. Interacting with the wider world is entirely optional. Being a new engine, Godot is still rough in places.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 24, 2024

Houdini provides sophisticated node-based workflows for complex environmental simulations and procedural effects generation. Modern VFX pipelines now include real-time rendering capabilities. Breaking Down Environment Assets VFX environment creation starts with careful asset breakdown and proper setup.

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Nvidia

JULY 22, 2021

Collaboration and simulation platform simplifies complex challenges like multi-app workflows, facial animation, asset searching, and building proprietary tools. Collaboration and simulation platform simplifies complex challenges like multi-app workflows, facial animation, asset searching, and building proprietary tools.

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Logic Simplified

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

3D architectural visualization gives the viewer a graphical representation of the object, assets, and the environment from different sides and angles allowing them to evaluate in detail all the parts of interest and the entire future structure, as opposed to 2D drawings and sketches. It adds that extra level of photorealism to your projects.

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. In this crucial stage, the team takes the concepts produced during the pre-production stage and transforms them into source code and different assets. The steps involved are: 2.

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Jaunty Bear Games

APRIL 5, 2023

Unity provides a robust 2D and 3D rendering engine, with advanced lighting and shading options. Godot also has a strong 2D and 3D rendering engine, with support for real-time lighting, particles, and physics simulations. When it comes to graphics and performance, both engines offer excellent options.

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Cocos

JUNE 11, 2023

Render Graph The Render Pipeline customization based on Render Graph will be officially available to developers in version 3.8. The documentation for the Render Graph and pipeline customization is not yet ready, please give us more patience, we will provide the complete documentation before the official release of 3.8.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 31, 2023

Graphics and Rendering One of the most significant challenges in game test automation lies in dealing with the complexity of graphics and rendering. One approach to address this challenge is to implement a robust test environment that can simulate a wide range of scenarios and inputs. They expect things to work!

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iXie gaming

JUNE 16, 2023

It redefines how developers approach asset creation by eliminating traditional polygon budgets and LOD systems. Nanite achieves this by streaming and rendering vast amounts of triangle data, resulting in breathtakingly realistic environments and objects.

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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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Big Games

JANUARY 30, 2024

Different software may cater to specific genres, whether it is first-person shooter, role-playing game, strategy game, or simulation. Features and Tools Graphics and Rendering Capabilities Graphics and Rendering Capabilities are essential in game design software because of its graphics and rendering capabilities.

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

Uses techniques like key framing, rigging, motion capture, and simulations to show movement. Rendering and Lighting Depends on basic shading and lighting techniques to add detail to flat visuals. Art and Asset Creation Focuses on building 2D characters, environments, and assets on a two-dimensional plane.

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Cocos

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This release focuses on package size reduction, rendering pipeline improvements, and editor usability, alongside extensive bug fixes and platform compatibility enhancements. Rendering pipeline improvements : Added support for PipelinePass in the new pipeline. where the viewport size was incorrect during screen rendering.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

To ensure high performance, it’s crucial to limit the number of particles rendered at any given time. It’s also beneficial to create multiple LOD versions of assets, allowing the game engine to choose the appropriate version based on the device’s capabilities. However, rendering these effects can be taxing on mobile devices.

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Nvidia

MARCH 24, 2022

It sits between the game and render API, and abstracts the SDK-specific API calls into an easy-to-use Streamline framework. Streamline’s plug-and-play framework sits between the game and render API. Creating virtual worlds with Omniverse Virtual world simulation technology is opening new portals for game developers.

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iXie gaming

MAY 24, 2023

More Realistic Gaming Online gaming companies stand to benefit significantly from the application of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly in the areas of simulation performance, graphic quality, and realism. This feature is especially helpful for online games, which rely on real-time simulations to work successfully.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 7, 2023

These engines offer powerful rendering capabilities, physics simulations, and asset management systems necessary for creating realistic virtual environments. These tools facilitate the integration of features such as tracking, rendering, and input for a seamless user experience.

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Nvidia

OCTOBER 13, 2021

We have several GTC sessions for game developers , content creators, and engineers looking to explore new tools and techniques accelerated by NVIDIA technologies, from real-time rendering to cloud gaming. Learn how the 3D nature of the technique is ideal for integration into virtual environments.

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Nvidia

MARCH 25, 2021

Pete Shirley, Distinguished Research Engineer, NVIDIA LEGO Builder’s Journey: Rendering Realistic LEGO Bricks Using Ray Tracing in Unity Learn how we render realistic-looking LEGO dioramas in real time using Unity high-definition render pipeline and ray tracing.

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Rapidly Generate 3D Assets for Virtual Worlds with Generative AI New generative AI technologies on NVIDIA Omniverse enhance 3D asset creation in virtual environments. Other top posts explore advancements in video technology and video conferencing, enhancing the user experience, alongside breakthroughs in AI security.

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Nvidia

JUNE 4, 2021

Collaborative Game Development using Omniverse This session is a deep dive on how to leverage Omniverse, using new asset collaboration tools USD and MDL for game development. You’ll learn how to leverage Nucleus for collaboration, AI for asset tagging, and USD and MDL for ground truth content creation and lighting using ray tracing.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Advanced tasks including modeling command $300-2,000, while simulation work ranges from $2,000-5,000 per minute. This step counts because rendering makes up a big part of the VFX budget , especially with detailed work or big scenes. Real-time rendering engines support on-set visualization, enabling immediate creative choices.

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The Liquid Fire

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

When a game is “published”, the number of pixels rendered, and the aspect ratio used, are determined by the device that the game is running on, such as a television screen, web page, or even mobile device. Use this pull-down to simulate your intended build target. Background. There are also ways to organize the Scene.

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The Liquid Fire

JULY 26, 2023

In this lesson we will fix that by creating some project assets which can be used to load that panel. It is a simple matter to save a project asset. This means you can use the file menu to create instances: Assets -> Create -> Sample Data. If you’ve ever made a Prefab then you’ve already done it.

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