iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In the fast-paced world of mobile game development , visual effects (VFX) play a pivotal role in creating immersive experiences that captivate players. However, achieving this level of visual excellence without compromising performance on mobile devices is a delicate balancing act.

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Nvidia

APRIL 5, 2022

Unreal Engine is an open and advanced real-time 3D creation platform. Evolving from its state-of-the-art use in game engines into a multitude of industries, Unreal Engine is an open and advanced real-time 3D creation platform.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 3, 2023

As the excuses he devised not to follow his passion faded, Anthony quit his full-time job to dedicate his efforts to exploring filmmaking within a game engine. Anthony Koithra loved his job at a big consulting firm but couldn't shake his fascination with filmmaking. Staying organized.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 23, 2017

Godot uses a considerably different approach to rendering (and rendering abstraction) than other, popular, game engines. They allow very high-budget games to run better and, in the long run, make the job of writing drivers MUCH simpler to hardware manufacturers. This allows beautiful mixing between baked and real-time.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Last but not least, lightmaps baking is now done using the GPU to speed up the process significantly. Volumetric fog is making its first appearance in Godot 4, balancing a realistic look and fast performance, thanks to the use of temporal reprojection. You can stream regions, which makes the system applicable to large open spaces.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

High-poly models are first sculpted for maximum detail, then converted into low-poly versions for in-game use. Tools like ZBrush, Blender, and Maya help maintain a balance between detail and efficiency. Bringing Assets to Life Once assets are finalized, they must be imported, optimized, and tested within the game engine.

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iXie gaming

JULY 19, 2024

Baked Lighting. Pre-computes lighting and stores it, making the game run faster but limiting changes in lighting. These effects can make a game look much better, but it’s important not to overdo it. Too much can make the game look washed out or fake, so aim for a balance that fits the game’s overall artistic vision.

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