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In Pirofauna by Polish indie studio Petums, fire is the hero of the forest

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But not in the world Tomasz Ostafin, founder of indie studio Petums , is creating. Therefore, for balance, I create such a positive image of fire. Pirofauna is the second game by tiny indie studio Petums. But since I thought that one day it would become a bigger studio, I had to come up with a name”, explains Ostafin.

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Unity Games That Last: How Testing, Art, and LiveOps Drive Revenue and Retention 

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For studios aiming to build not just games, but game-driven businesses, these three pillars are no longer optional. It is an operational asset that protects both player experience and studio reputation. Meeting Modern Visual Standards Unity developers must balance fidelity and function. It is defined by execution.

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Scaling Art Production for Live-Service Games: Challenges, Innovations, and Future-Ready Pipelines 

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How do top game studios maintain a constant flow of high-quality assets without bottlenecks? The answer lies in scalable art production pipelines that balance speed, quality, and cross-platform optimization. Continuous Content Updates: Players expect frequent refreshes in the form of character skins, props, and new environments.

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Feral Cat Den is pushing the audio-visual boundaries of games with Nirvana Noir

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Now, with the follow-up, Nirvana Noir , the New York-based indie studio Feral Cat Den is crafting audio-visual poetry in motion. This gave the studio a bit of an outsider perspective. Their first game, Genesis Noir, was already a moving work of art. ” “My hope for Nirvana Noir is that people have a fun time!” he says.

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VFX Breakdown in Animation vs. Live-Action: Key Differences

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These core differences explain why certain stories shine better in one medium, and why studios select specific approaches for their projects. Live-action productions use SFX with practical elements like pyrotechnics, prosthetics, and mechanical props captured by the camera. Animation studios must build their visual world from scratch.

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How to Create a Shooting Schedule for an Indie Film

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Studio films might shoot 3-7 pages daily with plenty of resources, while budget constraints force indie films to cover 10-15 pages daily. Studio productions have separate departments for each aspect. Smart producers create a framework that balances creative vision with real-world constraints.

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Unfolding the future of film technology: Key trends to watch

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Historically, massive sets and props were discarded after use, causing significant environmental damage. Image source: IMDb.com Today, productions are adopting green practices, such as recycling props, using energy-efficient lighting, and offsetting carbon emissions. For instance, the set of Cecil B.

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