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. For example, when viewing an object from far away, only basic features such as color and geometry may need to be visible. What is level of detail (LOD)?

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Its wide range of features and functionality ranges from basic animation design and management to advanced procedures like blending, masking, and inverse kinematics. Animation Rigging Animation Rigging works on top of Unity's animation system, and so requires an Animator.

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Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

3D Animation- This includes building models and animating them within a virtual 3D space. Uses techniques like key framing, rigging, motion capture, and simulations to show movement. Art and Asset Creation Focuses on building 2D characters, environments, and assets on a two-dimensional plane.

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Filmustage

MAY 18, 2023

Drone usage in the film industry is not just limited to cinematography, but also includes location scouting, crowd control, and light rigging, further underscoring their versatility. It also features five-direction obstacle sensing and four-direction obstacle avoidance.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

They work closely with game designers as well as developers to build a well-designed and visually attractive game. Character artist The character artist shapes the characters through the creation of visual elements like facial expressions, weapons, and clothing through the use of sculpture, rigging and editing.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

Newbies and developers have always found it difficult in building tools for game development without using programming. However, there are now several online game production tools that enable game developers to rapidly and easily build games. It comes with a variety of features that aid fast coding.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JANUARY 14, 2021

Today we're serving up some seriously exciting updates, including a look at our new, custom game cursor; updates on our new player character's rigging and animation; and a sneak peek at our newest WIP level area. Plus, you'll get a first look at some of the incredible environmental and character concepts we've got in the works too.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 5, 2020

This sprint, Nick started tackling a long list of tasks our level design team has requested in order to detail and build out the intricate world of Ailur. In addition to the icons, Bianca designed a few loading screens that will be featured in the Kristala crowdfunding demo. Animation / Rigging / Production. Level Design.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

The ever-evolving technological landscape shows no signs of slowing down, so, as an artist, it's vital to build the skills that will allow you to adapt to whatever comes next. 3D modelers digitally build, sculpt, and detail 3D characters, props, vehicles, and sets using computer software and a tablet.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 14, 2020

Below are two videos that showcase the throwing functionality; the first is an in-depth peel into the actual programming process within Unreal Engine 4, and the second showcases the throwing in action within the Kristala game build. Animation / Rigging / Production. What do you think these might be used for in the game? Check it out!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Kristala Featured at IWOCon 2020. This sprint, Gameplay Programmer Will spent the bulk of his time addressing bugs within our current demo build and amending the tutorial section in order to force players through it and prevent them from accidentally missing crucial gameplay information. Stay tuned! Programming.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In today's issue, you'll get an update on all the custom 3D assets we've been working on for the capital city of Nisar, plus a peek into our process for creating a fully functional facial rig for our female main character. Nick started by modeling out the base armor set your see featured on the right. Stay tuned!

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

Texturing : In this phase, you give 3D objects color, texture, and surface features. Rigging : It’s about building a framework of bones and controls to allow the movement of 3D objects or characters. Specialized software is needed for this procedure, as well as expertise in 3D modeling, sculpting, and rigging.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

sun/moonlight, overhead lights in a building, etc.). featured] While this can provide very realistic light results, a lighting artist has less flexibility over adjusting the light, aside from rotating the subject in relation to the light source or adjusting the brightness.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Building the scene using Gaea, Unreal Engine, and Megascans. During the 5 x expert-led lessons per week, you'll ascertain real-time workflows, set up playable characters and levels, learn character rigging and motion capture, build virtual landscapes with set dressing, add virtual and tracked cameras, set up digital humans and much more!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

If you're curious about the backstory behind how the Gilsankan mage got its magical powers, stay tuned to the Kristala game dev blog so you can learn how to become a Patron and get exclusive access to Lore pieces featured in the Sagas of Kristala before anyone else.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

3D models can be rigged and then animated, placed as stationary objects in a scene by a layout artist, simulated or destroyed by an FX artist, and used for shadows or holdouts by a lighting artist. Texture artist - Texture artists specialize in creating the surface qualities (colors, patterns, sheens, etc.)

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I've been featured on the VFX Process Youtube Podcast to talk about the creation of Menace , and it was also featured on IGN - Future Games show channel. The blueprint was already rigged with a Metahuman, and the riding physics seemed perfect for what I needed. featured] How did the CG Spectrum mentors help with the process?

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Makes all of the high level decisions, including major features, story, world building, budgeting, scheduling, team composition, marketing, contracts, etc. Architects the game’s major technical features and framework, then gradually shifts to managing the engineers that join the team and keeping them tasked out and productive.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 4, 2019

Many games feature secondary and even tertiary currencies, but slots players still largely only care about coins. Similar to viewing a base and choosing where to attack in mid-core Build & Battle games, one can choose which opponent structure to attack. Coin Master’s Game Systems.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

For his first concept piece, we tasked Harold with an environmental shot showcasing the first Kristal Checkpoint that appears in the Dalamase swamp level featured in the Kristala demo. After finishing up the Twiggy concept pictured above, Harold then moved on to a third environmental concept featuring one such village.

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Filmustage

JUNE 17, 2022

Or maybe you'll need to build a location yourself? So you should think in advance about what you are about to build, what props you need (usually highlighted in purple), what materials are crucial to implement the idea, and much, much more. How, however, will your characters be dressed? This photo was taken from the resolutionhire.tv

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

In last month's issue, we gave you a little introduction to the work our 3D Environmental Designer, Cass, had done on the first set of Jhacanda tree houses that will be featured in our Nisargan clan levels. Now, let's get ready to amp up the magic and dive headfirst into the dark fantasy of Kristala. 3D Asset Design.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 6, 2023

This silent-era masterpiece featured a rocket crashing into the moon's eye, marking a pivotal moment in the history of special effects. The film featured realistic, computer-generated dinosaurs, a groundbreaking achievement that left audiences in awe. The Bullet Time rig from "The Matrix". Le Voyage dans la Lune (1902).

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

Since the pandemic began, we've exhibited Kristala at a few awesome virtual conventions like IWOCon and Game Carnival; and while these cons are fun and feature a ton of interesting panels and industry speakers, they don't quite replace the value of in-person conventions. Kristala at Play NYC 2021. We can't wait to go back again next year!

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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. Modern blockbusters now feature VFX in over 50% of their runtime, fundamentally changing how we experience otherworldly narratives.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

This month, in addition to our typical development sprints, we've also been hard at work prepping a super special convention build of Kristala for the upcoming Play NYC convention. Wanna check out the 10+ armor mockup sketches Pete initially created before landing on the final design featured below? 3D Modeling.

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AWS Games

JULY 6, 2023

This can be limiting for small studios who do not have budget to purchase latest hardware for employees, and limiting for creative players who might not have the latest gamer rig or access to top of the line GPUs. Features Comparison Having trouble deciding which option is best for you or have more specific requirements?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Many of our friends who've already had a chance to play early builds of Kristala have lovingly referred to it as Cat Souls. While rethinking our initial decision to use potions for the Health and Mana consumables featured in Kristala, we decided to work up a new design for our poison antidote consumable too. and they're not wrong.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Modern storytelling increasingly relies on the seamless integration of visual effects to build believable worlds and characters. Phases of VFX Breakdown Process The visual effects breakdown process represents a complex sequence of technical and creative elements, each stage building upon the last to transform imagination into reality.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Discover the secrets behind cinemas most stunning visuals with Filmustage's VFX Breakdown feature. To cite an instance, making multiple copies of one character or building entire digital worlds can be more affordable than constructing real sets. Complex rigging systems handle transformations like Bruce Banner's change into the Hulk.

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Nvidia

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

To generate digital humans, teams must first make 3D models, textures, shaders, skeleton rig, and deformation of the skin so it follows the skeleton. With the help of digital humans, companies can assess risks and predict environments with accurate simulations, helping them ensure that physical buildings are optimally designed.

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DameDev.tv

JULY 19, 2023

Also, enable the Hand Tracking Subsystem and Meta Hand Tracking Aim by ticking the respective checkboxes in OpenXR Feature Groups. Importing Samples To make our life a bit easier, let's import an XR rig from the Unity sample assets. However, when you build your project, only the hands should be visible.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These may range from makeup and prosthetics to miniature models, mechanical rigs, and on-set explosions. ? Building a Versatile In-House Team ? With its AI analysis and collaborative features , Filmustage empowers filmmakers to make informed decisions, fostering a creative and cost-effective approach to visual storytelling.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In this issue, you'll get a first look at the new tutorial section for our convention build, the treehouses that populate our Nisargan clan lands, the new models for our Kotakayan soldiers, a super sweet cinematic shot showing off our six clan biomes, and so much more. Tune in to next month's dev blog to see the updates! Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

After over a year of exhibiting at various online game conventions, we can't properly tell you how stoked we are to be presenting an exclusive build of Kristala—featuring our revamped demo level—at this year's Play NYC convention. Kristala at Play NYC 2021. Concept Art.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 13, 2023

Aurore Coutelier had always dreamed of building worlds that positively impacted people’s lives, and architecture initially seemed like the way to do it. Coming from a completely different industry and having only done “cute” stylistic 3D art before, venturing into realistic world building was very intimidating.

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