Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 17, 2023

These experts aren’t focusing directly on making interactable elements for the player to play with, they’re focusing on the kind of technical challenges that must be solved in order for the game to function and the interstitial building blocks needed to make the game.

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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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Beta Terrain Texture Editing 40

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. The 3D models are produced, then they are textured, shaded, and animated.

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Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

If you need a completely new custom character model, that takes time from a character artist and a texture artist. If the cutscene needs new animations we need to bring on an animator to spend time building the new animations needed for the cutscene. that might need to be created for certain specific cutscenes.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JANUARY 14, 2021

He was able to finish modeling all three sets before getting started on some seriously impressive texturing. Here's a look at the models for the third set of Jhacanda houses, as well as a look at the texturing Cass started for the first set of houses. We can't wait to see these textured! Check it out!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

You'll read a lot about the work that went into making our Play build smooth and seamless in this issue of the blog, but check out this article from our friends at NoobFeed and the following video from Piercing Metal that explain a bit more about the exclusive build of Kristala we exhibited at Play NYC. In-tact and broken Amulets.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 18, 2023

This Blender environment paint-over by Advanced Concept Art Course student Gwen T is a great example of perspective, using a decrease in contrast and saturation to denote buildings in the distance. Not ready to take an advanced course? We have beginner concept art courses to get you started!)

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

.” - Bryan Bentley, 3D Modeller (Rango, The Golden Compass, The Incredible Hulk) 3D modelers are world builders who help flesh out scenes in a film or game, digitally sculpting the environments, props, and characters of a production. 3D modeling software 3D modelers use a range of software for modeling, sculpting, and texturing.

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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. Builds, adjusts, and maintains animation skeletons for animators to make motions with. Prop Artist : Creates the wire frames that form the shape of not living things.

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Cinematics Writing Animation Animation 52

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. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month. You can listen to our episode of the Game Raven Review podcast right meow!

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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.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

✨The creak of an old floorboard whispers secrets and the chilling stillness of an empty room builds pressure. Equipped with an array of props, surfaces, and recording equipment, these studios provide the perfect environment for capturing the nuances of everyday sounds. Remember the eerie whispers in "The Others" ? Foley artist at work.

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Cinematics Film Art Editing 69

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. Wanna see what this set looks like fully textured and detailed? Kristala at Play NYC 2021. Concept Art.

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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.

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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. Directors can try different creative approaches before they commit resources to full production.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Curious about Harold's process for building out each concept's composition? After working with the hair cards for awhile, it dawned on Pete that he could actually create a proxy texture that would easily troubleshoot the orientation of each card. Convenient, right? 3D Environmental Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

Featuring a vast web of buildings and abodes that slowly snake up the catacomb walls, Myr is a mysterious city of labyrinthian paths and alleyways. We also really love how authentically Nisargan all the furniture pieces and props Harold created feel. Props on props on props.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

When we last met, we shared some exciting updates from our time exhibiting at Play NYC 2021, and shared all the work that went into ensuring the exclusive build we prepared for the convention was in tip-top shape and ready to be played. Bianca wasn't the only modeler working on props this sprint. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Once he's modeled all three sets, Cass will then begin the tedious texturing process for each one. This sprint, Karena was able to complete her model and begin texturing. Take a look at Iuliia's models thus far; we'll be proceeding with texturing and finalizing three of the five pictured below to be used in the game.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

Tragically, many important Nisargan buildings and landmarks were ruined in the devastating fire; though the stunning Kristal Cathedral of Nasahara remains standing, its crumbling passageways—once filled with laughter and joy—now serve as grim reminders of the carnage that nearly swallowed the entirety of the city.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

In other words, you can build a game using only blueprints because they are valid pieces of code. Luckily both engines offer asset stores that allow users to download free and paid props, shading, textures, and many more. Incredibuild makes Unreal Engine even better by speeding up its code builds and shader compilations.

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Engine Engineering Game Engine Games 52

CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

We explore the role of a 3D visualization artist, in particular architecture visualization (archviz), and how to build the skills you need to succeed as a 3D visualization artist. Modeling, texturing, and lighting additional assets (furniture, props, decor, etc.) Texture and shade 3D models to add realism.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This would include concept artist, environment artist, lighting artist, texture artist, prop artist, producer to keep track of it all, QA to test it, etc. Characters for the players to choose as playing (how many characters?) So, for example, lets start with environments: How many people do we need to construct one environment?

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