Jaunty Bear Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

There are many aspects to consider when building a game. This requires a lot of knowledge, skills and time to build and integrate all the components. Fortunately the Unity 3D platform has a great selection of packages and assets to accelerate the build of tools, models, shaders, sound effects, animations etc. Third Party Models.

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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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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

They work closely with game designers as well as developers to build a well-designed and visually attractive game. Video game artists specialize in a wide range of digital art forms, such as 2D modeling, animation, concept art and texturing. Let’s take the popular example of Candy Crush Saga , a level-based puzzle game.

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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!

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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. He was able to finish modeling all three sets before getting started on some seriously impressive texturing. Check it out!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

In addition to indoor items, Nasahara was also in need of a few structural pieces to help further build out the eerie, abandoned nature of this once-great, sprawling city. After finishing up the forest townhome models, Cass then started in on texturing each of the structures. Can you spot it? Let us know in the comments! Level Design.

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

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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. The walls' scorched texturing alludes to the carnage that has taken place in this once-great city. Check out this functionality in action below. link] 3D Asset Design.

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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. We're looking forward to seeing how Cass textures this beast of a model once he's done crafting it. Check it out!

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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. Notable among games developed by Unity are Angry Birds 2 and Temple Run.

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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. First, Shelly gave a little facelift to the texturing used on our Masarusa enemy.

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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. 3D modeling software 3D modelers use a range of software for modeling, sculpting, and texturing.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Here's a look at Cass's finished model for the coliseum, complete with unwrapped UVs and applied textures. These are still a very early work in progress, but check out what Shelly's got thus far: Shelly also lent her impressive texturing skills this sprint to some of the picture frame models Karena created. Stay tuned! Programming.

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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. Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

If you're just tuning in, you may not have known that we unveiled a pre-alpha alpha alpha combat build of Kristala at last year's 2019 PlayNYC convention in - you guessed it - New York City! Much to Cass's relief (we're sure anyway), he was finally able to finish applying textures to the townhouses over the past few weeks. Take a look!

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Building the scene using Gaea, Unreal Engine, and Megascans. I started with Gaea for landscape creation, then did the texturing in Unreal Engine. Hanny's version of the desert road scene in Unreal Engine, applying what she learned in the course to create the landscape and foliage.

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

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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. Environment Artist : Models, textures, and places the stuff in the game levels.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

We especially love the scale-like indentations Bianca has started to add and we can't wait to see how he looks with painting and textures. The texturing featured in the below video is just a stand-in, but you can see how this plugin helps us better tame this feline fur. 3D Environmental Design.

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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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The last time we met, we were right in the thick of preparing an early, pre-demo build of Kristala for unveiling at the PlayNYC virtual convention. Now that he's done with the model itself, Cass will focus on unwrapping the UV's before getting started on the detailed texturing for this colossal beauty.

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

High-resolution textures add visual richness to characters, showcasing the subtle details of their movements captured by mocap. A well-rigged character ensures that mocap data translates seamlessly into natural and fluid animations. When paired with good lighting, textures, and sound, mocap animations look impressive.

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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

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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Filmustage

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The Bullet Time rig from "The Matrix". Image source: fudgeanimation.com The Core Technologies of VFX In the dynamic world of VFX technologies, each innovation builds upon the last, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible in filmmaking. Image source: beforesandafters.com ? Andy Serkis as Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings".

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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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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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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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Filmustage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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. Artists adjust muscle simulation, skin textures, and facial expressions.

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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. We'll walk you through Nick's entire process for modeling and texturing these Twiggies in the comprehensive version of today's dev blog. Check it out!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Although he'd already completed the base models and initial texturing for the Nisargan Impaler and Rosethorne Swords prior to this sprint, Cass spent some time this month further refining each design and finetuning its details. Here are two of the different texture variants Pete showed off this sprint. link] Programming.

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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. After adding some rust to the texturing and bending and breaking a few of the rungs that comprise the gate's overall structure, we think Cass finally nailed it. Props on props on props.

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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. Last up for James this sprint was to create a design for a new kind of pickup we'll be implementing in the Kristala game build: Kristal Memories. and they're not wrong. 3D Modeling. Check it out! Programming.

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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. Rigging / Animation. Concept Art. If you're a big lover of fantasy games (and we're betting you are!)

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Awesome Tuts

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

To draw the crosshair we use the Draw Texture node and we pass the texture we want to draw, X and Y coordinates, and the tint color. And the reason why is because we didn’t set the width and the height of the hud inside the Draw Texture node.

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