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.) What does a 3D animator do?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

There's a specific role the damaged piece plays in the Kristala demo's core storyline, and it coincides with an NPC we've been keeping under wraps up until this point. link] Rigging / Animation. You'll notice that the amulet in the second concept below includes both an intact and broken version.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 19, 2021

link] [link] With Ricardo busy wranglin' spiders, Programmer Federico continued working through his growing to-do list as he further familiarizes himself with Kristala's code and standards. They were instead created by a special NPC for a specific purpose. link] Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Becoming a Kristala Patron also means you'll unlock a special, secret code that'll gain you tons of bonus entries for our upcoming PS5 giveaway! Here's a look at Neil's initial concept, followed by Amanda's revised version that really captures the true essence of this beautiful memorial NPC. BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

[link] It's been awhile since we've unveiled a new character in Kristala.which is why we're super pumped to share the progress our 3D Character Designer, Bianca, has made on the Nisargan forest nymph NPC we've got in the works. Gustav is a friendly NPC you'll encounter along your journey through Ailur.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

It's home to a special NPC we haven't revealed yet too.one who plays a very important role in Kristala's core storyline. Rigging / Animation. This area—which you'll need a special key hidden somewhere in Dalamase to open—is one of the only level areas in the vertical slice that is free from enemies.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In our last issue, we showed off Nicholas's progress on the details he's added to give this NPC the signature Keozan look. Also fixed logic error in the code. Rigging / Animation. Fixing blending for dodging, combat, and miscellaneous actions. Adding the logic for charged heavy attacks.

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