Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

In addition to implementing death animations, Will also modified our new backstab mechanics to be more in line with the results we were looking for, then worked on ensuring our Stat system properly displays in the crystal menu and properly performs clamps. Concept Art. Animation / Rigging / Production. Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

Although we've tasked our newest concept artist and character modeler, Pete, with trying his hand at the textures for our main Anagativan characters (which you can see later on in this issue), Shelly spent the first half of this sprint finishing up her own textures. o [link] Concept Art. Check it out! Programming. Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Here's how it works: each month, we share all the progress every branch of development has made as they collectively work towards completing Kristala's vertical slice—from stunning concept art and 3D models to custom animations, level design, and everything in between. Concept Art. These pieces will vary in both shape and strength.

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Mnenad

JULY 8, 2018

The Mechanic I. I was looking for suitable solutions for having both views in the mechanic of the game. To rig and animate the character I could have used of course my preferred 3D-modelling software, but I found an amazing (it really is!) The idea of a helping instance was indeed present in a very early stage of the concept.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Concept Art. Now that our concept art team has nearly completed the designs for all existing assets and items in the Kristala build that needed to be replaced with fresh assets, they're now able to move on to creating brand new items that don't yet have 3D counterparts. 3D Modeling.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

link] Concept Art. In order to initiate these changes, however, it was vital that we had proper environmental and character concepts to work from so that our 3D modeling team was fully capable of bringing the Kristala that exists in our minds to life in Unreal Engine. We can't wait to go back again next year!

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Mnenad

APRIL 9, 2018

One is sketching a scene or character concept very rough and with a lot of gesture on a piece of paper (or digitally) but in the following steps, when it comes to outlining the shapes, the sketch becomes sort of stiff and loses its dynamic. I bet those of you who are into drawing experienced this also once or twice while working on a piece.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

Concept Art. When we last met, our concept art team was working on finalizing a few last-minute items needed for our Vertical Slice. With all core mechanics and elements now in place, the last thing on the list is to add any last-minute assets and address bugs. First, James worked on the concept for our Warp VFX sequence.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These may range from makeup and prosthetics to miniature models, mechanical rigs, and on-set explosions. ? In the early stages, the supervisor assists in shaping the project’s vision, determining the visual effects necessary to bring the concept to life.

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