Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

We really loved how the demo was looking at the end of 2020, but we thought it embodied a bit more whimsy than it did darkness, so we've officially embarked on a complete overhaul of the entire demo level, including character models, level design, environments, and more. Are you ready to get dark, dear friends? Concept Art.

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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. I knew that if I could get the simulation capture process figured out in the City Sample Demo, I could make my own environment in the future and use the same workflow.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It’s a popular technique for feature films and games (think film studios like Pixar and modern Disney animations or game studios like Ubisoft and EA Games). In 3D animation, animators start with a rigged 3D model, positioning the character, prop, or vehicle and developing motion paths between poses (key frames) for their movement.

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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 29, 2021

Since embarking on the huge endeavor to completely revamp the entire Kristala demo, we've had our artists and modelers working hard to recreate some of the props and environmental elements that already existed in the original Dalamase demo level. You can listen to our episode of the Game Raven Review podcast right meow! Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Check out Cass's interpretation of that idea in the crystal sewer lamps featured below. 3D Designer Karena has also been working on the large, cylindrical tree homes that will be featured in the Nisargan capital city of Nisar. The build contained a portion of our demo and opened with a tutorial section at the start.

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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. Animation / Rigging. Stay tuned!

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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. In the Kristala demo, you'll play as the chosen warrior from the nature-loving Nisarga clan. 3D Asset Design.

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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. A wooden door for an important level area.

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Jaunty Bear Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

HNS is modular so you can easily disable features you don’t need (unused features don’t affect the performance). . High quality rigged low poly animals with amazing animations, stunning demo scenes, multiple textures, sounds and Wander Script. Odin – Inspector and Serializer by Sirenix.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Virtual production real-time workflow demo with Deepak Chetty. 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

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. Their sacred crystal features a fiery inferno of molten rock and flame. The Nisarga clan is the only clan that will be featured in the Kristala demo. Take a look!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

Last issue, we shared the texturing work Cass had started on the forest homes, many of which resemble beautiful log cabins due to the intricate woodwork featured throughout. Their sacred crystal features an eye to represent this special Myrtunan gift. Take a look! Stay tuned for much more to come! What do you think?

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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. Game Production / Rigging / Animation. Kristala Featured at IWOCon 2020. 3D Asset Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Since then, we've been laser-focused on our next big milestone: completing the entire vertical slice for Kristala.Which means we're inching closer and closer to the official release of the game's demo too. Concept Art. Each clan's capital city will have its own unique starting point. 3D Modeling.

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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. On the right side, under the Samples section, import the Starter Assets and Hands Interaction Demo.

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