Astral Clock Tower Studios

JANUARY 14, 2021

Welcome back to the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, where you'll get a front-row seat to the development process for the inaugural title from the leading ladies at Astral Clocktower Studios—a female-owned indie games studio based in Central PA, USA. Hello, loyal Kristalans and faithful fantasy fanatics! Check it out! giant pain the ass.

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

3D modelers apply many processes to improve the look and usability of their assets when creating the characters, props, and sets that feature in your favorite video games and films. One important technique to master, particularly for video games, is level of detail (LOD). What is level of detail (LOD)?

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The most common types of animation are: 2D animation 3D animation Stop motion animation Motion graphics 2D Animation 2D animation uses hand-drawn two-dimensional characters, props, and sets to tell a story and create movement. It’s how early Disney movies like Snow White and Bambi and popular cartoons like The Simpsons were created.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Although this is typically the only place where you can get a monthly peek into all the development that goes into Kristala—a 3D dark fantasy ARPG from female-lead Astral Clocktower Studios—things will soon be changing. Using the concept we showed off earlier as his guide, Joe effortlessly captured the whimsical allure of this helpful prop.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

3D modelers digitally build, sculpt, and detail 3D characters, props, vehicles, and sets using computer software and a tablet. 3D models can be rigged, then animated by a 3D animator, placed as a stationary object in a scene by a layout artist, simulated or destroyed by an FX artist, and used for shadows or holdouts by lighting artists.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2025

Pre-vis artists use specialized software to develop rough 3D animations. Asset Creation and Development The asset creation phase builds all digital elements needed in the final composition. Asset Creation and Development The asset creation phase builds all digital elements needed in the final composition.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Keeps a high level view of the game’s content and systems to make decisions to direct the different design subteams during development towards the ultimate goal. Takes the rigs built by the riggers and manipulates them so they can convey believable motion over time. Production Producer : Sometimes also known as development director.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

This is the place where we bring you a monthly peek into the development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game developed using Unreal Engine 4 by women-lead Astral Clocktower Studios. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month. If you're just joining us, welcome!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

You're just in time for the latest installment of the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, a monthly compilation of the game development completed for indie 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala in November 2020. To round out this sprint, Joe started working on a bunch of props that will be found in Nasonder. link] Sound Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

You just left reality and fell into a portal to the fantasy world of Ailur, the fictional planet that serves as the setting for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala—an indie game developed by women-owned independent game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios (hey, that's us!). Kristala at Play NYC 2021. We can't wait to go back again next year!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

This is the only place where you'll receive a monthly, in-depth look into the entire development process for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game built in Unreal Engine 4 by the incredibly talented team at Astral Clocktower Studios. link] Rigging / Animation. Hello, faithful feline-lovin' friends and fantasy aficionados!

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

In the early days of game development, creating assets was a fragmented, time-consuming process. A well-defined art style, whether realistic, stylized, or pixel-based, guides asset complexity, rendering performance, and development timelines. Developers focus on: Shader programming to fine-tune lighting and material properties.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

Here you'll get an inside look at the detailed development work done for 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, the inaugural title from the team behind Astral Clocktower Studios—a female-lead indie studio based in Central PA, USA. Stay tuned to hear more about the Cathedral and the mysterious attic NPC in future social posts and development blogs!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Hello, and welcome to the official Kristala dev blog, where we break down the development process for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala each month. Featuring the latest releases from studios large and small—and from developers old and new—Play NYC celebrates every facet of gaming in a way that only the Big Apple can.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This is the place where we break down the development for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala, an indie game currently in development by the talented team at women-owned indie games studios, Astral Clocktower Studios. As we mentioned above, Cass wasn't the only artist on our team to create custom props this sprint.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

This is the place where we break down all aspects of development for 3D Dark Fantasy ARPG Kristala—an indie game in developed by the wildly talented dev team behind women-owned indie games studio, Astral Clocktower Studios. Bianca wasn't the only modeler working on props this sprint. Concept Art.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

We know it's been a miiinute since we've shared some in-depth development updates from Kristala with you, but we're SUPER STOKED for you to see everything we've been working on since the last time we met. GDC is the game industry's premier professional event, championing game developers and the advancement of their craft. Stay tuned!

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Filmustage

APRIL 3, 2025

The production team evaluates location costs, talent availability, and crew scheduling when developing the master plan. Production teams handle schedule problems by developing contingency plans for weather delays, equipment issues, and cast emergencies. Controlling Production Costs Strategic scheduling influences financial outcomes.

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