PreMortem.Games

DECEMBER 19, 2023

One of the biggest breakout hits of 2023 was the haunting fishing adventure Dredge by New Zealand-based indie developer Black Salt Games. Playtesting is a major and frequent part of our development process so we had confidence throughout that we had a really good experience on our hands. says co-founder/CEO Nadia Thorne.

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Yotes Games

APRIL 13, 2023

It took about a month and a half, but ALL the pony sprite pieces have finally been drawn and as of right now I can begin the frame-by-frame animation process! Should be done and in-game by April's end (but given how that estimate's measured in gamedev time, we'll see how that goes ?).

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Logic Simplified

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Different rig control modes Cascadeur offers multiple rig control modes, providing the flexibility to animate characters with precision. Point Controller Mode: Allows precise control over specific points on the rig. Box Controller Mode: Provides broader control over larger sections of the rig.

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Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

As long as the designers can create the characters with the in-game character creator and reuse the existing rigs, no new resources need be expended to create them. needs its own rig), that's time from a rigger to create. or approximately $2,500 per development week per person.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 3, 2023

The first look-development hurdle was that, inconveniently, light in space is usually white or bluish-white and certainly not the dusty orange of Top Gun. I re-colored their uniforms, along the lines of the various uniforms in Top Gun, and developed masculine and feminine-looking versions. Control rigs for the crew and X-Wing models.

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Game Industry News

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

I suspect we’ll see more development on that theme as the season progresses. The post “Kobayashi Maru:” The Test is Rigged appeared first on Game Industry News. Rillak is also correct that this is a matter of experience, but Burnham isn’t yet ready to hear that.

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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. This tool is unarguably the most common game development tool among developers.

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Radiator Blog

APRIL 18, 2022

Most recently, respected developer Ethan Lee has weighed in. Being able to pinpoint bugs in the core Unreal Engine code, fix them, and submit patches to Epic is how modern software development works. For him it's not about the graphics, it's about source engine access and engineering processes.

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Cocos

APRIL 26, 2023

I am very new to cocos engine and web app development in general… up until now, I have always been more focused on shader development, 3d character rigs, solid modeling, and world design. Almost missed this response! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide this valuable feedback! All of it was in Unity engine.

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Ask a Game Dev

MARCH 14, 2024

A single purchasable asset is never atomic - the purchased item is comprised of many parts like the 3D model, the diffuse textures, normal map, occlusion map, any other materials, rigging, animations, shaders, and so on. If it is not, it is likely the initiative will be retired and developments will move on.

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Game From Scratch

JULY 27, 2023

GameFromScratch.com Game Dev’s Guide to Fantasy Creatures Assets Bundle There is a new Humble Bundle of interest to game developers, the Game Dev’s Guide to Fantasy Creatures assets bundle. This is an interesting new approach to bundles as it consists of only a single $15 dollar tier.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Unity has a rich and sophisticated animation system for the game development process , also referred to as ‘ Mecanim ’. It is a powerful tool for game developers to create dynamic, true-to-life animations for characters, objects, and environments in their games.

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Jaunty Bear Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

For the development of Math it Right 3D Adventure I’ve used the following Unity packages. The Addressable Asset System allows the developer to ask for an asset via its address. High quality rigged low poly animals with amazing animations, stunning demo scenes, multiple textures, sounds and Wander Script.

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Ask a Game Dev

APRIL 8, 2024

The important thing to think about when it comes to development is that we can't build the game sequentially, we have to build as much of the game in parallel as we can. building environments, creating animations and rigs, building the technology), and then do the things that take less time to complete later.

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Logic Simplified

MAY 7, 2024

Spine is a 2D skeletal animation tool for game development and other animation projects. Rigging was then done for connecting mesh to bones and creating a skeletal frame. Our game app developers could hardly wait to adopt him! Our 2D game app developers value efficiency, flexibility and performance. How does it work?

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Ask a Game Dev

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

It's true that developing with the Switch as the primary platform would make it work well on the Switch and perform well on other platforms. The source assets like animation rigging and motions, textures, character and environment models, and so on would be built at a lower fidelity.

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Logic Simplified

AUGUST 8, 2023

Video game development is a collaborative process that involves various people with specialized skills. Understanding the difference between the two is vital if you are an aspiring game developer, a passionate gamer, or you are considering hiring a game development company to develop an immersive video game.

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DameDev.tv

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Also, rigging is much easier with Blender's Riggify, auto-rigger. Also, remember to save different versions of your 3D models at different points, such as, before rigging, so you can go back to a previous version, if something goes wrong. I'm going to make learning family friendly and fun!

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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

So, read on to acquaint yourself with this exciting and rewarding field of game development. Understanding 3D Game Art Production For anybody interested in pursuing a profession in game development, creating 3D game art is essential. To create immersive gaming experiences, virtual surroundings, and objects must be created.

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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. Game Production / Rigging / Animation. giant pain the ass. link] Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 5, 2020

But before we dive into the real meat and potatoes of the development for this sprint, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge some of the heavy events that are currently affecting our world. Animation / Rigging / Production. Last sprint, we shared some of the progress Allie made on the rig for our Masarusa enemy. We hear you.

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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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Nvidia

APRIL 12, 2021

With the Omniverse Character Creator Connector, artists, designers, and developers of any skill level can create digital humans for projects with efficiency and without the need to outsource digital humans due to cost or human resource challenges.

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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 6, 2020

In addition to our regular jobs and personal lives, we've really been amping up development for Kristala over the past couple weeks (hey, just look at this dev blog issue for proof). Animation / Rigging / Production. Plus, we've also been prepping for an upcoming virtual convention (WOOHOO!), Let us know in the comments! Level Design.

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Moonmana

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Animation occupies an essential place in the video game development industry. It is still popular and widely applied in game development and other industries, due to the numerous benefits 2D animation provides. High animation development costs. What is Animation? When it comes to 2D animation, the images are flat. .

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Welcome back to the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, where you can get front-row seats to the development process for indie 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, the first title from female-owned-and-operated indie game studio Astral Clocktower Studios. Game Production / Rigging / Animation. Check it out!

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This is the only place where you'll get a monthly, in-depth look at the development process for our inaugural title, Kristala - an enchantingly delightful 3D dark fantasy action RPG developed lovingly with Unreal Engine 4. Animation / Rigging. If you're just joining us, welcome home! Here's a look at Karena's process.

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Filmustage

MAY 18, 2023

Drone usage in the film industry is not just limited to cinematography, but also includes location scouting, crowd control, and light rigging, further underscoring their versatility. These flying machines have transformed aerial filming, once a complex and costly process, into an accessible method for filmmakers of all scales.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 14, 2020

We're officially in the final development crunch for the vertical slice demo of Kristala! Studio owners Allie and Tiff share their tips and tricks on rigging/animation and level design, respectively, and lead programmer Will walks us through the inner workings of Unreal Engine 4. Animation / Rigging / Production. How's it going?

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iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

These are the most common in game development, using cameras to track reflective markers placed on an actor’s body. While less common in game development, they offer unique advantages in specific scenarios. A well-rigged character ensures that mocap data translates seamlessly into natural and fluid animations.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

So we built a fully interactive immersive experience of a petroleum drilling rig where students can learn various practical concepts seamlessly.” “We realized we don’t have the right resources in Africa to teach the practical concepts in petroleum engineering.

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Moonmana

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Game development is a complex process that involves a lot of different specialists and consists of a number of steps and smaller tasks. . To develop a high-quality and competitive game, you should carefully execute every stage, step by step. The studio provides full-cycle game development, as well as game art outsource services.

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

They can be rigged and animated, placed as a stationary object in a scene, combined with other assets to create a set/environment, simmed or destroyed, and used for shadows or holdouts. 3D modeling is the creation of a computer-generated object or character represented in 3D space, commonly referred to as a model or an asset.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Everyone is welcome to join us on this journey to become better game developers and create meaningful projects together. Demo: Character rigging using Skeleton2D | Matejs Balodis. A quick demo on how to set up, rig and animate a 2D character in Godot Engine using 2D meshes and the Skeleton2D node.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 10, 2024

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. You can choose between a “safe” feature set or download the development version for more advanced, newly added features.

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The Knights of Unity

JULY 21, 2020

Aspects mentioned before had a huge impact on the game’s design and development and I’d like to explain why below. That greatly shortened the development process and also has a positive impact on the game’s performance. That decision had a great impact on design and development. Therefore, we used static, orthographic camera.

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