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. 3D character model by CGS grad Pietro Trizzullo who is now working at Room 8 Studio.

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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. Astral Clocktower Studios x Game Raven Review. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

DALL·E Deep Artificial Language Learning Engine, or DALL-E (stylized as DALL·E ) , produces creative art from text descriptions, interpreting natural language such as written descriptions and commands. 3D modelers digitally build, sculpt, and detail 3D characters, props, vehicles, and sets using computer software and a tablet.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 1, 2024

These core differences explain why certain stories shine better in one medium, and why studios select specific approaches for their projects. Live-action productions use SFX with practical elements like pyrotechnics, prosthetics, and mechanical props captured by the camera. Animation studios must build their visual world from scratch.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

.” - Bryan Bentley, 3D Modeller (Rango, The Golden Compass, The Incredible Hulk) 3D modelers are world builders who help flesh out scenes in a film or game, digitally sculpting the environments, props, and characters of a production. FX reel by FX Supervisor Alex Halstead (ILM, Method Studios, Animal Logic).

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Filmustage

APRIL 7, 2025

The AI engine processes scripts within 2 minutes, which conventionally demands many hours. Key Elements Detection The AI engine recognizes key elements, including: Characters Production assets Filming environments Costume elements VFX requirements Users benefit from tag customization tools.

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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!).

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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. It's been a hard year for all of us, especially for independent creators.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Unlike traditional sound engineers who rely on pre-existing audio libraries, foley artists employ creative physical objects and specialized techniques to generate and mimic sounds in real-time. Source: backstage.com Foley studios serve as laboratories where artists carefully create and record audio effects. Foley artist at work.

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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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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. In March, we welcomed our friend Shelly back to the ACS team. Programming.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Today, advancements in tools like ZBrush, Unreal Engine, and Substance Painter have revolutionized the pipeline, making it more streamlined and efficient. Lets break down the seven critical phases of the game art pipeline and explore how studios bring stunning, optimized visuals to life. What happens at each stage of production?

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Free Sign Up Filmustage AI Capabilities The platform's strength comes from its AI engine that processes scripts accurately. The system excels at: AI Script Breakdown: Automatically identifies and categorizes props, locations, characters, and special effects Intelligent Scheduling : AI-driven algorithms optimize shooting schedules.

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Moonmana

APRIL 7, 2023

If you’ve ever wondered what the best game engine is, we invite you to figure it out with us. Let’s discover their pros and cons so it will be easier to decide which engine suits your project better. Having been the market leaders for years, these two are the main candidates for the title of the best game engine.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

and try your luck at winning a FREE PS5 Disc Edition, courtesy of women-lead indie games studio, Astral Clocktower Studios. 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

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. Here's a look at a few screenshots from Unreal Engine that show the odd misalignments we referenced above.

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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.

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Game Global

JULY 12, 2021

Let’s look at what it means in practice, though keep in mind that it will vary wildly depending on the game genre, project structure, studio, and even country. What does the casting agency or sound engineer need to know about this recording session? This article originally appeared on the Deep Silver Dambuster Studio website.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

You're currently tuned in to the official Kristala Dev Blog, a monthly compilation of all the development done on our first game, Kristala: a Dark Fantasy ARPG created by women-owned indie game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios (hey, that's us!). Props on props on props. We'll be sharing them all week. Programming.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The game was developed by Raven, one of the historical CoD mainline studios, and Activision Shanghai, a local team assembled for the project. Ni-Zhan was the local competitor to Crossfire and the first FPS developed by a then unknown internal Studio called TiMi. The team also experimented with a third person-only melee mode.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

A key part of this process is pitching presenting your concept in a compelling way to potential collaborators, investors, or studios. Identify all the elements locations, props, costumes, special effects, and characters that will influence scheduling and budgeting.

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