Big Games

MARCH 28, 2025

From the pixelated classics of the 80s to todays immersive and realistic graphics, animation has redefined the gaming experience. The simplicity of the 2D style laid the foundation for gameplay mechanics and player interactions, particularly in platformers and side-scrollers. Done in a three-dimensional plane.

Animation 52

Animation Animation Game Development Game Developer 52

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. Texture artist - Texture artists specialize in creating the surface qualities (colors, patterns, sheens, etc.) What does a 3D animator do?

Film 52

Film Animation Animation Concepts 52

iXie gaming

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Mechanics of Motion Capture Motion capture (mocap) is the magic that makes your favorite game characters move realistically. A well-rigged character ensures that mocap data translates seamlessly into natural and fluid animations. This has greatly improved the look of games and made them more immersive. But how does it work?

Animation 52

Animation Animation Data Technology 52

iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Pre-production lays the foundation for artistic direction, ensuring that all visual elements align with the games mechanics, worldbuilding, and narrative. A well-defined art style, whether realistic, stylized, or pixel-based, guides asset complexity, rendering performance, and development timelines.

Concepts 52

Concepts Art Texture Asset 52