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. Texture artist - Texture artists specialize in creating the surface qualities (colors, patterns, sheens, etc.)

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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. With the armor and character revisions completed, Nick moved on to a brand new task: a dungeon prop list! Check it out!

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Filmustage

JUNE 17, 2022

Each necessary element of the script will be highlighted in a particular color and sorted into the following categories: cast, props, locations, costumes, sound, etc. Also, you have to mark some special situations when you may need special equipment, for example, an underwater rig or telescopic crane. International license.

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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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iXie gaming

APRIL 24, 2023

Rigging : It’s about building a framework of bones and controls to allow the movement of 3D objects or characters. Prop art: It involves producing smaller pieces like weapons, furniture, and other things that assist to bring the game environment to life. The 3D models are produced, then they are textured, shaded, and animated.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

Lighting helps integrate various 3D elements (effects, props, characters, etc.) Creating or applying light rigs based on concept art or on set reference. while also helping to set the mood or tone of a shot. Lighting artists also need to consider external elements like the weather and time of day (e.g.,

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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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Back in the world of environmental concepts, another of our artists, Ila, took on a concept from our ever-growing list of items and props. Next up in the realm of items and props are the Kotakayan weapon concepts pictured below that were created by our super talented Concept Artist, James. link] Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

With Cass tackling Nasahara, one of our talented 3D Generalists, Karena, continued working through various models for 3D props and items found in the Nisargan capital city of Nisar. Rigging / Animation. This sprint, Allie was able to fully finish the facial rig after working on the jowl, nose bridge, and bottom-lip control joints.

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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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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. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

link] With the model for the amulet prop completed, Bianca then worked on designs for the three variants of Nisargan magic staffs that will be found in game, as well as the model for a magical, Myrtunan shiv weapon. Bianca wasn't the only modeler working on props this sprint. Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

For some items in the old version of the Kristala demo, we used stand-in props from the UE4 marketplace as place holders until we could create our own, custom designs and 3D models. Rigging / Animation. Klaus also created a custom facial rig to allow the character to properly emote during gameplay.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Takes the rigs built by the riggers and manipulates them so they can convey believable motion over time. Prop Artist : Creates the wire frames that form the shape of not living things. Rigger : [ The skeleton master ]. Builds, adjusts, and maintains animation skeletons for animators to make motions with.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

To round out this sprint, Joe started working on a bunch of props that will be found in Nasonder. Game Production / Rigging / Animation. This sprint, Game Producer Allie continued her work on the rigging and skinning for the revised model of our female main character, ensuring its skeleton and controls were sound.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

link] [link] [link] In the last issue of the Kristala dev blog, we showed off some of the props our 3D Environmental Modeler, Cass, had been working on that will be used to detail the various water villages that comprise The Dalamase. link] Rigging / Animation. Take a look.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The modelers on our dev team are ridiculously talented and they do a damn good job of bringing our character, prop, and environmental concepts to life. Here's a look at Cass's custom boulders in progress, followed by some additional 3D props and assets some of our other team members created this sprint. Rigging / Animation.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Shelly is an incredibly talented modeler and texture artist who's extremely skilled at creating realistic and lifelike props, foliage, and furniture. With flowers and foliage out of the way, Shelly's next task was to create a few props and pieces of furniture that can be used throughout our Nisargan level areas.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

We also really love how authentically Nisargan all the furniture pieces and props Harold created feel. Props on props on props. 3D Generalist Joe was another talented team member to work on modeling and texturing a few props that will be handed off to our level designers and placed in Nisar (and beyond).

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

These may range from makeup and prosthetics to miniature models, mechanical rigs, and on-set explosions. ? Whether it’s a makeup artist, a prop maker, or a pyrotechnician, their expertise influences the budget. Materials and Artisans: Investment is needed in materials and the artisans who craft these effects.

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