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Ask a Game Dev

Writes shaders, writes scripts, works with code. Quality Assurance Tester : Tests assigned parts of the game (e.g. Given a description, then comes up with different visual concepts that could meet that description. The description is refined, and the process repeats. Technical Artist : [ The hybrid artist/programmer ].

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A comprehensive guide to in-demand roles in film and games

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If they don’t create textures themselves, 3D modelers will work especially closely with texture artists and look development artists (aka surfacing artists) who will add realism and detail to their model through texture maps and shaders. 3D modeling software 3D modelers use a range of software for modeling, sculpting, and texturing.

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