CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Head of VFX Daniel Hourigan ( Aquaman , The Hunger Games: Mockingjay , Terminator: Dark Fate ) takes us through how he built his KitBash3D Mission to Minerva settlement in Houdini, detailing key steps from his recent informative livestreams, including a great workaround for creating a fast rendering volumetric glow.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar).

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Not only does LOD support faster rendering, it does so in a way that doesn't negatively impact the visual quality of an asset. 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.

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Game Industry News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Unlike the Lower Deckers, the Bridge Crew find themselves together for their simulation. The Cerritos crew exceeded her expectations, even without her drills being rigged to force failure, and they will all be reassigned for remediation. Rutherford’s drill renders the sabotage most obvious, however. Cool, cool.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The journey from pre-visualization to final rendering demonstrates both common challenges and innovative solutions. Complex rigging systems handle transformations like Bruce Banner's change into the Hulk. Artists adjust muscle simulation, skin textures, and facial expressions. The result?

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

Although the role is highly creative, it is also quite technical, and modelers must be able to determine scale, optimize geometry and renders, and troubleshoot software issues and bugs. These equations are then combined and rendered using a graphics processing unit that outputs a rough but legible animated scene known as a 'playblast.'

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Its capabilities for VR content creation include comprehensive 3D modeling tools, advanced texturing and shading, animation and rigging, and integration with VR Devices. Looking for stunning 3D product renders for your ecommerce website? Get 20-min free consultation on how Unreal can change your game idea.

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