iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

A well-defined art style, whether realistic, stylized, or pixel-based, guides asset complexity, rendering performance, and development timelines. Texturing defines how surfaces interact with light, whether through hand-painted styles (ideal for stylized games) or procedural texturing (for realistic environments).

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Concepts Art Texture Asset 52

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. Level of detail (LOD) refers to the level of complexity in a 3D-generated model and is primarily used in real-time rendering for video games and interactive tools.

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Software Polygon Baking Texture Mapping 97

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. 3D modeling software 3D modelers use a range of software for modeling, sculpting, and texturing. A recent 3D animation student reel from CGS.

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Film Animation Animation Concepts 52