The best art and animation talks of GDC
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MARCH 29, 2023
A selection of coverage from some of the industry's most accomplished artists and animators, from their GDC 2023 panels.
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Searcing for concept artist and animator
GameDev.Net
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Hi Guys, I'm looking for a concept artist and animator for my game Lucky Shield. Our team of enthusiasts has already started work on the project, but we would like to strengthen our 2d department and improve animations (those that are not standard).
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Murtaza Hashwani - Why is my animation lagging before looping?
GameDev.Net
JANUARY 6, 2023
Hello Everyone Myself Murtaza Hashwani , I have a walking root animation that loops seamlessly in blender and when root motion is disabled, but when I enable root motion in unity the animation lags ever so slightly before repeating. img alt="murtaza hashwani" src="[link]
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Defining Animation and VFX in Video Games
Starloop Studios
JANUARY 24, 2023
Animation and visual effects are two of the artistic pillars of game development. On the most basic level, animation refers to the movement of objects and characters, whereas VFX refers to actions, polish, immersion, and [.]
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Complete guide to Unity 2D animation
Game Development for Beginners
MARCH 14, 2023
Unity is a very powerful Game development tool and in recent years Unity has put some efforts to help developers animate and model their game assets inside Unity. Unity 2D animation has grown a lot, now you can animate a 2D sprite using skeletal animation in Unity. In this tutorial, we will see how to. Read more
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The Role Of Animation & VFX In Video Games
Starloop Studios
JANUARY 5, 2023
Of course, this advancement wouldn’t be possible without animation and VFX (visual effects). Animation and VFX are two integral components of game design and development that contribute to [.]. From simple pixel graphics to complex, life-like open worlds, the visuals of modern video games are unparalleled.
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Getting Started Guide to Unity Animation and Animator
Game Development for Beginners
JANUARY 9, 2023
As a Unity developer, you should know the basics of Unity Animation. By basics, it means you should be able to create basic animations, work with imported animations, learn to use Unity Animator and control the animation parameters. In this tutorial, we will cover all the basics that you need to know. As soon as.
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[Steam Page is Live] Cooperative Anime Roguelike - Dragonspire
GameDev.Net
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Dragonspire is a cooperative anime-style action roguelike game. Introducing Dragonspire ! It will be coming to PC on Steam early access in 2023 and then mobile with the full release later that year! Your objective as the player is to power up as you fight through the numerous challenging environments the world of Asteria has to offer.
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Epic debuts Metahuman Animator and new Unreal Engine 5.2 tools
Game Developer
MARCH 22, 2023
Epic spotlighted new tools at GDC 2023 that it claims will help developers of all sizes build richer game worlds.
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How make Skinning Animation Using Fbx Sdk in Python or C++
GameDev.Net
JANUARY 6, 2023
in this moment I'm trying to animate a simple model In OpenGl Using Fbx SDK I can get the Spaces Points of the model and the initial global transformation for see the model correctly in Opengl this is the model in blender. When I import the model in Opengl Using S
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Become a better animator — top tips to optimize your online learning
CG Spectrum
DECEMBER 16, 2022
As a mentor of the 2D animation courses at CG Spectrum—an online training center—Hubert Lapointe ( Rick and Morty , Solar Opposites ) knows a thing or two about e-learning. With years of experience, including his own educational pursuits, Hubert shares his core tips on how to optimize learning animation online. Attention commitment.
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Ziva for feature animation: Stylized simulation and machine learning-ready workflows
Unity Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Brian Anderson, senior solutions engineer, shows us how to use Ziva and machine learning to simulate a feature animation-ready character.
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Tech Artist (animator / programmer) VERY much needed for this Blender Game Engine project
GameDev.Net
JANUARY 18, 2023
We are looking for a Technical Animator to help us with making new animations as well as helping us with transitions between animations. They must be familiar with coding in the Blender Game Engine
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Tech Artist (animator / programmer) VERY much needed for this Blender Game Engine project
GameDev.Net
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Hello, I'm working on a game project in the prototype stage that I could really use a tech artist for (animation and programming) in the Blender Game Engine. The genre is Open World, Action Adventure, with emphasis on story missions and exploration, and unlocking abilities. It is also a project that is actually based
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Animation Retargeting in Godot 4.0
Mircosoft Game Dev
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
This post will talk about animation retargeting, a new feature coming in Godot 4.0. I am so honored to write this blog post as a member of Godot's animation team. What is "Animation Retargeting"? Godot has a simple animation system. In most cases, your bones will be terribly fractured by the animation.
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CGS 2D animation students give depth to flat characters and objects
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 30, 2023
With advancements in technology and software, 2D animation has become a more affordable and less time-consuming art form than its 3D cousin, making it a popular choice for industries such as mobile gaming, commercials and educational content. With this continued demand for quality 2D animated content , 2D animators will remain in demand too!
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Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: Most Anticipated Winter 2023 Anime
Game Industry News
DECEMBER 25, 2022
Hey all, I’m back with a look ahead at the upcoming season for this week’s Anime Sunday. It’s my Most Anticipated Winter 2023 Anime! Campfire Cooking : I enjoyed the original Light Novels here too but not as much as the other two, so I’m looking forward to seeing the Anime of this as well.
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Bleak Faith devs rebuff allegations of using animations from Elden Ring
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 13, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Bleak Faith: Forsaken developer Archangel Studios has rejected accusations of stealing Elden Ring animations. Read more
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Top 6 types of animation used in film, games, and advertising
CG Spectrum
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
Animation is the art of breathing life into the inanimate for films, games, and advertising. The career possibilities in animation are growing each year as new techniques, processes, and genres emerge. In this article, we’re going to look at six types of animation: Traditional Animation. 2D Animation. 3D Animation.
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Animation Retargeting in Godot 4.0
Mircosoft Game Dev
JANUARY 15, 2023
This post will talk about animation retargeting, a new feature coming in Godot 4.0. I am so honored to write this blog post as a member of Godot’s animation team. What is “Animation Retargeting”? Godot has a simple animation system. In most cases, your bones will be terribly fractured by the animation.
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What’s the Difference Between 2D and 3D Animation
Moonmana
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
What is Animation? Animation occupies an essential place in the video game development industry. Everyone has heard this term but does everyone know precisely what animation is? . In simple terms, animation means rapidly displaying still images in sequence to create the illusion of movement. What is 2D Animation?
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Looking for Unity game makers, Blender model makers and animators for a Roleplay focused game
GameDev.Net
DECEMBER 21, 2022
The game would be a multiplayer game where you can see chat in bubble chat alike to Roblox yet a bit different to not be a blinding white color, it would have other animals that are in the books like dogs, foxes, badgers, etc but would mainly focus on cats. Due to my lack of funds I will have a discord for people willing to work on the gam
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Looking for Blender Game Engine Animators to help with Open World Game project
GameDev.Net
JANUARY 8, 2023
[link] We are looking for volunteer animators with coding experience in Blender Game Engine to join our team for this Open World game project that is gradually coming together!
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Question about animation in Cocos Creator
Cocos
MARCH 22, 2023
I can’t find information about what kinds of animations are supported by Cocos Creator/ I came across a tutorial on the net on how to make an animation from several frames. Is there a full-fledged bone animation in the engine and how can I enable it?! I also realized that Cocos supports Spine Esoteric.
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Animation Retargeting in Godot 4.0
Mircosoft Game Dev
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
This post will talk about animation retargeting, a new feature coming in Godot 4.0. I am so honored to write this blog post as a member of Godot’s animation team. What is “Animation Retargeting”? Godot has a simple animation system. In most cases, your bones will be terribly fractured by the animation.
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Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: Most Anticipated Fall 2022 Anime
Game Industry News
OCTOBER 2, 2022
Hey all, I’m back with a look at the upcoming season for this week’s Anime Sunday. It’s my Most Anticipated Fall 2022 Anime! When the original Bleach Anime stopped airing, I was pretty disappointed given that the Manga hadn’t stopped being published at the time. I’m looking forward to it.
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Question about animation in Cocos Creator
Cocos
MARCH 24, 2023
Tell me, please, does Cocos have its own bone animation system?
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Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Eminence in Shadow” Episode 01 Impressions
Game Industry News
JANUARY 22, 2023
Hey all, I’m back with a look at a series from this past Fall for this week’s Anime Sunday. The post Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Eminence in Shadow” Episode 01 Impressions appeared first on Game Industry News. It’s my “Eminence in Shadow” Episode 01 impressions.
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Animation data rework for 4.0
Mircosoft Game Dev
OCTOBER 31, 2021
has now been completed, resulting in much improved usability when dealing animation data. Animation data. While there are upcoming improvements on the general animation system, one key aspect that required a strong redesign and subsequent rework in Godot is the way that animation data is stored.
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Why do so many FPS games now have “inspect” animations for the guns? It seems like a lot of animation effort into a pretty niche feature that does not directly impact the gameplay.
Ask a Game Dev
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
This is one reason why we add the “inspect” animation - it’s the in-game means of acknowledging the player’s choices with regards to the weapon. The animation helps drive home how the player’s choice of weapon makes a difference, both from a gameplay and a visual perspective.
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The Finished, Fully Animated 3D Ponatina Model by DJTHED!!
Yotes Games
DECEMBER 14, 2022
With the core setup complete we're free to animate her however we please. The Ponatina model by DJTHED is coming along great! And what could be a better start than a smooth idle, smiling at the camera, and showing off a mighty KICK all-in-one! So we got crackin' on just that. See More ».
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Anime Sunday: Most Anticipated Anime of Summer 2022
Game Industry News
JUNE 12, 2022
Hey all, I’m back with a look ahead for this week’s Anime Sunday. It’s my Most Anticipated Anime of Summer 2022! The post Anime Sunday: Most Anticipated Anime of Summer 2022 appeared first on Game Industry News. And that is, frankly, something that’s been a long time coming.
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Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury” Episode 01 Impressions
Game Industry News
FEBRUARY 19, 2023
Hey all, I’m back with another of the standout series from the Fall for this week’s Anime Sunday. I sincerely hope that it actually works out for them as characters, and I’m not alone since they were voted as one of the top anime couples of 2022 by many others. Not for those who don’t like: Any of the above.
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The Beginners Guide to Animation Rigging
Game Designing
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
A 3D animation rigger is a member of a visual effects team who helps to prepare 3D assets for animation. If you are looking to start a career in the field of digital media or 3D animation, becoming a 3D animation rigger may be a good choice for you. What is a 3D Animation Rigger?
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Anime Sunday: Most Anticipated Winter 2022 Anime
Game Industry News
JANUARY 9, 2022
Hey all I’m back for this week’s Anime Sunday with a look at the upcoming season. It’s my Most Anticipated Winter 2022 Anime! We shall see, but if it’s anything at all close to the original medium’s quality this should be a very good Anime.
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How to create an animation production pipeline with Flaneer on AWS?
AWS Games
NOVEMBER 22, 2022
Animation has boomed in recent years and it’s now present in nearly every film or television show. The increase in popularity is caused by animation’s ability to storytell and hold an audience’s attention. Although, crafting animations isn’t a cakewalk by any means. Why would a cloud infrastructure like AWS help?
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What is Cel Animation and How to Use It?
Game Designing
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
If you’re of a certain age, there’s a good chance you grew up with a lot of classic cartoons, but you may have noticed that animated films these days just don’t look the same as they used to. You could chalk this up to nostalgia, but it also comes down to the classic techniques in animation that simply aren’t used anymore in commercial films.
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Use shader for spine animation
Cocos
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
I want to use shader to draw circle on spine animation (result of animtion after render) without using texture renderer, but in shader uv0 it calculates on atlas so the result is not as expected. Can anyone help me?
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From 3D to 2D: A Better Way to Make Games & Animated Movies!
DameDev.tv
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
As an Animation & Art Director, I'm always looking for better ways to help my team complete their job faster, with less stress. In Getting Everyone on the Same Page One of the major problems of working with a team of animators, is trying to get everyone to understand what you and the designers want. since 2015!
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Who are The 10 Best Animators of All Time?
Game Designing
AUGUST 1, 2022
In this article, we are going to look at ten of the greatest animators in history and explore what makes them great as well as their impacts on the industry. What Makes a Great Animator? Most animation directors begin as animators themselves, but eventually, take on a larger role in overseeing every part of the project.
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