Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Now that our concept art team has nearly completed the designs for all existing assets and items in the Kristala build that needed to be replaced with fresh assets, they're now able to move on to creating brand new items that don't yet have 3D counterparts. Bianca wasn't the only modeler working on props this sprint.

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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. 3D Asset Design. The dynamic mesh will allow the door to be animated and properly opened and closed.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

Once finished with the environmental concepts for the six clan capital cities, Harold then joined James in completing a few designs for items that still needed to be replaced with custom assets in the Kristala game build: Modular tunnel pieces. In-tact and broken Amulets. Check it out! 3D Modeling. Several intact and crumbling gravestones.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

Even cooler, Neil is modeled after studio founder Allie's IRL late father, Neil, who had a penchant for all things animal and a deep love for the Grateful Dead. 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.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

3D Asset Design. 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. For now, let's leave reality behind and take a step into the dark fantasy world of Kristala.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Work within the supplied KitBash3D Mission to Minerva Houdini file — all assets and associated materials are already loaded and ready to use. Organize assets into groups (e.g., big, small, vehicles, props, etc.). From here you can make some selections of the buildings and props you would like to use.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

3D Asset Design. To round out this sprint, Joe started working on a bunch of props that will be found in Nasonder. Game Production / Rigging / Animation. While working on the detailed facial rig she's got in the works, Allie properly added in the model's eyes with an eye control group.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

In a few months, we'll be kicking off our very own Patreon where you'll be able to get even more detailed and comprehensive dev blogs that include first looks at new models, inside access to previously unrevealed characters and NPCs, and a glimpse into how our programmers, artists, modelers, and animators do their thang. Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

link] Not only does this new trailer feature a ton of sweet cinematics created right in Unreal Engine using our own models and animations, but it also showcases two new characters you’ll meet in gameplay during Kristala too. We also really love how authentically Nisargan all the furniture pieces and props Harold created feel.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Here's how it works: each month, we share all the progress every branch of development has made as they collectively work towards completing Kristala's vertical slice—from stunning concept art and 3D models to custom animations, level design, and everything in between. Level Design.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

Lighting helps integrate various 3D elements (effects, props, characters, etc.) Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar). On a smaller scale, 3D lighting also helps elevate the look of 3D models and create a more polished animation portfolio.

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