CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

3D modelers apply many processes to improve the look and usability of their assets when creating the characters, props, and sets that feature in your favorite video games and films. It helps reduce the amount of detail by simplifying polygons and textures as they get further away from the camera. What is level of detail (LOD)?

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Software Polygon Baking Texture Mapping 70

The Knights of Unity

JULY 21, 2020

Almost every 3D asset is painted using only one atlas texture. As I mentioned before – almost every 3D object uses the same atlas texture. What’s more, it’s easy to imitate movement by creating a simple animation, as we did in the booster’s model. Creating animations for animals wasn’t an easy part.

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Art Prop Mesh Racing 52

Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

Now that both versions of the Cathedral models are complete, Cass can begin unwrapping the UV's before diving into the tedious texture work. 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.

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Dev Rigging Concepts Demo 52

Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

If you've been keeping up with our dev blogs over the past couple issues, you'll know that we've been working hard to come up with a way to create realistic-looking fur for our various animal-like characters. During his first official pass, Pete was finally able to make the textures and shaders work in tandem. Convenient, right?

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