From concept art to animation: ?Bring fantasy characters to life with Ziva VFX
Unity Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Learn how to bring concept art to life with Ziva VFX, and discover the animation workflow behind creating real-time 3D characters.
Zoochosis by Clapperheads will make you fear those lovely animals in the zoo
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 22, 2024
A terrifying parasite is spreading, mutating some of the animals into grotesque, blood-thirsty monsters ready to kill their way out of their cages. Looking around the zoo, my mind was already transforming the animals behind the fences into images from Adam’s post! Everyone loves animals, right? Of course, in a zoo.
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From Concept to Success: A Deep Dive Into Our Popular Gaming Solutions
Logic Simplified
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Such software frameworks provide us with the basic tools and systems for rendering, physics, audio, networking, scripting, animation, user interface, etc, to simplify and streamline the game development roadmap and ensure that the game runs smoothly and efficiently on different devices and platforms.
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Introduction to Unity’s Animation System
Logic Simplified
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Unity has a rich and sophisticated animation system for the game development process , also referred to as ‘ Mecanim ’. It is a powerful tool for game developers to create dynamic, true-to-life animations for characters, objects, and environments in their games.
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Bayard Wu
Concept Art World
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Concept Art World Bayard Wu Bayard Wu is a freelance illustrator and concept artist currently working in the video game industry. Bayard studied animation at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts. The post Bayard Wu first appeared on Concept Art World
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Making games faster, more cost-effectively, with end-to-end development
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 14, 2024
“This can include concept, model, rigging, animation, VFX, lighting, character animation delivered in-engine, and more.” ” Read more
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How digital showcases helped make A Little To The Left an indie hit
GamesIndustry.biz
JANUARY 4, 2024
The cozy puzzle game about organising household items was created by Max Inferno, a development team consisting of Anne Macmillan (art and animation) and Lukas Steinman (design and programming). It started as a game jam concept that was expanded upon and added to Itch.io, where it frequently found itself at the top of the charts.
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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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COCOON creator Jeppe Carlsen “I never compromise on playability”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 11, 2023
While he didn’t immediately embark on this ambitious project, the concept lingered in his mind and gradually took shape as a concrete game design. Complex feature The core concept of worlds within worlds was the first feature prototyped for Cocoon, undergoing substantial improvement and iteration.
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Artist Cassie Simpson on navigating Life, three University Majors and Work
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 17, 2024
What caught my attention wasn’t just her confidence on the panel but the fact that she was not only a student pursuing three majors at Wits University she was also the Lead Concept artist at Chroma Pixel Games , a game studio based in Zambia. I wanted to learn techniques that not everyone knows like coding and animations.
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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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Fan Collective Unimatrix 47 Looks at Star Trek: The Animated Series “Yesteryear” Episode
Game Industry News
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Even if you’ve never watched an episode of The Animated Series , odds are, you’ve heard mention of the events that take place in “Yesteryear,” even if you are unfamiliar with the episode title. Fontana, it is perhaps the best of the animated episodes and one of the most influential. Written by D.C.
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Tape to Tape by Excellent Rectangle is the world’s first hockey roguelite
PreMortem.Games
MAY 10, 2023
look with fluid animations in a sports game. Their solution was a unique blend of hand-drawn 2D sprites and animations in a 3D environment. Julien explains: “For a fast-paced sports game such as ours, we wanted the sprites to move and animate in 8 directions.
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The 6 fundamentals of art every artist must learn (with examples)
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 18, 2023
Anatomy Understanding anatomy is essential whenever drawing humans, animals, or plants. helps you illustrate, sculpt, or animate more realistic poses and movements, such as walking, jumping over a fence, or picking up an object from a table. We have beginner concept art courses to get you started!)
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Top Unreal Game Development Companies in 2024
Logic Simplified
APRIL 1, 2024
UE5’s features and functionality have further expanded to include experimental new features for rendering, animation and simulation. Look for companies that offer full-cycle game development services, that cover everything from art, animation, VR/AR/XR-based development, right up to game testing. Is it well-defined? Production 1.
KitBash3D's Mission to Minerva accomplished | Winners announced
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 26, 2023
Following the competition closely, CG Spectrum was wowed by the creative stories told through such a high caliber of concept and in-motion work — futuristic settlements sprawling across extraterrestrial landscapes draped in dramatic light and shadow, with fantastical creatures lurking in between!
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How to Outsource Game Art: A Comprehensive Guide
Juego Studio
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
They remain hooked to the game when the animation is fluid, and the graphics are in sync with the storyline. But the concept of good graphics is contextual. The first element we notice when playing a game is the graphics. The aesthetics of the game are what initially attracts the users.
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CG Spectrum 2023 Student Showcase | A reel of this year's highlights
CG Spectrum
JANUARY 4, 2024
Too good not to share, we collated some of the outstanding work our virtual production , digital painting , animation , 3D modeling , visual effects , and game development students created throughout 2023. CG Spectrum students continue to impress us with their creativity and talent!
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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 30, 2023
Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants. There are even plans for a third saga in animated format targeted at babies and toddlers, featuring singing characters.
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Godot gets new Animation Tree + State Machine
Mircosoft Game Dev
JUNE 25, 2018
After a long time coming, and as part of the trend of modernizing many old Godot subsystems, the animation tree has been rewritten from scratch and it's now brand new, with plenty of new features. Save for animation, any of those nodes can contain other types of nodes. It's a run of the mill animation blend tree. Compatibility.
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CG Spectrum Institute launches new accredited creative courses | CGS
CG Spectrum
OCTOBER 1, 2023
CG Spectrum Institute (CGSI) has launched three accredited creative courses for the film and games industry: Animation & VFX , Digital Art , and Game Development , which can be pursued as bachelor’s degrees or diplomas.
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Game art vs game design: What is the difference?
Logic Simplified
AUGUST 8, 2023
Video game artists specialize in a wide range of digital art forms, such as 2D modeling, animation, concept art and texturing. The Role of Game Artists Concept artist The game concept artist creates the initial visual concepts of the game (characters, environments, props, vehicles and other visual elements) in accordance with GDD.
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The Best 3D Art Outsourcing Studios in the Industry
iXie gaming
JANUARY 11, 2023
They provide comprehensive art outsourcing services, which include character/environment art, level design, in-game animations, 3D modeling, 2D concept art, and more. Specialties: – Game Development, Motion Capture, Art Outsourcing, 3D Animation, 2D Animation, VR, Concept Art, and Co-Development.
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5 Simple Coding Projects for Kids to Tackle During the School Year
Real Programming
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Fortunately, there are plenty of simple coding projects that integrate basic coding concepts that kids can tackle during the school year. They’re also a great extracurricular activity to help kids learn math concepts, develop their language abilities, and improve interpersonal skills. Kids can get started as young as eight years old.
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Sung Choi
Concept Art World
JULY 19, 2022
Concept Art World. Sung Choi is a concept artist who has worked for clients such as Marvel Studios, Disney, Warner Bros, Bungie, Wizards of the Coast, and, Netflix Animation. The post Sung Choi first appeared on Concept Art World. Link: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.
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Three Minutes to Eight developer Chaosmonger Studio “Multiple stories moving parallel”
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Chaosmonger Studios , based in Tallinn, Estonia, is a multimedia production company specializing in everything from documentaries, science fiction films and animations to music video, graphic design and video games. Nicola Piovesan remembers how he created the concept in a semi-hypnagogic state right before falling asleep. “I
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Building a Portfolio for a Career in Game Art and Design
iXie gaming
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Include projects that show your proficiency in different areas such as character design, environment art, concept art, 3D modeling, texturing, and animation. Keep it Organized Create separate sections for different types of work, such as character art, environment art, and concept art. How many pieces should be in a portfolio?
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Everything You Need to Know About 3D Game Art Production
iXie gaming
APRIL 24, 2023
The Stages of 3D Game Art Production There are several stages involved in 3D game art production: Concept art creation : This is the initial step in the production of 3D game art. It entails generating and outlining concepts for the game’s environments, objects, and characters.
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Art Production for Mobile Games: Tips & Tricks
iXie gaming
APRIL 3, 2023
We will explore various aspects of art production, including design concepts, art style, and optimization techniques. Understand the Game Design Concept To produce artwork for a mobile game, the initial step is to comprehensively grasp the game’s design and concept. So, let’s dive in!
The role of VFX in modern filmmaking
Filmustage
OCTOBER 6, 2023
In his groundbreaking film "A Trip to the Moon" (1902) , Méliès used stop-motion animation, miniatures, and practical effects to create fantastical scenes. One of the prominent figures of this era was Ray Harryhausen , a stop-motion animator known for his meticulous craftsmanship.
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A Guide to Designing Multiplayer Games
Logic Simplified
OCTOBER 18, 2023
In multiplayer games, there is a concept called meta which are different strategies used by gamers against one another outside of the game. Develop an Interesting Game Concept Not all have a good understanding of creating a game concept and the considerations that go into making one.
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What is AI art and how will it impact artists?
CG Spectrum
MARCH 13, 2023
How will AI impact artists such as digital illustrators and concept artists ? We explore what AI art is, the types of AI art available, and hear from Concept Artist and CGS Dept. Digital painting by Foundations of Concept Art and Digital Illustration Course graduate, Elizabeth Hoffmeister. Concept Artist and CG Spectrum Dept.
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CG Spectrum 2023 Student Showcase | Celebrating this year's highlights
CG Spectrum
DECEMBER 14, 2022
To celebrate, we share a constellation of out-of-this-world work completed by our dedicated students while studying virtual production , digital painting , animation , 3D modeling , visual effects , and game development throughout 2022. CG Spectrum is wrapping up another creative and memorable year!
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Finding your true love may win the game in Fabledom by Grenaa Games
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 12, 2023
He also helps come up with ideas and cool concepts and we cooperate very closely. For example, all the audio is made by Sam Houselander , all the music by Olli Oja and all the animations are done by Nacho de Andres. I do all the coding, game design, day to day production stuff, basically everything else.
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Announcing the MCV/Develop 30 under 30 2023
OPM Jobs
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
” Kim Parker Adcock | Owner and MD, One Player Mission MEET THE MCV/DEVELOP 30 UNDER 30 Melissa Larsson | Marketing Manager, Square Enix Max Louis | Founder and Studio Director, MLC Lucy Hale | Brand Video Creator, Square Enix External Studios Vijay Gill | Producer, Rocksteady Studios Katy Wood | Senior 3D artist, Hyper Luminal Games Jupiter (..)
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Take a break from busy GDC and meet Dutch developers at The Netherlands Lounge
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 13, 2023
But also looking out for publishing or funding deals for our own original concepts and prototypes.” It’s a fully animated social game for mobile and desktop. by Paladin Studios Another indie you will find at the Netherlands Lounge is Linx Interactive. Their mission is to connect people through innovative social games.
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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #33
Astral Clock Tower Studios
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Concept Art. 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. 3D Modeling.
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Benefits of 3D Art Outsourcing Services in Game Development
Moonmana
JULY 11, 2022
As for Moonmana, providing professional outsourcing services in game development for more than 14 years, we specialize in 3D art, 2D art, animation, engineering, porting, DevOps, LiveOps, QA. . full-cycle development from concept to screening . low poly hand painted characters and animals . mid poly PBR metahuman . hard surface.
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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #35
Astral Clock Tower Studios
DECEMBER 19, 2021
Concept Art. When it comes to creating unique environments, characters, weapons, and other items—especially ones for an alien, fantasy world we dreamed up from scratch—we wouldn't get very far without our concept art team. Take a look at some of the recent armor concepts our talented artist James created this month.
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Gerel: Against The Corvus Empire - a pixel art video game by CGS grads
CG Spectrum
NOVEMBER 24, 2022
Through this unique online network, Alan connected with Advanced Concept Art Course graduate Dogyeong (Do) Lee and Game Design Course graduate Alexios Vasilakis who both joined the Overwrite Interactive team. Gerel: Against the Corvus Empire character design concept art by Doogyeong. for the pixel artist to use as a base. Dogyeong L.
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Ask a Game Dev - Untitled Article
Ask a Game Dev
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Art Concept Artist : [ Iterator Extreme ]. Given a description, then comes up with different visual concepts that could meet that description. Builds, adjusts, and maintains animation skeletons for animators to make motions with. Sometimes called “ technical animator ”. Animator : [ Sculptor of time ].
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Using Inverse Kinematics for hand placement.
DameDev.tv
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
This concept can be used to add that extra polish to any animation that requires the correct placement of hands or feet. Enabling IK on the Animator. The first step is to enable an IK Pass on a layer in the Animator. Open the Animator and Edit the Animator Controller for your character.
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The Great BR Takeover: A Game Development Case Study
Logic Simplified
JANUARY 18, 2023
Players must defend their porcelain throne from waves of invading cute animals. Our Tailored Solution 01 Custom characters: Our team of imaginative concept artists have created custom 3D characters such as "Donald Dump", "Barak Obowl" and other comical and recognizable caricatures.
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