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. With the armor and character revisions completed, Nick moved on to a brand new task: a dungeon prop list!

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

Builds, adjusts, and maintains animation skeletons for animators to make motions with. Sometimes called “ technical animator ”. Animator : [ Sculptor of time ]. Takes the rigs built by the riggers and manipulates them so they can convey believable motion over time. Rigger : [ The skeleton master ].

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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. Retopology is an essential step in creating 3D models for animation, games, and other interactive media. What is level of detail (LOD)?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Their leather armor is often decorated with twisting vines, animal imagery, preserved flowers, and other natural craftsmanship. link] With the model for the amulet prop completed, Bianca then worked on designs for the three variants of Nisargan magic staffs that will be found in game, as well as the model for a magical, Myrtunan shiv weapon.

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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

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. With the facial rig finished, Allie then continued her work on implementing the new character model into the game build.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

Since embarking on the huge endeavor to completely revamp the entire Kristala demo, we've had our artists and modelers working hard to recreate some of the props and environmental elements that already existed in the original Dalamase demo level. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

link] [link] [link] In the last issue of the Kristala dev blog, we showed off some of the props our 3D Environmental Modeler, Cass, had been working on that will be used to detail the various water villages that comprise The Dalamase. link] Rigging / Animation. Take a look.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

3D modelers digitally build, sculpt, and detail 3D characters, props, vehicles, and sets using computer software and a tablet. 3D models can be rigged, then animated by a 3D animator, placed as a stationary object in a scene by a layout artist, simulated or destroyed by an FX artist, and used for shadows or holdouts by lighting artists.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

big, small, vehicles, props, etc.). From here you can make some selections of the buildings and props you would like to use. Create new groups to separate geometry or use the groups provided by KitBash3D, which are especially handy for splitting up assets for destruction or animation. Organize assets into groups (e.g.,

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

To round out this sprint, Joe started working on a bunch of props that will be found in Nasonder. Game Production / Rigging / Animation. This sprint, Game Producer Allie continued her work on the rigging and skinning for the revised model of our female main character, ensuring its skeleton and controls were sound.

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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

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. Refactored blueprints and fixed animation bugs.

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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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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

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. link] Rigging / Animation. In March, we welcomed our friend Shelly back to the ACS team.

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OCTOBER 27, 2023

These may range from makeup and prosthetics to miniature models, mechanical rigs, and on-set explosions. ? Whether it’s a makeup artist, a prop maker, or a pyrotechnician, their expertise influences the budget. These include character animations, digital extensions of practical sets, and fully computer-generated environments. ?

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