CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Not only does LOD support faster rendering, it does so in a way that doesn't negatively impact the visual quality of an asset. They can be rigged and animated, placed as a stationary object in a scene, combined with other assets to create a set/environment, simmed or destroyed, and used for shadows or holdouts.

Software 97

Software Polygon Baking Texture Mapping 97

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. The Bullet Time rig from "The Matrix".

Film 75

Film Technology Animation Animation 75

CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

I knew that if I could get the simulation capture process figured out in the City Sample Demo, I could make my own environment in the future and use the same workflow. The blueprint was already rigged with a Metahuman, and the riding physics seemed perfect for what I needed. Now, I can't live without it.

Cinematics 52

Cinematics Demo Engine Engineering 52

Nvidia

APRIL 14, 2021

RTXDI makes this possible while rendering in real time. Reflex Reflex SDK allows developers to implement a low latency mode that aligns game engine work to complete just-in-time for rendering, eliminating GPU render queue and reducing CPU back pressure. Times Square billboards. Even exploding fireballs.

Ray Tracing 52

Ray Tracing Graphics Render Technology 52

Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 10, 2019

rendering backend | Juan Linietsky ( reduz ). Talk: Using Godot for economic simulation and agent-based modelling | Jeremiah Lasquety-Reyes. Demo: Character rigging using Skeleton2D | Matejs Balodis. A quick demo on how to set up, rig and animate a 2D character in Godot Engine using 2D meshes and the Skeleton2D node.

Demo 52

Demo Agent Software Simulation 52

CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Head of VFX Daniel Hourigan ( Aquaman , The Hunger Games: Mockingjay , Terminator: Dark Fate ) takes us through how he built his KitBash3D Mission to Minerva settlement in Houdini, detailing key steps from his recent informative livestreams, including a great workaround for creating a fast rendering volumetric glow.

Terrain 98

Terrain Animation Animation Render 98

CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

3D lighting involves simulating the behavior of light in a real-world or fantasy situation, including shadows, reflections, highlights, and color, using specialized lighting software and rendering tools. Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar).

Film 98

Film Render Animation Animation 98