Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Its wide range of features and functionality ranges from basic animation design and management to advanced procedures like blending, masking, and inverse kinematics. These can be taken from external sources, like 3D modeling software or the Unity Asset Store. You can also create them straight away in Unity using the Animation window.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 20, 2021

In today's issue, we're servin' up some serious updates on a few large-scale, ongoing 3D models and concept pieces. The event kicks off on March 26th and runs through April 2nd, so be sure to check out our Events section for more details on the Kristala booth and which game island we'll be featured on. 3D Asset Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

3D Asset Design. Check out Cass's interpretation of that idea in the crystal sewer lamps featured below. 3D Designer Karena has also been working on the large, cylindrical tree homes that will be featured in the Nisargan capital city of Nisar. Are you ready to enter the fantasy? Here we go. Level Design.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 6, 2020

link] Will also worked on setting up several of the original musical tracks that will be featured both in the Kristala demo and in the full version of the game. 3D Asset Design. First, Nick worked on modeling a couple of old, moss- and dust-caked beds that will be featured in the various homes, huts, and burrows found in Ailur.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Kristala Featured at IWOCon 2020. 3D Asset Design. In our last issue, Nick had rounded out the month of August by getting started on the assets needed for our Nasahara Ruins level. Karena began working through a list of assets needed for the Nisarga clan's capital city of Nisar. There will be rum!

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2025

It creates a well-laid-out workflow that takes projects from concept to completion. Asset Creation and Development The asset creation phase builds all digital elements needed in the final composition. The groundwork from the pre-visualization and asset creation stages plays a significant role in this integration's success.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 27, 2021

Concept Art. In our last issue, we introduced you to a bunch of new team members that recently joined our growing family, including our newest Environmental Concept artist, Harold. Right away, Harold dove into creating fresh, detailed concepts for each level area in the Kristala demo. Let's dive in.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

One of the benefits is that it's also used by other 3D artists such as modelers and animators, making the sharing of files and assets more streamlined. Creating or applying light rigs based on concept art or on set reference. Here’s a quick 3D lighting tutorial about how to use Maya to light your scene.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MAY 14, 2020

link] 3D Asset Design. Our go-to environmental designer, Cass, continues to create the various structures and dwellings that will be featured in various areas of Kristala, like the Nasahara Ruins and the small villages that pockmark Anagativa clan lands. Here's the bug in action. What do you think these might be used for in the game?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JULY 31, 2021

After over a year of exhibiting at various online game conventions, we can't properly tell you how stoked we are to be presenting an exclusive build of Kristala—featuring our revamped demo level—at this year's Play NYC convention. Concept Art. Kristala at Play NYC 2021.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

3D Asset Design. In last month's issue, we gave you a little introduction to the work our 3D Environmental Designer, Cass, had done on the first set of Jhacanda tree houses that will be featured in our Nisargan clan levels. Now, let's get ready to amp up the magic and dive headfirst into the dark fantasy of Kristala.

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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. 3D Modeling.

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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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

3D Asset Design. As has been the case for the past couple months, 3D Asset Designer, Nick, has steadily been chipping away at the long list of models he's working on that will be used to help detail our Nasahara Ruins level. Their sacred crystal features a fiery inferno of molten rock and flame.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Makes all of the high level decisions, including major features, story, world building, budgeting, scheduling, team composition, marketing, contracts, etc. Keeps tabs on all of the incoming art assets to make sure they adhere to style and meet requirements. Art Concept Artist : [ Iterator Extreme ]. The final decision maker.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

By documenting the evolution from concept to final shot, these analyses help advance visual effects techniques and foster innovation in digital storytelling. Inception" Christopher Nolan's "Inception" demonstrates how VFX can externalize complex internal concepts. 3D modeling teams construct digital assets.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

Since the pandemic began, we've exhibited Kristala at a few awesome virtual conventions like IWOCon and Game Carnival; and while these cons are fun and feature a ton of interesting panels and industry speakers, they don't quite replace the value of in-person conventions. link] Concept Art. Kristala at Play NYC 2021.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 5, 2020

3D Asset Design. This sprint, our 3D Asset Designer, Nick, continued working through the long list of models that will detail and decorate the desolate and beautiful, ruined city of Nasahara. Their sacred crystal features an eye to represent this special Myrtunan gift. Take a look!

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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. Concept Art.

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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. The second character reveal features the first major boss you’ll encounter in Kristala: Hiratrola, the Abandoned Son.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 13, 2023

Read about Aurore's journey from architecture to real-time 3D and see one of the magical worlds she built as part of the Real-time and Virtual Production Course at CG Spectrum, which was featured by Unreal Engine as part of their Community Spotlight! The Last Voyage concept came from a wish to bring my stylized art into a realistic world.

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