Astral Clock Tower Studios

JUNE 29, 2021

This month, in addition to our typical development sprints, we've also been hard at work prepping a super special convention build of Kristala for the upcoming Play NYC convention. Concept Art. Here's a look at just some of the props Harold was able to complete this month. Why redo everything again, you might ask?

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

AUGUST 31, 2021

You'll read a lot about the work that went into making our Play build smooth and seamless in this issue of the blog, but check out this article from our friends at NoobFeed and the following video from Piercing Metal that explain a bit more about the exclusive build of Kristala we exhibited at Play NYC. link] Concept Art.

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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. Art Concept Artist : [ Iterator Extreme ]. Given a description, then comes up with different visual concepts that could meet that description. The final decision maker.

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Logic Simplified

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For using Animator, you need to connect it to the character's GameObject in Unity which represents characters, props, and scenery. It lets you build IK (Inverse Kinematics) setups, custom bone-mapping, and constraints to get refined character animation effects.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

When we last met, we shared some exciting updates from our time exhibiting at Play NYC 2021, and shared all the work that went into ensuring the exclusive build we prepared for the convention was in tip-top shape and ready to be played. Concept Art. We ultimately ended up choosing the first option to include on the character in 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

JANUARY 14, 2021

Plus, you'll get a first look at some of the incredible environmental and character concepts we've got in the works too. Here's a look at the models for the square houses Karena created, as well as the platforms they'll be placed upon in the Kristala game build. Let's get immersed in the dark fantasy world of Kristala. 3D Asset Design.

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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. 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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

DECEMBER 11, 2020

Over the past few sprints, our resident 3D Character Designer, Bianca, has been hard at work capturing the look of our Kota soldier concepts in 3D form. Make sure you stop by our Concept Art section in this issue of the blog to get a sneak peek at what the armor sets will look like. link] Concept Art.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Relationship Building: Nurturing positive working relationships with cast and crew to foster a collaborative and creative environment. Building a Portfolio: With a portfolio of successful projects, they can attract investors and collaborators, allowing them to helm bigger productions. Post-production: Polishing the Gem ?️

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Game Industry News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In the first, Tilly leads a team building exercise that goes horribly wrong when the shuttle full of cadets not only crashes after a disastrous encounter with a rogue gamma ray burst but does so on the entirely wrong moon. “All Tilly’s approach reminds me of a concept in criminal jurisprudence known as restorative justice.

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PreMortem.Games

JANUARY 29, 2024

Set in a New York office building in the 1990’s, the game plays out as a action-filled mini series, including cutscenes that unravel the plot. “To To ensure authenticity, we referenced American dramas, cartoons, and games from that era when designing everything from the characters’ clothing to office props.”

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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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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. These pieces will vary in both shape and strength.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

APRIL 21, 2021

Concept Art. As part of our demo overhaul, we recently welcomed a few new team members into our motley crew in order to help us better establish the dark-fantasy vibe we're going for—including the newest member to our Concept Art team, Harold. Curious about Harold's process for building out each concept's composition?

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Quick side note: when I first started out trying to get into the entertainment industry, it was as a concept artist. It was illustration that made me tick much more than the concept art box. I can get bored (well, more distracted) drawing the same battery prop or asset 150 times, all with slight variations.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

Concept Art. When we last met, our concept art team was working on finalizing a few last-minute items needed for our Vertical Slice. With these icons completed, James was then able to turn his attention back to creating a few detailed concepts featuring a bunch of the custom VFX we've got in the works. Staff Parry Icon.

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Filmustage

MAY 6, 2023

For example, during the making of "Jaws" , Steven Spielberg's AD, John Milius , had to coordinate complex shooting schedules involving numerous mechanical shark props, coordinating with special effects teams, and managing the unpredictable weather conditions at sea. This process helps the AD create a detailed shooting schedule.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

Lighting helps integrate various 3D elements (effects, props, characters, etc.) sun/moonlight, overhead lights in a building, etc.). Creating or applying light rigs based on concept art or on set reference. while also helping to set the mood or tone of a shot. the amount of sunlight, moonlight, cloud cover, etc.)

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Brand Game Development

MARCH 10, 2017

I’ll just put down this dubiously large book of impressive philosophy that I was totally reading and not holding like a prop. Designers that adopt accessible thinking will find it influencing every decision made, from concept to completion. Let me switch off my carefully intellectual classical music. What do you mean it’s upside down?

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 28, 2023

The definition and feasibility of “true ownership” as a concept in web3 is vastly misunderstood and played fast and loose with for fun and profit. Also because it is effectively propped up by a huge number of unregulated online casinos with no age limit or oversight and assets are traded to be gambled. You’ve found one.

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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

However, even back then, Chinese players would spend a substantial amount of money in microtransactions which, thanks to a massive gamer population, were driving multiple franchises above the annual billion dollar revenue mark, making the free-to-play model the only way to build a viable business.

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Deconstructor of Fun

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Executive Summary Sky Mavis’ mission is far more about spurring economic opportunity through play rather than about building an amazing game. The value of new Axies and SLP is propped up by new players putting fresh money into the game. Players can battle, collect, raise, and build a land-based kingdom for their pets.”

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

They're small little bottles that blend-in with junk prop set dressing from a distance. By the end of the game, that threat has disappeared and your build is fun and OP. The game says you must kill her first, like this, always -- and if she always dies so early, that means her concept doesn't get to interact with anyone else.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Whether it’s a makeup artist, a prop maker, or a pyrotechnician, their expertise influences the budget. Building a Versatile In-House Team ? In the early stages, the supervisor assists in shaping the project’s vision, determining the visual effects necessary to bring the concept to life.

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