Game Designing

MARCH 24, 2023

Virtual production is one of the hottest new developments in film production and is now being used by many studios across the world. Virtual production is the practice of combining virtual worlds with the real world to create exciting and beautiful film productions. Why Is Virtual Production Becoming So Popular?

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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. Not only does LOD support faster rendering, it does so in a way that doesn't negatively impact the visual quality of an asset.

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Filmustage

MAY 12, 2023

By thoroughly understanding the VFX requirements of a film, the production team can allocate appropriate resources and avoid costly and time-consuming post-production nightmares. This allowed them to plan their VFX work efficiently, and despite the complexity of the visual effects, the films were completed on time and within budget.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

Daniel enjoyed working on the challenge, and even after working in the film industry as an FX Artist for almost two decades, he still gained new skills. During the challenge he pushed himself to learn the new Karma rendering workflow in Houdini, which he says he loves and will continue using going forward. SEE ALL COURSES

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Usually, Japanese anime films and video games feature this distinct look. Cel shading can be described as a technique that gives any 3D or 2D rendering a cartoonish or hand-drawn effect. Animation enthusiasts applaud this film for making cel shading a thing among Western creators as well. Some also refer to it as toon shading.

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Nvidia

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The rendering pipeline of Justice is built on physically based rendering (PBR). In the past, rasterized rendering of direct illumination, indirect illumination, reflection, and shadow were done with separated passes, which could not ensure accuracy. Why is physically accurate lighting important for the games you develop?

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It has come a long way since its release, and its applications have gone beyond game development to reach other areas like architectural visualizations, film, television content creation, broadcasting, and more. For instance, it has advanced rendering capabilities for the industry.

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AWS Games

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Epic’s Unreal Fellowship offers in-depth training and funding for film, animation, and VFX professionals to use Unreal Engine for real-time media production. Virtual Production and the Rise of the Microstudio on Unreal Engine and AWS.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Before working in the games industry, I went to Hampshire College in the States for film and liberal arts studies, which led me to be a creator and was how I was introduced to 3D art. So I gathered shots from some of my favorite arthouse films that have unique lighting and colors, including Nomadland , Pierrot le Fou , and Paris, Texas.

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iXie gaming

JULY 23, 2023

Unity is becoming increasingly popular in a variety of fields, including the film industry, architecture, healthcare, and the military. Advanced Graphics and Rendering The visuals and visual effects that may be achieved using Unity are considered to be among the best in the industry.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 3, 2023

During his studies at CG Spectrum, Anthony created the outstanding Top Gun and Star Wars -inspired fan film Rogue Squadron — find out his process and watch the short film below! Still from Anthony's short film, Rogue Squadron. So in April 2022, I quit my job to work on making animated short films full-time.

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Game Designing

JULY 23, 2023

Here are some industries that rely on animators a lot: Film and Television Animators for films and television are what most people think of when it comes to career opportunities. Many commercials and films use this solution. The program is geared toward helping professionals create animated storyboards and animatics.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 6, 2023

Finally, after the color sketch is approved, I prepare the final illustration, taking special care of the rendering brushwork. Taught by pros with industry experience working in film, games, and publishing, you'll gain competence in the practical skills and techniques that global studios are looking for.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Another extremely valuable piece to the puzzle for a project of this scale was setting up Perforce source control, and after spending a few days in the trenches, Simon assisted me in getting the set-up so I could render on an older system while still working. Now, I can't live without it. Menace has changed that for me.

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Game Errors

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Force open Warzone 2 by using DirectX If you’ve been having issues with Warzone 2 crashing, freezing , stuttering, or lagging, then use DirectX to force open the game as the app can solve a lot of the problems.

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iXie gaming

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

The trailer shown was rendered game footage running on a PlayStation 5. The game’s graphics look incredibly smooth with dynamic weather effects and character models that look better than most CGI films made in the late 2000’s. Tekken 7 was released in 2015, for context- it was two US president tenures ago.

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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

Today, the most successful films and series leverage special effects to engage audiences and enhance their entertainment quotient. Practical Special Effects Practical special effects have been the original film techniques for creating entertaining visuals. Some of SF Film School’s students have won awards even before they graduated.

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Nvidia

AUGUST 7, 2023

Used with a graphics API like OpenGL or DirectX, NVIDIA OptiX permits you to create a renderer that enables faster and more cost-effective product development cycles. It empowers designers to render high-quality images and animations of their products, helping them visualize and iterate on designs more effectively.

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Nvidia

MAY 26, 2021

Nanite enables film-quality source art consisting of millions or billions of polygons to be directly imported into Unreal Engine — all while maintaining a real-time frame rate and without sacrificing fidelity.

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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).

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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.

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Back then, cinematic-quality rendering required computer farms to slowly bake every frame. Back then, cinematic-quality rendering required computer farms to slowly bake every frame overnight—a painstaking process. Path tracing and ray tracing are both rendering techniques, but they have key differences.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2022

It is no mystery that the goal of any film is to make the viewer believe in the fictional world on the screen. Of course, this is not true of documentary films, but believe us, there are genres of documentaries that blur the line between fiction and reality. But we'll talk about that some other time. So how will we make movies in 2022?

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Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

That's probably why his films seem so vital and natural. But Smith is also special because his films have a kind of magical absurd humor. At Filmustage, we love Kevin Smith's films, so today our blog is about his directorial traits and techniques. Together they made the director's first film, "Clerks.".

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Deconstructor of Fun

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Seufert reiterated his prior position that the introduction of Apple’s app tracking transparency policy must have rendered new user acquisition more difficult for Platika. However, there is somebody who is not ignoring the fact, and that is Eric Seufert who went ahead and shared his opinion in the latest Deconstructor of Fun podcast.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Visual effects (VFX) compositors are in high demand in many industries such as film-making, gaming, and animation. Compositors are responsible for creating the final render of a shot, frame, or visual effects sequence. Conclusion VFX compositors add to the realism of special effects in videos, films, and games.

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AWS Games

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Animation has boomed in recent years and it’s now present in nearly every film or television show. Additionally, AWS provides access to powerful GPUs, which are necessary for rendering high-quality animations. If you need, you can also launch a rendering from Flaneer’s workstation.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With a love of sci-fi and fantasy, he decided to pursue a career in the film and game industry where he could explore these realms. Once the client (Eric) was happy with this, we moved ahead to the final render after gathering appropriate reference and anything else we would need to complete the piece. What new skills did you acquire?

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Learn more and schedule time to meet with an AWS industry expert Join our speaking session – discover the potential of cloud technology in film production as we explore the concept of a Virtual Art Department. Stop by our booth in the expo hall for live demonstrations of Unreal Engine use cases powered by AWS.

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Game Designing

APRIL 21, 2022

Here’s another example of full CGI film development using Unity and the Unity Camera and Cinemachine: Check out the video here on YouTube as well. Yes, in the past, Unity has come up a little short when it came to interior renderings. Now, though, with Cinemachine, these interior renderings are beginning to look absolutely stunning.

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Game Designing

OCTOBER 6, 2023

You can tick off every item on the storyboard as soon as the shot has been created or filmed. It is not just a storyboarding software but a complete virtual film studio. It renders animated output in no time. Because you know what is needed for every shot, you can organize everything around it.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Comic Book Artists Who Changed the Industry From blockbuster action to comedy films, comic books have massively influenced pop culture. In fact, Avengers: Endgame set the record for the highest-grossing film by earning an impressive $2.5 Every new release has outdone the previous one in terms of box office numbers.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 11, 2023

When he's not creating digital characters for video games like Apex Legends and Back 4 Blood , he runs a popular YouTube channel where he helps artists pursue their interests in digital art, including 3D character art , ZBrush sculpting, 3D modeling , game art , and rendering. The importance of practicing your 3D art.

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Game Industry News

AUGUST 3, 2023

While I understand that Star Trek is a show that’s filmed on Earth by humans and that the show has to tell its story, I often find myself thinking about how different a truly alien species would be. Even deeper, though, is a reflection on how grief renders us often unable to communicate clearly.

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Awesome Tuts

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Mobility option inside the Transform property will affect how the lights are rendered in the scene. Understanding how to create soft shadows and when the shadows should be soft is the most essential part when it comes to taking the lights in your game to the next level. Movable And Static Lights.

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CG Spectrum

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Jobs in 3D visualization are growing in demand across numerous industries, including architecture, film and games, and product design, as a result. Rendering final content for review by architects, clients, stakeholders, etc., Render, including optimizing scenes for faster rendering. using 3D software.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We will explore the strategies to optimize costs, dive into the pre-visualization process, and unveil the critical role of a VFX Supervisor, all to arm filmmakers with the knowledge to master the art and science of VFX in film production. Key areas include: ? Practical Effects: The Tangible Magic Practical Effects in "Star Wars".

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