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What is Level of Detail (LOD) in 3D Modeling? | Techniques & software

CG Spectrum

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. It helps reduce the amount of detail by simplifying polygons and textures as they get further away from the camera. What is level of detail (LOD)?

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #25

Astral Clock Tower Studios

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. He was able to finish modeling all three sets before getting started on some seriously impressive texturing. Check it out!

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #23

Astral Clock Tower Studios

Take a look at the progress he made on modeling and texturing the sewer pipes, grates, landings, and divisions. Once the models for the sewer items were completed, Cass then shifted focus to texturing them. Once completed, Karena will work on a rig for the hatches that will allow them to open and close during gameplay.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #19

Astral Clock Tower Studios

Lastly, Nick revisited the 3D model for his previously created Anagativa skeleton to improve its shape and textures before handing it off to Allie for rigging and animation. After finishing up the forest townhome models, Cass then started in on texturing each of the structures. Animation / Rigging / Production.

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #26

Astral Clock Tower Studios

In today's issue, you'll get an update on all the custom 3D assets we've been working on for the capital city of Nisar, plus a peek into our process for creating a fully functional facial rig for our female main character. We're looking forward to seeing how Cass textures this beast of a model once he's done crafting it. Check it out!

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The Kristala Dev Blog - Issue #27

Astral Clock Tower Studios

Now that both versions of the Cathedral models are complete, Cass can begin unwrapping the UV's before diving into the tedious texture work. This sprint, Karena was able to tackle the UVs and begin texturing. Rigging / Animation. Take a look! Here's a look at Nick's 3D version of the Myrtuna crest.

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An Era of Digital Humans: Pushing the Envelope of Photorealistic Digital Character Creation

Nvidia

Traditionally, digital humans have been widely used in media and entertainment, from video game. Traditionally, digital humans have been widely used in media and entertainment, from video game characters to CGI characters in movies. We have been pursuing the creation of digital humans for years.