Alientrap Games
Dune Crawl
Helping Alientrap Games, take DuneCrawl to the finish line!
Project overview
Case Study Summary
Background
DuneCrawl is an online coop action-adventure game where players take on the roles of desert faring privateers. Together, players explore the dust seas by piloting their Dune Crawler, a gigantic walking crustacean festooned with cannons and treasure maps.
Contributions
As a Technical Artist, I created 3D environment art, shaders, and VFX. I was also responsible for establishing VFX pipelines, integrating art assets used for core gameplay mechanics, and adhering to art/tech direction with tool development.
Selected work
Process and Results
Crafting Immersive Spaces
Environment Art
As an Technical Artist, I combined my technical knowledge with my 3D art skills to shape the atmosphere and visual aesthetics of the game. From outdoor set dressing to interior assets, and gameplay assets, my modular designs provided a robust and cohesive setting that perfectly complemented the gameplay.
- Modular Mastery: Designed modular kits to create versatile and cohesive art that followed the existing art direction. Translating hand drawn 2D styles to 3D assets.
- Collaborative Artistry: Developed trim sheets in collaboration with fellow artists, ensuring visual consistency and streamlining asset creation.
From Polygons to Playability
Technical Art
I operated at the nexus of art and technology to develop shaders and customizable tools. My contributions allowed designers and programmers the flexibility to easily modify game elements while maintaining artistic integrity.
- Shader Development: Created shaders that were both visually impressive and aligned with design concepts.
- Tool Customization: Developed highly customizable tools to empower designers and programmers, enabling them to make adjustments easily and efficiently.
- Visual Effects Prowess: Engineered complex visual effects by synergizing particle systems and shaders, all while adhering to the established art direction.
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