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Aged by Adventure: CraftingtheTime-Worn World of 'Indiana Jones and the Great Circle' (Presented by Adobe)

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Explores how MachineGames approached aging and texturing across diverse environments in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. Ranging across the marble halls of the Vatican to flooded rivers in Thailand, ancient African ruins, and Marshall College, our focus was on conveying age, wear, and history in every material both old and new.nUsing Shanghai, Vatican and Marshall College as case studies, this presentation covers research, reference gathering, and material creation, including base materials, layered blends, and geo-decals for exploring how the team approached aging and wear of the environments. The talk dives into different approaches for weathering, aging, and damage, demonstrating how these elements shape surfaces and reinforce storytelling. nThe presentation also highlights practical workflows in Substance 3D Painter, architectural module design, and environment dressing showing how texturing, subtle wear, dust, and debris bring environments to life while balancing cinematic authenticity with playable, immersive spaces. nAttendees will gain insight into crafting believable, aged worlds through materials and surface storytelling.

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