Jonathan Criner

Senior Lighting Artist @ColdIron | Co-Founder at Wildbloom making @PlayHighpoint | Past: PlayStation, Epic, Volition, Hi-Rez, 38 Studios

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

Since 2016, I've worked at 4 AAA Studios, had 2 babies, and have been a present father & partner. What time remained, I slowly chipped away at a dream.

Today's Steam Page milestone is a powerful, emotional moment; this hasn't been easy.

💜 Consider an RT & Wishlist HIGHPOINT!

[H I G H P O I N T @PlayHighpoint]

⭐️ 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲! ⭐️

Highpoint is Multiplayer Sport meets Brawler! Build your bot, bring your friends!

💜 Wishlist Now! [The bots are waiting]
♻️ Shares & RT's Appreciated!
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#WishlistWednesday #IndieDev #UnrealEngine #GameDev #IndieGaming

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

@AffinityPlay I would like to kiss (the art).

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Unreal friends!

Why does the Volumetric Scattering Intensity NOT work in UE5 with Sky Lights?!

This has worked previously, lots of my work has used it - why not now? I’m using Lumen with moveable lights, but I was using moveable before…🤷

What the heck? #UE5

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@Icehelmet Curious how you’re arriving at that CSM result? Cascaded shadows aren’t usually soft unless you’re modifying them (shadow filter method console variable, distance field shadows, etc).

How does one get soft, old-school Cascaded Shadow Maps?

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@NateDHernandez Nate tha GOAT

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All these Corpo AI Gooners saying they “Vibe Coded” something only to parade a result that is ✨objectively✨worst in its class.

LOL.

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Memaw said this was a banger

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@TimSweeneyEpic I don’t think incentivizing everyone to make content on a SINGULAR platform is very “open”. Considering past battles against monopolies, the steady build of power is ironic.

“Here’s money to stay/make here, working together to build a better future (as long as it’s OURS).”

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@WillFaucherVFX I was SO honored that you hit me up, this is heartbreaking! The exhibition was going to be life changing, you even promised champagne!!

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

@Icehelmet I CANNOT stop laughing at this ❤️

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

@TheCartelDel I did one big laugh thank you

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

@GameDevMicah I’m not willing to sacrifice my relationship with my wife and two little dudes, so, in corporate speak - I’m just “not passionate enough” anymore.

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@theneedledrop HUNTR/X locked it in. Please review the movie/soundtrack 🙏

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

@DukeGunston @flylo @geoffkeighley I screamed.

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

I can’t say enough about all the positive changes Elon brought to Twitter ❤️

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

Who will we root for in the age of Generative “Art”?

“The most visionary Director working today is Vox_Beta 12.6”

“The new X4CT;{Pro} album is honestly life changing”

“Viva Gen i3 won best supporting actress at the Oscar’s!”

“BeepBoop’s cinematography is next level”

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Also, if relevant, I have a "Protected" section on my website of more recent, unannounced work - reach out for password, etc.

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

Like MANY others in the Games Industry (🫠), I'm on the lookout for a new position.

If your studio is hiring (or about to) a Lighting Artist, I'd be grateful for a referral/recommendation! Let me know!

📂Portfolio: https://t.co/TVn3zVoT9R
📩Contact: [email protected] or DM

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@wreckbeneath Take Aim (Obvi)

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@PHRISK3D LOVE IT!

When you say “for low poly”, what would you do differently to author something more mid-high poly? I know you can bring in source models and textures, is it less ideal at higher frequency and fidelity?

I miss the Volition coffee runs & stairwell squeals!

[Jonathan Criner @JCriCreate]

@juliawolfnyc Best “on brand” tweet of a generation! (Also, get that new album out ASAP, I’ve been absolutely LOVING the slightly heavier instrumentation and styling on your latest releases!!!)