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Blizzard's Story and Franchise Development team has unionized

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SFD is Blizzard's in-house cinematic, animation, and narrative team. " Related: AI-enabled game-tech dev Felicity Games to open Singapore office Sammi Kay, who also sits on the organizing committee, said the union hopes to "build a future better than we found it.

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GenAI animation startup Motorica raises $5.8 million investment

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million investment The company says its generative AI animation tool is being used by AAA studios, including Quantic Dream. The company says the sum will support its "rapid expansion," including the "scaling of its proprietary AI platform and continued investment in R&D to shape the future of instant character animation."

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Emerging Trends in Game Art: Real-Time Rendering, Stylized Game Art, and Beyond 

iXie gaming

By 2026, the gaming industry is expected to reach $321 billion , with real-time rendering and AI-driven game art playing a pivotal role in its growth. Today, real-time rendering is redefining game development, offering dynamic lighting, physics-based effects, and cinematic quality graphics all rendered instantaneously.

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Instinct3 launches new full-service game publishing label

Game Developer

In terms of previous experience, Oestreicher had tenures as marketing manager at Koch Media / Deep Silver and senior communications specialist DACH at Activision Blizzard for around three years in each. Sidekick Publishing is spearheaded by industry veterans Jasmin Oestreicher and Melvin Frank, who are acting as co-CEOs and co-founders.

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“Belarus Born. Hollywood Bound”: Filmustage and Belarus on the Brightest Screens — from John Wick to Times Square

Filmustage

Filmustage , an AI-powered pre-production platform founded by a Belarusian team, had made it to Times Square — not as part of a film, but as a bold new player in the industry that defines them. So while Krakozhia may not exist, its cinematic soul seems to have a very real Belarusian heartbeat. Hollywood bound.”

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The Role of Sound Design in Cinematic Storytelling

Filmustage

In the cinematic universe, where visual effects often take center stage, it's easy to overlook the profound influence of audio design. In the following sections, we'll delve deeper into the fascinating realm of cinematic audio, exploring the various techniques and innovative trends that elevate films to new sonic heights.

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UEFN & HaZ Dulull- A New Dawn for Creators

Game Dev Unchained

However, with the quality threshold of animated films matching the one of video game cinematics, he says, the gaming industry’s influence is being acknowledged more than ever. The transition of game directors like Druckmann into the role of executive producers in film has signaled a considerable shift in the media landscape.