Ask a Game Dev

APRIL 5, 2024

Producing behind-the-scenes "making of" video requires getting a film crew, recording developer interviews, and setting up + filming B-roll footage of the developers doing things (most commonly animators moving wireframes around). One possibility would be making these videos a Collector's Edition pack-in bonus for a retail game.

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Filmustage

APRIL 10, 2023

There were only two ways to show a moving picture on the ground - either you mounted a heavy camera on a dolly carried on rails, or you filmed the picture on the move, armed with a lightweight camera. The biopic of country singer Woody Guthrie showed in a very compelling way the new possibilities of the film camera.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

Scene from the 3D animation Finding Nemo before and after its been lit and rendered by a 3D lighting artist (Image: Pixar). The skills of a 3D lighting artist can be applied in video games, visualization , film and television, animations, and virtual production. the amount of sunlight, moonlight, cloud cover, etc.)

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Filmustage

APRIL 17, 2023

Adobe Premiere Pro – The Industry Standard Video Editing Software Adobe Premiere Pro is a leading video editing software solution used by professionals and amateurs alike. Having everything I need in one software solution – from editing to color grading and audio – has made my workflow so much more efficient.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 14, 2022

He entered the big cinema stage as the author of major films and gave the world several iconic pictures filled with deep reflections on the past and future. Zemeckis does not claim the laurels of an auteur indie film, but he and other visionaries of technology were not afraid to radically experiment with the forms of cinematography.

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Filmustage

JUNE 29, 2023

This step is pivotal in transforming written words into visual storytelling, enhancing the quality of the final film output. Understanding storyboarding in filmmaking Storyboards serve as the visual blueprint of a film, presenting a sequence of illustrations or images to pre-visualize the narrative. Filming "A Hard Day's Night" (1964).

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Filmustage

JUNE 30, 2023

Video tutorials offer step-by-step guides on several filmmaking techniques such as using a green screen or editing a film using Adobe Premiere Pro. For example, one video shows you how to use a green screen, while another teaches you how to edit a film using Adobe Premiere Pro.

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Filmustage

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The film won six Academy Awards, several film editions put the picture on the list of the best films of the decade, and the director of "Parasite" (2019) admitted that he cried while watching "Mad Max." Perfect action movie The visual style of "Fury Road" stands out sharply from most post-apocalyptic films and series.

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Filmustage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

A script breakdown summary is a comprehensive document that lists all the elements involved in a screenplay necessary for planning the production of a film, television show, or any other media project. Animals : Any scenes that include animals and their handlers. What Is a Script Breakdown Summary?

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Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Script breakdown is familiar to us as one of the key stages of film production and pre-production management. A script breakdown is a valuable step in the production of a film that allows you to form a filming schedule as well as a granular budget for the film. What Is a Script Breakdown?

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 4, 2022

All elements were rendered together, and editing and color grading was applied in Nuke. Create new groups to separate geometry or use the groups provided by KitBash3D, which are especially handy for splitting up assets for destruction or animation. Read Daniel's process and tips below. Good luck to all who entered!

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Filmustage

MAY 4, 2022

We don't have that much time, however, we decided to tackle one thing: how exactly Star Wars changed the film industry. Filmustage does not aim to educate, but to gather a close-knit film community around us. The plot of the upcoming film, however, referred to Akira Kurosawa's mythical plots.

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Filmustage

MAY 17, 2022

James Cameron began his career in 1974 and has never stopped amazing the film industry and the public with spectacular movies. His first films were warmly received by the public, as evidenced by the box office. In 1984 "The Terminator" was released, which deservedly awarded Cameron the title of a master of sci-fi action films.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Visual effects (VFX) compositors are in high demand in many industries such as film-making, gaming, and animation. During production, they must research various elements, including sourcing stock footage, creating matte paintings, referencing color correction, and matching shots to a scene or film.

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

You can use it to develop games and the personal edition is free. You Mostly use it for making 3D models, adding texture to your 3D models as well as rigging and animating them. Blender lets you create animated films, visual effects, and also features a video editor. Unity is a game engine for Windows, Linux, and Mac OS.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Coming from a directing and video editing background, I really enjoyed this process and basically built the story as I went. I showed him my first cut, and he had very valuable animation suggestions. He assisted me in animating the character movements and giving it a more natural feel. Menace has changed that for me.

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iHobo

OCTOBER 26, 2022

You can see them all on this brilliant poster that came with the Special Edition. Oh, one more thing before we begin: you can always tell my film influences in a Ghost Master haunting by decoding the mortal names, which are nearly always the combination of an actor's forename or surname with their character's forename or surname.

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Game Designing

APRIL 21, 2022

Coding camera angles for games and animation has been a pain … Until now. In short, Unity Cinemachine opens up an entirely new world of opportunities for animation, game design and development, and directors working with virtual cameras. This was created by Unity in collaboration with Disney Television Animation.

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Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The era of neural networks has transformed the concept of AI in cinema from antagonists in films about the rise of machines into indispensable assistants at all stages of project realization, including pre-production. Visualization : Visualization is key in fields like filmmaking and animation. Compatibility and Integration ?️

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The Bottom Feeder

JUNE 21, 2023

And also animals can turn into animal robots? Or do cars also turn into animal robots? Does that mean there are animal cars? Yeah, they know how to film an action scene, which is an extremely difficult skill. The animation is AMAZING. So cars and trucks can turn into robots. Here we go. WHAT IS THIS!?

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Once I had my composition pieces in place, I started animating the robot's movements in Sequencer. The animation of the glowing ring inside the mountain at the end of the cinematic was a total afterthought! Lastly, I edited and color-graded the scene in Davinci Resolve. Support from the CG Spectrum community.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 12, 2018

It has been lightly edited for clarity and flow. I am a Freelance Illustrator and a student of Animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design. Below is a transcript of our conversation over Discord DMs. Who is James? Brandon: Thank you very much for agreeing to help me out with this post! James: I’m James Masino.

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This real-time cinematic series showed off visuals at a level of fidelity that audiences had only ever seen in high-end animated films. Games such as Alan Wake 2 and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition serve as prime examples of the direction in which we’re headed, indicating an even more exciting future for graphics technology.

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CG Spectrum

MARCH 13, 2023

DALL-E is similar to Midjourney; some main differences include that DALL-E is run from a full website and can edit existing images by adding or removing elements, whereas Midjourney cannot. CGI art is commonly used in film, TV, and games but is also used for advertising, visualization , and VR (virtual reality).

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Comic Book Artists Who Changed the Industry From blockbuster action to comedy films, comic books have massively influenced pop culture. In fact, Avengers: Endgame set the record for the highest-grossing film by earning an impressive $2.5 Every new release has outdone the previous one in terms of box office numbers.

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Brand Game Development

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

It has been lightly edited for clarity and flow. I’ve done the same for signing members of my production crew and actors for the short film work I’ve done. The whole animation industry, in general, is very high velocity with deadlines. Below is a transcript of our conversation over Discord DMs. Law & Contracts.

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AWS Games

JULY 29, 2022

It has become one of the most widely used engines due to its high graphical fidelity and developer features, making it a popular choice for games as well as other industries such as architecture, film & television, broadcast, live events, animation, & more. Navigate to the newly created Plugin folder.

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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

Today, the most successful films and series leverage special effects to engage audiences and enhance their entertainment quotient. Practical Special Effects Practical special effects have been the original film techniques for creating entertaining visuals. Some of SF Film School’s students have won awards even before they graduated.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Over the years, the Roman Empire has been the backdrop for a diverse array of films. Synopsis: The film introduces us to Maximus, a Roman general and beloved leader of the legions, who finds himself thrust into the heart of a power struggle after the treacherous Commodus seizes the throne.

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Grumpy Gamer

MAY 31, 2009

Never be afraid to edit you game down if it needs it. We called them "Special Case Animations". Each of the "actor" sprites had a set of basic animations that including standing, walking, talking, picking up and reaching. It's rare that I watch a "director's cut" of a film that is better then the original.

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Game Designing

APRIL 16, 2022

Players enjoyed tantalizing music that could make them feel as though they were in the midst of a horror film. Great animation at every level that required players to discover and use new skills. Test drive incredibly fast exotic cars on tracks set around the world, and you’ve got this GT Advance Championship Racing edition.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We will explore the strategies to optimize costs, dive into the pre-visualization process, and unveil the critical role of a VFX Supervisor, all to arm filmmakers with the knowledge to master the art and science of VFX in film production. Key areas include: ? Practical Effects: The Tangible Magic Practical Effects in "Star Wars".

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