Game Developer

JANUARY 30, 2024

The problem of experience points in cinematic gaming narratives.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Hanny shares her visually stunning final project with us, a short cinematic called Naima , detailing how she created her scenes in Unreal Engine, where she drew her inspiration from, and how the technical and creative support of her industry expert mentors allowed her to bring her vision to fruition. So, I signed up! Lighting the scene.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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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Filmustage

JULY 31, 2023

Embarking on the journey of cinematic storytelling is like venturing into a vast, diverse landscape ?️ In this beginner's guide to cinematic storytelling , you will explore the intricacies that breathe life into stories and leave an indelible impact on the audience's mind. ? ? with the power to shape and paint it with your vision.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 16, 2024

Perhaps best known in games for the stunning "backwards" Dead Island cinematic teaser , Glasgow-based Axis called in the administrations yesterday, July 15, and all production has ceased. Animation and VFX company Axis Studios has closed down, laying off 162 people.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 2, 2023

With a career spanning over three decades, Allen has left her indelible mark on numerous cinematic milestones. In a domain often overshadowed by more glamorized roles, Angela Allen stands tall as a beacon of script supervision. Angela Allen.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JANUARY 24, 2024

When it comes to the most successful video entertainment products of all time, for many franchises like Star Wars, the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Avatar or maybe Mario come to mind. Let us start with the obvious: the release of GTA 6.

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Nvidia

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Back then, cinematic-quality rendering required computer farms to slowly bake every frame. Back then, cinematic-quality rendering required computer farms to slowly bake every frame overnight—a painstaking process. Six years ago, real-time ray tracing was seen as a pipe dream. Check them out below: Video.

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GamesIndustry.biz

JUNE 3, 2024

As Dusk Falls, for example, uses many of the same tools from those mediums, which makes it easier for players to get into; after all, everyone is already accustomed to cinematic storytelling. To begin with, she observes that there are lessons game developers can learn from the likes of TV and film when crafting their stories. Read more

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GamesIndustry.biz

JULY 31, 2024

Confirmed speakers include Larian Studios' cinematic director, Jason Latino, Sony Santa Monica's game director Mihir Sheth, and Stéphane Roy, Former Vice President & Studio Head at WB Games Montreal.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In this article, we uncover the multifaceted role of film producers and their influence on marketing, distribution, and the impact of their decisions on box office success. Balancing Creativity and Financing Before we delve into the intricacies of the producer's role, let's first understand the essence of film production.

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GamesIndustry.biz

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Former employee and cinematic artist Jonah Huang claimed on social media that the developer "laid most of us off in early September." Telltale Games has laid off an unknown number of its team members due to "current market conditions," the California-based studio has confirmed.

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Indie DB

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

+238% viscerally cinematic, game-changing free augments, and more!

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Filmustage

JANUARY 22, 2024

For Indie Filmmaking, the magic of crafting a cinematic vision often clashes with the harsh reality of limited resources and tight timeline production. Resourcefulness becomes a badge of honor, as filmmakers explore innovative solutions to achieve cinematic alchemy within budgetary and temporal constraints. Location Hacks ?️

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Game Development News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Hub and Spoke Games will offer expert experience, knowledge, services, and sales within the external development (exdev/outsourcing/WFH), cinematics, QA, localisation, audio, game scouting, publishing, PR/marketing, B2B events and advertising industries. The agency is focused on working with a select …

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Mircosoft Game Dev

JUNE 7, 2018

With the new trend of cinematic tools and timelines coming recently to the big engines, this workflow (which was already possible) was cleaned up and made much easier and visual. The new code is more modular, and allows extending track editing to show custom visualization.

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Indie DB

JUNE 14, 2024

Enjoy some athmosferic in-game footage test scenes with new props and other objects including cinematic field of view and a little bit noir filters. Waiting your feedback.

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Ask a Game Dev

APRIL 19, 2024

Cinematics are mostly for storytelling purposes, but they also hid a very real secondary purpose - we would do a lot of game setup during cinematics, like streaming data off of a physical disc while the cinematic is playing so that we can load what comes next.

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GamesIndustry.biz

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The Lawson Scholars are students from the USC School of Cinematic Arts Interactive Media and Games and Viterbi School of Engineering's Computer Science – Games Divisions. Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox USC Games has unveiled the first recipients of the Gerald A. Lawson Fund. Read more

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Filmustage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This Halloween, let’s conjure cinematic magic together. Let the Filmustage’s Halloween sale be the phantom key to unlock a realm where your cinematic dreams take flight amidst the whispers of creativity. The ghostly gates of discounts are wide open, but not for long. Don’t let this opportunity vanish into the night.

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Ask a Game Dev

APRIL 12, 2024

Today, for an in-game cinematic, a lot of the things are done in real time so we can swap things out as needed. For the specific assets used in the cinematic, it depends on what it costs to make those new assets. a different outfit for this character), it's a lot cheaper than having to build a new asset from scratch for the cinematic.

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Filmustage

JUNE 7, 2023

With frame rates like 48fps or 60fps, HFR filmmaking creates smoother motion and enhances visual clarity, transforming the cinematic experience. This immersion can create a profound cinematic experience. Avatar 2 (2022)".

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PreMortem.Games

APRIL 22, 2024

Cinematic flair Valentin Shcheking highlights the cinematography and the systemic nature of the game as key features of Zoochosis. We developed the characters together with our lead writer, Alexander Dagan. I also worked on designing the characters’ appearance, from facial features to clothing.

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GamesIndustry.biz

MARCH 20, 2023

Alongside your work in the cinematics space, you’re famous for more in-depth and unique marketing executions. We sat down with Founder Todd Mueller and VP Games, Mick Morris to discuss why there is simply no point in glossy trailers if there aren’t any true hooks for community engagement. Can you give us a few examples?

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We'll plunge into real-world examples, from Hollywood blockbusters to indie diamonds, where masterful budgeting strategies birthed legendary cinematic moments. Innovative problem-solving and resourcefulness are essential in finding creative solutions to budget limitations, ensuring the realization of cinematic visions in filmmaking.

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Filmustage

JUNE 13, 2023

The unsung heroes behind the scenes, the production management team, play a critical role in transforming a simple script into a cinematic masterpiece. Conclusion In our journey through the annals of film production, it's evident that exceptional production management is vital for crafting cinematic masterpieces.

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Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Dates to Remember From its opening on August 1, 2022, to the event climax on November 4-5, 2023, PRIFF promises to be a cinematic journey like no other. Celebrating tales fit for an epic cinematic marathon. Submit your script and join an esteemed community where words morph into cinematic wonders. Spotlight on Nominations ?

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CG Spectrum

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

To introduce Gerel to viewers/players, Alan, Dogyeong, and Joona (another team member) recently worked together to produce an evocative cinematic that establishes the events, motivations, and stakes of the characters leading up to the opening level of the game. The game's narrative was inspired by the strong women in Alan's life. featured].

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Ask a Game Dev

JUNE 14, 2024

3:22 - Conversation wheel with “personality” icons and paraphrased words 3:39 - Dynamic inventory in game cinematics, show player’s items 3:46 - Scripted Player equipment change during cinematic 4:04 - Quest variables (e.g. My expertise is in gameplay, so that’s where I will be focusing.

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Filmustage

MAY 19, 2023

This intricate dance between creativity and budgeting is at the heart of filmmaking, often shaping the very outcome of the cinematic narrative. How to make financial compromises Crafting a cinematic masterpiece does not necessarily mean breaking the bank.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Female directors have also made significant contributions to the development of new cinematic styles and techniques. These pioneering spirits didn’t just adapt to the changing landscapes; they became formidable architects of cinematic innovation, pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo. Ava DuVernay Ava DuVernay.

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Ask a Game Dev

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Let's say that we're working on the camera functionality for in-game cinematics for a narrative-heavy AAA game like the Witcher or Dragon Age. The cinematic designers need a solid toolbox to build cinematics with, a set of tools that they will use to create most of the cinematics of the game.

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Filmustage

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

This plan is a godsend for assistant directors, line producers, directors of photography, and VFX specialists, designed to let you focus on what you do best - creating cinematic masterpieces. Great Project Are Not Born Great, They Grow Great And Filmustage 's AI-driven tools are here to grow your film production capabilities.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Each tweak and addition in this update aims to make your Filmustage experience smoother, enabling you to focus on what you love - creating cinematic magic. Cloning Projects: Now clone projects in their current state to create various versions of scheduling, breakdown, and more.

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Ask a Game Dev

OCTOBER 31, 2023

When you're watching a cinematic in a game like Spider-Man, what are you seeing on screen? You're not looking for where to go next, because it's all pre-planned out for you - the purpose of this short cinematic is to tell a story - Spider-Man has to get out of here quickly. Here's what I mean.

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PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Cinematic flair Valentin Shcheking highlights the cinematography and the systemic nature of the game as key features of Zoochosis. We developed the characters together with our lead writer, Alexander Dagan. I also worked on designing the characters’ appearance, from facial features to clothing.

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CG Spectrum

OCTOBER 2, 2023

You may remember Ewald from when he had just started the Real-time 3D Foundations course and created his first impressive cinematic, Haven. Tell us about your latest cinematic, Menace. Menace is a captivating, high-octane, real-time 3D action cinematic about a reckless motorcyclist evading the pursuit of police in a tropical cityscape.

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