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NOVEMBER 14, 2024

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Filmustage

JANUARY 16, 2025

Dive into detailed VFX breakdowns and explore how your favorite cinematic moments come to life. Buckle up, future VFX virtuoso - this ride through the pixels is about to get exciting! Unleash the Magic Behind the Scenes with Filmustage!

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Logic Simplified

APRIL 1, 2024

Game concepts: In this phase, some of the questions asked are - What will be the genre of the game? Concept Art: Concept art shows how the characters, objects, buildings, and areas will look. Concept Art: Concept art shows how the characters, objects, buildings, and areas will look. What is the time frame?

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iXie gaming

JANUARY 11, 2023

They provide comprehensive art outsourcing services, which include character/environment art, level design, in-game animations, 3D modeling, 2D concept art, and more. Specialties: – Game Development, Motion Capture, Art Outsourcing, 3D Animation, 2D Animation, VR, Concept Art, and Co-Development. Nuare Studio. Keywords Studio.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The curriculum covered many topics from cinematic storytelling, lighting and color theory, trading card and gaming art to illustrating book covers. Quick side note: when I first started out trying to get into the entertainment industry, it was as a concept artist. Read more about the difference between concept art vs. illustration.).

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Filmustage

MAY 4, 2023

By thoughtfully selecting visual components that bolster the narrative, production designers help engage the audience in the story and create unforgettable cinematic experiences. This cooperative approach ensures that all departments work in harmony to actualize the director's concept and create a visually appealing film.

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 19, 2022

It only seemed fitting, then, that his final course project was named Haven , a gripping sci-fi cinematic with intriguing landscapes and dramatic lighting. Find out more about Ewald’s journey and how he created his cinematic below. The making of Haven — Ewald’s cinematic in Unreal Engine. How Ewald discovered real-time 3D.

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Ask a Game Dev

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Art Concept Artist : [ Iterator Extreme ]. Given a description, then comes up with different visual concepts that could meet that description. Storyboard Artist : Maps out how cinematics should look. Lays out general shot to shot progression and framing of cinematics to show the player what’s going on.

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Game Dev Unchained

JULY 26, 2023

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 concept of the metaverse, despite its recent negative connotations, still carries much potential.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 20, 2024

A strategic approach to planning visual effects helps create more immersive cinematic experiences where technical innovation and storytelling artistry work harmoniously. By documenting the evolution from concept to final shot, these analyses help advance visual effects techniques and foster innovation in digital storytelling.

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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. Sharing your cinematic spell is effortless with Movie Magic. Read more about the stages of pre-production on our blog.

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Game Design Aspect

FEBRUARY 20, 2021

In addition to developing educational/gaming experiences, she has honed her artistic skills as a concept and gallery-showing artist while pioneering, empowering and supporting grassroots tech meetups and communities. She is currently evolving stories through world building and designing narrative and cinematic concepts in tiltbrush.

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Filmustage

JULY 21, 2023

Exploring the concept of film genres Film genres, the categorical division of movies into distinct types, have been a fundamental part of the movie industry since its inception. In this way, it is not just an assistant, but a partner in the journey of cinematic storytelling. Jodie Foster in The Silence of the Lambs (1991).

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Filmustage

MAY 22, 2023

They embraced the concept of script breakdown in pandemic circumstances to develop an episode shot entirely on Zoom, demonstrating creativity and resilience in filmmaking. The process allowed the crew to plan shoots with minimized on-set personnel and establish remote production protocols.

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Game Industry News

AUGUST 22, 2023

Doom 4: It had some great ideas, with the series taking place on Earth and was looking to be a bit more cinematic. The core concept and character could be worth it. Sadly it stalled and was eventually reworked into the reboot of the series that was released eight years after Doom 4 was first announced.

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Filmustage

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This guide aims to illuminate the path, offering insights into budgeting, the creative process, and the roles pivotal in turning cinematic visions into breathtaking realities. Strategies for Affordable VFX Starting a cinematic journey filled with captivating visual effects (VFX) doesn't always mean spending excessively.

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CG Spectrum

JUNE 10, 2024

3D Modelling 3D Animation FX Concept Art 2D Animation Game Design Game Programming 3D Modelling: Shaping Virtual Worlds “3D modelling is a rewarding career where you get to bring concepts and 2D imagery to life, sculpting personality and story into characters, objects, and environments.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

Creating or applying light rigs based on concept art or on set reference. CGS graduate, Marc , took this course and is now working as a Cinematic Lighting Artist for Guerrilla Games! Compiling upstream elements such as environments, animation, and effects and ensuring they look correct when rendered.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The logline delivers the core concept in just one sentence. A well-crafted treatment becomes the blueprint that changes a concept into a viable screen project. Industry professionals expect treatments to display the story and the writer's grasp of cinematic storytelling and market requirements.

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Filmustage

MAY 10, 2023

Understanding color theory Color theory is a fundamental concept in filmmaking, providing the foundation for the strategic use of color in visual storytelling. As filmmakers continue to explore the power of color in visual storytelling, audiences will be treated to even more captivating and emotionally engaging cinematic experiences.

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Jaunty Bear Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Use Unity Timeline to create cinematic content, game-play sequences, audio sequences, and complex particle effects. . HUD Navigation System (HNS) is the ultimate collection of the most common navigation concepts from various games. TextMeshPro is the ultimate text solution for Unity. Universal RP.

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iXie gaming

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Now that’s where the “triple A” concept comes in, and the concept is simple: time, money, and resources. Additionally, they employ pricey tools like motion capture to produce stunning cinematics and fluid character movement. Now, when you think about high-end games, you think about AAA.

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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. Sharing your cinematic spell is effortless with Movie Magic. Read more about the stages of pre-production on our blog.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“I loved the concepts, the design. Drawing inspiration from the cinematic worlds of both the East and West, the upcoming game, “Lucid”, has captured the attention of many. The transition, however, was not without challenges. “I remember this one time, there was a quartet playing,” I recounted.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

OCTOBER 31, 2021

As Maya and 3DS Max don't have the concept of "rests" (unlike Blender which does), many models exported from those softwares would just not work in Godot. This means that animation data can take a large amount of memory and disk, specially animation that comes from mocap or animation used for cinematics. They now do.

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Filmustage

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

It begins with a brief logline summarizing the core concept, followed by a narrative synopsis that outlines the story's progression. The script coverage template is broken into four parts: The rating grid is your script's report card, checking off the boxes that matter: Does your concept have that special something?

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Filmustage

MAY 31, 2021

So namely the concepts that Giger made for Jodorowski's "Dune" that had an impact on the entire cinematic universe of Scott. From the one side, it seems that they made a great job on overall pre-production, i.e. script, storyboard, art concepts, etc. We now know Giger as the mastermind behind Ridley Scott when creating "Alien".

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Developers may produce a hype video showcasing cinematics and gameplay. The proof of concept is crucial, helping decide if the game is feasible, its cost, team size, and timeline. Testing is the checkpoint where the game transitions from an idea to a polished, playable experience.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 29, 2022

I wasn’t part of the concept phase of the project, but I think creatives could have been used as concept refinement early on to avoid some of the detours we took during the production of the game. How much time do you invest into understanding your target audiences? Annelie: The truth is, ad creatives are never tested early enough.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

In fact, some of today’s games are so realistic that gameplay looks like cinematic sequences. A fairly new concept, augmented reality makes players feel like the game is part of the real world by incorporating elements in the player’s environment. The days of pixelated graphics are long gone. Backgrounds look like real-life images.

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Filmustage

MAY 6, 2023

Many universities and film schools offer specialized programs focused on various aspects of filmmaking, such as screenwriting, directing, and production management.

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Some other tasks and duties VFX compositors perform include: Researching  Compositors must research real-world references, watch reference videos, and develop different concepts before creating a shot. They help make special effects look more credible and cinematic by injecting them with that wow factor.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

MARCH 13, 2019

New track type: Animation (play animations of sub-animation player, allowing complex cinematics). uses the novel concept of "action strength" While it may take a bit of time to sink in, this approach allows using actions for all use cases and it makes it very easy to create in-game customizable mappings and customization screens.

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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. Character Concept Artist Adam Woodsmith (USA) feels that the grungy setting really fits well with the monsters. We developed the characters together with our lead writer, Alexander Dagan.

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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. Character Concept Artist Adam Woodsmith (USA) feels that the grungy setting really fits well with the monsters. We developed the characters together with our lead writer, Alexander Dagan.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 13, 2023

A still from Aurore's real-time 3D cinematic, The Last Voyage. The Last Voyage concept came from a wish to bring my stylized art into a realistic world. Atmosphere and lighting were integral to Aurore's cinematic. Finish with a film-quality cinematic like Aurore's! Aurore's journey down the River Styx.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In this issue, you'll get a first look at the new tutorial section for our convention build, the treehouses that populate our Nisargan clan lands, the new models for our Kotakayan soldiers, a super sweet cinematic shot showing off our six clan biomes, and so much more. link] Concept Art. Are you ready to enter the fantasy? Here we go.

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