PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Welcome to the unsettling world of Zoochosis by indie game studio Clapperheads. Behind all this madness is an indie studio, but not in the classical sense. Cinematic flair Valentin Shcheking highlights the cinematography and the systemic nature of the game as key features of Zoochosis. This is one of my favorite parts of my job.”

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Filmustage

JANUARY 16, 2025

Dive into detailed VFX breakdowns and explore how your favorite cinematic moments come to life. Studios keep their color management as perfectly matched as synchronized swimmers. The best studios craft their breakdowns like master storytellers, leading viewers on a journey from rough sketches to jaw-dropping final shots.

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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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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. Final Draft offers two pricing plans: Final Draft 12 ($249.99 ) and Final Draft 12 Studio ($499.99).

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CG Spectrum

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Eric has worked for some incredible companies like Disney, Weta Workshop, Marvel, and—the most notable to me—Wizards of the Coasts, the studio responsible for Magic: The Gathering (MTG). The curriculum covered many topics from cinematic storytelling, lighting and color theory, trading card and gaming art to illustrating book covers.

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CG Spectrum

JANUARY 26, 2023

To create these lighting effects, 3D lighters often use some of the following software: Autodesk Maya : Maya is an industry-standard 3D lighting and rendering software employed by some of the biggest VFX, game, and animation studios and allows the execution of large, complex shots. sun/moonlight, overhead lights in a building, etc.).

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AWS Games

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Learn more and schedule time to meet with an AWS industry expert Join our speaking session – discover the potential of cloud technology in film production as we explore the concept of a Virtual Art Department. QXR Studios co-founder Graeme Devine noted, “It used to take 100+ person teams five years and $25M to deliver at this level.

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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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Welcome back to the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, where you can get front-row seats to the development process for indie 3D dark fantasy ARPG Kristala, the first title from female-owned-and-operated indie game studio Astral Clocktower Studios. link] Concept Art. Are you ready to enter the fantasy? Here we go. TANDARA CLAN.

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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. The most prominent studios in the industry often produce these games, which are eagerly awaited every year. Notable among these studios are Ubisoft, Eidos Interactive, Konami, and more.

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Game Dev Unchained

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“I am essentially, I’m the Matte Black Studio. “I loved the concepts, the design. Eric’s foray into gaming began late one night in an architecture studio. Drawing inspiration from the cinematic worlds of both the East and West, the upcoming game, “Lucid”, has captured the attention of many.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 7, 2024

The logline delivers the core concept in just one sentence. Hollywood Format Requirements Major studios and production companies want loglines between 25 and 35 words that highlight the protagonist, conflict, and stakes. A well-crafted treatment becomes the blueprint that changes a concept into a viable screen project.

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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. to evoke empathy in the audience or player.

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Game Designing

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The first product of this independence was 2019s Death Stranding , which departed heavily from the conventions of the Metal Gear Solid series and explored innovative new gameplay concepts in a new setting. Rumors abound of just what his studio is working on now, and he’s even expressed an interest to try his hand at film at long last.

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Game Designing

JULY 30, 2023

However, it’s a vastly different experience when you go through the course in person with an expert instructor, especially within a professional studio environment. The institution must have an updated studio-like environment with high-tech equipment and modern tools for practical teaching. It also has a Montreal studio.

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Filmustage

MAY 4, 2022

It is with such introductions Lucas began to pitch Star Wars , but most studios rejected Lucas's concept, because the idea of a massive space opera seemed very unprofitable, and expensive to produce. Nevertheless, the director found a studio - 20th Century Fox - that put the project into production.

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Filmustage

MAY 31, 2021

Storyboard and soundtrack The storyboard of the Jodorowsky's "Dune" The problem with this film is that the ambitions of Jodorowsky's "Dune" outweigh the ability of most studios to cover production costs: it's not just a movie, it is a true space opera, it is too big, too ambitious. They literally "shot" the entire movie together.

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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. Final Draft offers two pricing plans: Final Draft 12 ($249.99 ) and Final Draft 12 Studio ($499.99).

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Game Designing

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Most studios need compositing in some form, whether it involves the seamless integration of special effects (FX) with environments or VFX shots with computer-generated (CG) characters. They either work as freelancers or get compositor jobs at VFX studios. A few studios also hire junior compositors. What Does a VFX Compositor Do?

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Big Games

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Developers may produce a hype video showcasing cinematics and gameplay. For independent studios, creative marketing strategies like crowdfunding and early-access Beta releases play a crucial role. The proof of concept is crucial, helping decide if the game is feasible, its cost, team size, and timeline.

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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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Astral Clock Tower Studios

MARCH 23, 2022

You're currently tuned in to the official Kristala Dev Blog, a monthly compilation of all the development done on our first game, Kristala: a Dark Fantasy ARPG created by women-owned indie game studio, Astral Clocktower Studios (hey, that's us!). Concept Art. First, James worked on the concept for our Warp VFX sequence.

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Deconstructor of Fun

MARCH 29, 2022

How do you advise your studios to approach the soft launch phase from a media perspective? 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.

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Filmustage

MAY 6, 2023

Experienced Assistant Directors working on high-budget productions, such as major studio films, can command salaries upwards of $100,000 per year. 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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Deconstructor of Fun

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The game was developed by Raven, one of the historical CoD mainline studios, and Activision Shanghai, a local team assembled for the project. Ni-Zhan was the local competitor to Crossfire and the first FPS developed by a then unknown internal Studio called TiMi.

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Mircosoft Game Dev

AUGUST 10, 2017

This is where 99.99% of indie developers and studios make their main and most fatal mistake. The difference can be with either an innovative gameplay concept, or an art style that was not seen before in a game. Typical Alpha->Beta tasks, besides final assets, are translations, cinematics, voice recording, etc.

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iXie gaming

MARCH 28, 2025

Today, real-time rendering is redefining game development, offering dynamic lighting, physics-based effects, and cinematic quality graphics all rendered instantaneously. These innovations are blurring the lines between pre-rendered and real-time graphics, enabling interactive experiences that rival cinematic productions.

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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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