Cinematics and Horror - Game Developers Network

Zoochosis by Clapperheads will make you fear those lovely animals in the zoo

PreMortem.Games

APRIL 22, 2024

Like most times in horror stories, it starts out as a normal night. Simulator, horror and animals Zoo animals transforming into mutated monsters is cool and all, but framing this idea into appealing gameplay required thorough analysis of the niche the studio wants to serve. And well, you see the result.” Everyone loves animals, right?

Animation

Animation Animation Horror Simulation

Filmustage ? Halloween Sale: Transform your filmmaking journey

Filmustage

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

From October 30 to November 6 , 2023, we're casting a spell to slash prices like a scene from a horror flick. This Halloween, let’s conjure cinematic magic together. Embrace the Filmustage magic, redefine your filmmaking process, and let the reels capture your imagination, not the horrors of disorganization.

Cinematics

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Zoochosis by Clapperheads will make you fear those lovely animals in the zoo

PreMortem.Games

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Like most times in horror stories, it starts out as a normal night. Simulator, horror and animals Zoo animals transforming into mutated monsters is cool and all, but framing this idea into appealing gameplay required thorough analysis of the niche the studio wants to serve. And well, you see the result.” Everyone loves animals, right?

Animation

Animation Animation Horror Simulation

Alan Wake 2: The art of horror

Game Daily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Kyle Rowley: We wanted to figure out what kind of horror experience we wanted to make, based on Alan Wake as an established franchise, and the things that we did in the first game. Early on, we wanted to identify ourselves as more of a psychological horror game. So psychological horror made a lot of sense for us.

Horror

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Crafting chills and thrills: How to create a perfect horror movie scenario

Filmustage

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

For those who dare to dabble in the demonic art of horror screenwriting, steering through a maze of well-trodden paths is the key to unleashing a masterpiece that will resonate through the vaulted tombs of cinematic history. This is the forbidden zone, the heart of darkness, the centerpiece of your horror story.

Horror

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Pumpkin lights and movie nights: The best Halloween family films

Filmustage

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Choices from our top family movie list like "The House with a Clock in Its Walls" and "Goosebumps" , bring a delightful mix of humor and horror, ensuring memorable family movies for a Halloween marathon. Goosebumps" (2015) ? Drawing inspiration from R.L.

Film

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Makhoba Kamogelo: “Don’t let fear stop you from reinventing yourself”

PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

And stood out to me because of its storyline, its cinematic nature and how even though no words were said or story told, one could comprehend what was happening through the gameplay experience.” There is special effects makeup used in horror films, and it’s all about creative design.

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Why you should love James Gunn

Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Let's be honest, regardless of how you feel about the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it's already an iconic pop-culture phenomenon that has brought millions of people to their screens. where the main horror is just that, people turning into scary monsters. They are lively and very charismatic, so the film looks fresh.

Film

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Decoding cinema: A deep dive into film studies and its language

Filmustage

AUGUST 30, 2023

For professionals in the industry, understanding the specifics of cinematic language is crucial for meaningful storytelling and effective communication with the audience. ? That moment revolutionized the way we perceive music in horror films. ? And with that, your cinematic journey has only just begun. ?

Film

Film Cinematics Art Editing

Unraveling film genres: Impact on audience engagement

Filmustage

JULY 21, 2023

The understanding of film genres is pivotal in comprehending the cinematic world, providing a framework to identify common patterns, themes, and structures within movies. For instance, the typical narrative arc of a romantic comedy or the formulaic progression of a horror film. Jodie Foster in The Silence of the Lambs (1991).

Film

Film Cinematics Fantasy Technology

Monumental beauty: Denis Villeneuve

Filmustage

OCTOBER 5, 2021

However, the "Dune" isn't the only film to write Villeneuve's name in cinematic history - he already has many unique and strong works to his credit that deserve attention. As a result, Villeneuve made a very convincing and frightening film that manages to show the horror of the tragic events in Montreal on December 6, 1989.

Film

Film Cinematics Horror Scripting

The art of lighting in cinema

Filmustage

JUNE 9, 2023

It is often used in dramas, thrillers, and horror films. And with the right tools, you can paint vibrant emotions with light, bringing your cinematic vision to life. It is often used in comedies and other light-hearted films. Low-key lighting: This type of lighting creates a dark and moody atmosphere.

Art

Art Film Scripting Cinematics

The Difference Between a Logline, Synopsis, and Treatment

Filmustage

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Horror synopses build tension and reveal the threat. Industry professionals expect treatments to display the story and the writer's grasp of cinematic storytelling and market requirements. Action scripts should highlight pacing and set pieces, while character-driven dramas need to showcase emotional arcs.

Writing

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How to make movies in 2022: the set vs the screen

Filmustage

JANUARY 10, 2022

Fewer and fewer major films are shot on location, and this has long been a trend: green screen and visual effects have been horror industry standards for a long time. Anderson is a master of cinematic texture, which is also not surprising, because each of his pictures was shot on the film.

Film

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Scary, ridiculous, and daring: the best B-horror movies

Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Fall is the perfect time to watch a horror movie on a cool, dark evening. That's why we've put together a selection of Filmustage's most beloved B-movie horror films for you. It's a rather indie horror film that is most of the time dedicated not to zombies, but people. The Evil Dead, 1981, dir.

Horror

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AWS for Games at Unreal Fest 2023

AWS Games

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Behaviour Interactive is one of the largest game studios in Canada and has grown Dead by Daylight, its award-winning asymmetrical multiplayer horror game, to over 50 million players since it first launched in 2016. Watch the customer video.

Engineering

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