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Animation studio Digic Pictures laid off 35 staff this past summer

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Digic is best known as the animation studio behind cinematics and marketing for popular games such as Rainbow Six Siege, Elden Ring , and Marvel's Midnight Suns.

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Filmmaking in Unreal Engine — how Hanny created her arthouse cinematic

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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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The Role of Sound Design in Cinematic Storytelling

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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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Devcom Developer Conference announces new speakers

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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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Why games consoles are holding back interactive storytelling

GamesIndustry.biz

One such studio is As Dusk Falls developer Interior Night. 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. Read more

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Telltale Games lays off staff in response to "current market conditions"

GamesIndustry.biz

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

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Emerging Trends in Game Art: Real-Time Rendering, Stylized Game Art, and Beyond 

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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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