PreMortem.Games

AUGUST 23, 2024

At first glance a normal indie game studio, but the co-founders live and work continents apart. We are a very, very small indie studio working with a publisher (Assemble Entertainment) that cares about its titles, but is also small. What you create is a representation of a concept, an emotion. So sales are what they are.

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Filmustage

JANUARY 16, 2025

Every step - from breaking down scripts to the final touches - calls for the perfect blend of creative genius and technical prowess. Whether you're cooking up the next Marvel blockbuster or crafting an indie gem, knowing your VFX ropes isn't just helpful - it's essential! Ready to unlock the secrets of VFX breakdown ?

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PreMortem.Games

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Yet, for indie dev Almar, it offered an escape from the corporate rat race he felt trapped in. So, almost two years ago I decided to fully embrace the indie path and became a solodev.” I usually start with a location or concept from which I build a ‘mind map’. This concept grew organically from a single idea.

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SOVEREIGN MOON

OCTOBER 9, 2020

SOVEREIGN MOON PRESENTS… Godot Visual Scripting Tutorial For Beginners. In this tutorial we’ll learn how to use Godot’s visual scripting tools to create video games from scratch. . How to Use Godot’s Visual Scripting Tools. Introduction to Godot’s Visual Scripting Tools. So let’s jump in.

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Radiator Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Then it cuts to concept artist Emily Johnstone anxiously trying to pitch design ideas to a group brainstorm meeting which she just happens to be the only woman in the room. Tim Schafer also has to refresh his writing workflow; should the blockout dictate the script, or the other way around, or how do you manage that back-and-forth?

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PreMortem.Games

MARCH 1, 2024

It was a very tranquil concept at first, though we found our prototype didn’t offer enough things for the player to do.” For me personally it spread me too thin across Art, SFX, Designs, Visual Scripting, Writing and Marketing Material. The indie duo feels relieved and a little bit anxious.

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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. Character Concept Artist Adam Woodsmith (USA) feels that the grungy setting really fits well with the monsters.

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AWS Games

JUNE 8, 2023

After briefly pursuing a different concept, he began developing what would become “Crossfar.” In building “Crossfar” on AWS in Epic Games’ Unreal Engine, Omidi used both Blueprint visual scripting and custom C++ scripting. Taking a leap of faith, he left that role to focus solely on developing his own games.

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PreMortem.Games

JULY 12, 2023

is one of the most striking indie games coming out this summer. We then proceeded to remove everything that wasn’t a perfect fit for this new, narrower, core vision, and in the end we came full circle to something actually resembling the initial student concept.” Making it scripted felt too limiting, we wanted it to be dynamic.

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Astral Clock Tower Studios

JANUARY 14, 2021

Welcome back to the ever-enchanting Kristala dev blog, where you'll get a front-row seat to the development process for the inaugural title from the leading ladies at Astral Clocktower Studios—a female-owned indie games studio based in Central PA, USA. link] Concept Art. Let's get immersed in the dark fantasy world of Kristala.

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Filmustage

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Script Optimization for Budget Constraints The screenplay acts as your financial blueprint for any film project. Writers must create scripts that pack a dramatic punch while keeping production costs low. Indie filmmakers can use different VOD platforms for free distribution.

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iXie gaming

JUNE 28, 2024

Whether you’re an indie developer making 2D effects or a big studio creating realistic 3D visuals, choosing the right VFX tools is vital. They come with particle systems, shader editors, and visual scripting features that make it easy to create 2D and 3D effects. However, keeping up with the latest technology can be challenging.

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Radiator Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

During this time, mission selection is restricted and progression is heavily scripted / controlled. I know it's easy for armchair indies like me to complain about pulling punches. The game says you must kill her first, like this, always -- and if she always dies so early, that means her concept doesn't get to interact with anyone else.

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Filmustage

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Each director has a different idea of how the script will look on the screen. Visualise how you see all the elements in your script with Filmustage's Visual Reference board. And that's where Romero took his basic concept from. It's a rather indie horror film that is most of the time dedicated not to zombies, but people.

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Brand Game Development

JANUARY 29, 2018

I also work with indie dev companies on a more casual level discussing challenges, goals and brainstorming solutions. The components list helps by letting people know immediately what everything is called, then you can launch into the purpose and the basic concepts of the game. Use a clear, non-script font that is easy on the eyes.

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