Rockstar Games' writing VP Mike Unsworth has departed company
Game Developer
AUGUST 28, 2023
As writing VP, Mike Unsworth had a hand in penning the script to Rockstar Games' major hits from Grand Theft Auto IV up to Red Dead Redemption II.
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Game Developer
AUGUST 28, 2023
As writing VP, Mike Unsworth had a hand in penning the script to Rockstar Games' major hits from Grand Theft Auto IV up to Red Dead Redemption II.
Grumpy Gamer
APRIL 3, 2023
The goal is to free the writer from "programming" and focus just on the writing and logic of the scene. Everything is linked to the id 38260 including the actor's scripts. The writer will write (for example): guybrush: "Aye, Cobb." In lines like GUYBRUSH(38260,"{fist_pump}Yes!") Adding the unique line ids.
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PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 22, 2025
25 years old, fresh out of script writing studies and feeling detached from society. He came close to abandoning the project when he had to throw out the 600 pages of the script. The process of writing the 300,000-word script took me 20 months. Jdrzej Napiecek was not in a good place. Hear their story.
Filmustage
JUNE 6, 2023
At the heart of pre-production is script breakdown—an often underestimated but essential cornerstone. This exploration ventures into the core role of script breakdown and its pivotal influence on effective film production. A systematic script breakdown enriches film production management, boosting overall efficiency and coherence.
Filmustage
DECEMBER 5, 2024
A synopsis demands exactly this challenge, regardless of whether you're writing for a feature film or a multi-season TV series. Let's find out what makes film and television writing unique and how to create a synopsis that elevates your story. These objectives should guide how you write. Comedy synopses can add lighter touches.
PreMortem.Games
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
A pattern most of us learn in school holds us back from writing clearly. Not games writing mind you, but copy writing – for pitches, store pages, press releases, & everything else. If you’re writing to a publisher or the press, they need to know whether this is useful to them immediately.
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 17, 2023
25 years old, fresh out of script writing studies and feeling detached from society. He came close to abandoning the project when he had to throw out the 600 pages of the script. The process of writing the 300,000-word script took me 20 months. Jędrzej Napiecek was not in a good place. Hear their story.”
Grumpy Gamer
APRIL 2, 2023
The goal is to free the writer from “programming” and focus just on the writing and logic of the scene. Everything is linked to the id 38260 including the actor’s scripts. The writer will write (for example): guybrush: “Aye, Cobb.” In lines like GUYBRUSH(38260,"{fist_pump}Yes!")
Filmustage
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Get ready to explore the world of script feedback, where every word could be the next blockbuster moment! In a world where success is measured in pages and notes, script coverage stands as the silver screen's most trusted companion. Enhance your script with AI! Take your screenplay to the next level with Filmustage.
Filmustage
JANUARY 28, 2025
In a world where producers face an avalanche of scripts daily, finding that perfect story feels like searching for buried treasure. That's where script coverage steps in - a comprehensive evaluation system brought to life by expert readers and analysts. Filmustage makes script coverage fast and precise.
Filmustage
JANUARY 24, 2025
"The script, I always believe, is the foundation of everything", declares Ewan McGregor, and he's right. Scripts for acting aren't just words on paper - they create the blueprints that bring characters to life on stage and screen. Many actors rush through script analysis and miss significant details that could raise their performance.
Filmustage
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
In a world where silver screen dreams come true, script readers face an avalanche of stories every week. Get ready to explore the realm where first impressions matter more than ever - the art of script synopsis. Unlock the Power of AI-Driven Script Analysis with Filmustage!
Filmustage
MARCH 7, 2025
Script coverage is a powerful tool in the film and television industry, designed specifically for evaluating screenplays before they enter production. Unlike traditional evaluation methods, script coverage helps filmmakers and producers ensure their creative vision aligns with market demands.
Filmustage
MARCH 17, 2025
In the ever-evolving filmmaking landscape, script evaluation remains a critical challenge, with less than one percent receiving the coveted 'Recommend' rating. AI screenplay analysis tools are revolutionizing pre-production by seamlessly processing scripts and efficiently identifying plot points, character arcs, and themes.
Filmustage
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Only a small percentage of scripts submitted to major studios make it past the first round. Most scripts are rejected not because of poor writing quality but because their synopsis fails to grab the producer's attention. A script synopsis is a concise summary that showcases your story, characters, and core conflict.
Filmustage
FEBRUARY 5, 2025
In a world where less than one percent of scripts get the coveted "Recommend" rating, script coverage stands as the first line of defense in Hollywood's quest for the next blockbuster moment. Following in the footsteps of a cultural phenomenon, script coverage shapes how stories go from page to production.
Grumpy Gamer
JANUARY 12, 2025
Wrote a php script that pulled down all the posts and wrote them out as json. I then wrote a Python script to find all my odd markdown hacks and convert them to the standard markdown that Hugo uses. One of the reasons I haven’t posted much was the complexity to writing an article I’m hope this will be easier.
Filmustage
MAY 12, 2023
The role of AI in filmmaking AI offers numerous benefits for film production, ranging from script analysis and character development to editing and visual effects. Understanding script breakdown A script breakdown is a critical pre-production stage in the filmmaking process. Searching the Internet for references.
Cocos
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
(something like ccclass) you could see how straightforward and simple it is to write editor script with unity Unity Learn Editor Scripting - Unity Learn Editor Scripting can help you customize and extend the Unity editor to make it easier to use on your projects.
Filmustage
FEBRUARY 18, 2025
In this article, we will explore how script coverage enables filmmakers to navigate the competitive landscape of Hollywood, where less than one percent of scripts achieve a "Recommend" rating. Moreover, script coverage provides a user-friendly interface between individual writing and collaborative filmmaking.
Filmustage
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Manual script breakdowns consume hours of valuable pre-production time. Many filmmakers still face a major bottleneck when creating script synopses and organizing production elements. Script breakdown software is now vital to modern production workflows. The film industry has transformed.
Game Designing
AUGUST 23, 2023
Summary In this Unity Scripts tutorial, we explain the main concepts that apply to scripting in Unity. You’ll learn how to use Unity with C# and the tips and hacks to optimizing your scripts. About Scripting Scripting is an essential ingredient in all games. Welcome to another Unity tutorial.
Filmustage
JANUARY 14, 2025
Your brilliant script could be the next big blockbuster, but without a perfectly crafted synopsis , it might never make it past the first reader's desk. Many incredible scripts get tossed aside simply because their synapses can't capture the magic in the correct number of words. Peer Review Methods Time to gather your writing tribe!
Cocos
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
I’m working on a Script to make navigation for buttons. If I write this script the Editor will not show the serialized values. I’m not sure how this is called.
Cocos
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
I’m working on a Script to make navigation for buttons. If I write this script the Editor will not show the serialized values. If I write this script the Editor will not show the serialized values. It’s possible to display self components references on a custom script? I’m not sure how this is called.
Filmustage
JANUARY 9, 2021
Have you ever thought about how a film script usually looks? Sometimes the scene can be described only briefly, with some phrases as simple as "Jane is at the party” – but after the filmmaking crew has worked on the script during pre-production, the full set dressing comes out. What is the script breakdown? Not really.
Retro Game Coders
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Dungeon game written in C/C++ for the Neo6502 Bit of Background Before We Code the Neo6502 In my Neo6502 review I promised I would come back and write about how to code for the machine. Especially helpful was the build script to show how to compile and launch the emulator with your new binary! Programming the Neo6502 in C? Yes please!
Grumpy Gamer
JANUARY 29, 2018
I spent the last few days writing a python script to take all the data and move it into a single SQL database so I could quickly query tons of useful information. @@pre@@ Thimbleweed Park is out on seven different digital stores and each of them has a completely different way of reporting sales.
Radiator Blog
JANUARY 16, 2022
The Future WHAT IS YARN SPINNER IN 2022 The Yarn Spinner project is made of two main parts, which can be confusing: Yarn Spinner "Core" , generic dialogue engine processor thing ("virtual machine") + script compiler written in C#. So my new 2021 recommended Yarn Spinner Unity workflow for writers is now this: Write Yarn dialogue in VS Code.
Filmustage
JANUARY 22, 2025
Ever wondered why some scripts grab readers instantly while others collect dust? Picture this: Thousands of scripts pile up on producers' desks daily, but only a handful make it past page one. Think of your script synopsis like a first date with Hollywood. Think of your script synopsis like a first date with Hollywood.
Cocos
JANUARY 10, 2025
typescriptlang.org TS Playground - An online editor for exploring TypeScript and JavaScript The Playground lets you write TypeScript or JavaScript online in a safe and sharable way. then refer to the API docs docs.cocos.com Scripting | Cocos Creator Cocos Creator Docs docs.cocos.com Cocos Creator API Description
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.
Game Writing Blog
JULY 21, 2017
Could there be a speculative script industry for narrative games? : We hope she’s right!
Grumpy Gamer
JANUARY 28, 2018
I spent the last few days writing a python script to take all the data and move it into a single SQL database so I could quickly query tons of useful information. @@pre@@ Thimbleweed Park is out on seven different digital stores and each of them has a completely different way of reporting sales.
Filmustage
DECEMBER 24, 2021
This time we want to acquaint you with the backstory of how the idea of an AI-based script breakdown platform was born. I had to either join gangs, hahaha, or work as a dishwasher, but I decided to write to some friends and they helped me get a job shooting pilots for Netflix and Amazon , it was exactly what I was good at.
Grumpy Gamer
DECEMBER 31, 2012
It’s always hard to write your own about pages. During its production, I developed the SCUMM System (Script Creation Utility for Maniac Mansion). I should have my mom do it, she always has nice things to say about me. In 1986 Gary Winnick and I created and designed Maniac Mansion.
PreMortem.Games
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
” Inspired by the rising issue of pet abandonment, Cable wanted to write a script that demonstrates the complex and nuanced world of cat ownership. “From writing the script to writing code, to briefing actors and translators and composers, to communicating with streamers, there are so many balls we are juggling.
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 16, 2024
This book has probably taken more like two years due to the sheer scale of the task to write and design it.” Special Touches The production process doesn’t stop at writing and design. Author Richard Moss had long been interested in writing about the subject. “I
Mircosoft Game Dev
JUNE 1, 2020
GDScript series: GDScript progress report: Writing a tokenizer. you are here) GDScript progress report: Writing a new parser. So a script like this: class_name MyClass extends Node2D const SPEED = 200 @export var player_name = "Vladimir" func _ready(): $Button.button_up.connect(_on_button_pressed) print("Ready!")
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Overall, I’d say that coming from the film industry definitely helped the script-writing process for games”, he says. Treasure Box full of Surprises When Piovesan started his company 20 years ago, he mainly worked on film- and video projects. His experience in those fields really helped him in his game development career.
PreMortem.Games
AUGUST 30, 2023
Kemppainen details the journey: “It starts with writing and coming up with a general outline of the story and the main puzzles. For absolutely key puzzles or story beats this must be done, but for less important things I usually just change the script.”
Mircosoft Game Dev
JUNE 30, 2021
This new interface feels more natural in the context of Godot scripting (e.g. You can simply customize the Head Include during export (see below), or even write your own template. This relied on the JavaScript eval() function , which beside being dangerous when misused, is also quite cumbersome to use. GDScript and C#).
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