Animating an Agent of Mayhem
Explore Volition's holistic approach to character animation in Agents of Mayhem, covering art, tech, and design aspects to create appealing and dynamic game characters.
Visual Effects Bootcamp - Bringing Feature Film Effects to Real Time VR - Part 2
Explore techniques for replicating stylized feature film effects in real-time VR environments, enhancing visual fidelity and immersion in virtual reality experiences.
Maximizing Animation and Cinematic Content Workflows for Just Cause 4
Explore Avalanche Studios' improved animation and cinematics pipeline for 'Just Cause 4', featuring technical insights and workflow enhancements that streamlined development and boosted efficiency.
Breathing Life into Greek Myth - The Dialogue of Hades
Explore how Supergiant Games created over 22,000 lines of dialogue for 'Hades' with a small team during a pandemic, bringing Greek mythology to life through innovative storytelling techniques.
Animation Bootcamp - Tricks of the Trade
Expert animators share bite-sized tips and techniques to instantly enhance animation skills. Learn industry secrets and practical tricks to elevate your craft in this insightful session.
Animation Bootcamp - Bringing Life to the Machines of Horizon Zero Dawn
Explore the creation of Horizon Zero Dawn's mechanical beasts, from pre-production to final polish. Learn about motion style, workflow, animation-tech, and AI behavior in game development.
From Red to Rukey - Building and Animating Characters in Transistor and Pyre
Explore Supergiant Games' character animation process, from concept to final product, focusing on memorable characters from 'Transistor' and 'Pyre' in this insightful talk by Camilo Vanegas.
Skill-Building Series - Pixel Art and Animation in the Hi-Bit Age
Explore techniques and best practices for pixel art and animation in modern games, including innovative tools and contemporary applications of this classic art style.
Physical Animation in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Explore how Respawn Entertainment blends physical simulation with authored animations to create high-fidelity character motion in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
Quad Mesh Simplification in Frostbite
Explore EA's procedural approach to generating quality level of detail for in-game models using Frostbite, enhancing visual fidelity and performance in game development.
Expanding Animation and Design Capabilities in Post-Launch Battlefield 1
Explore how EA Dice enhanced Battlefield 1's animation systems post-launch, focusing on weapons and mounted soldiers to empower animators and designers with greater creative freedom.
Art Direction - Escaping Your Comfort Zone
Ubisoft's Liam Wong shares insights on pushing boundaries, building confidence, and thriving in challenging situations through his experiences in video game art direction and photography.
Animation Isn't the Answer
Animators explore how embracing technology alongside traditional methods enhances interactive character creation, discussing innovative approaches to bring digital characters to life.
Animation Bootcamp - Script to Screen - The Development Diary of Marvel's Spider-Man
Explore Insomniac Games' cinematic process for Marvel's Spider-Man, from script to screen, in this detailed walkthrough by Brian Wyser at GDC 2019.
Creating a Deeper Emotional Connection - The Cinematography of God of War
Explore cinematic techniques used in God of War to create deeper emotional connections, including the innovative no-cut camera design and lessons learned during development.
Player Interactions Visualized
Explore visual techniques to enhance player engagement through environment and effects, focusing on rewarding interactions in game design.
God of War - Breathing New Life into a Hardened Spartan
Explore the animation transformation of Kratos in God of War (2018). Learn about Sony Santa Monica's innovative approach to character animation and storytelling in this action-packed franchise.
The Art of FAITH - Horror at 192x160 Pixels
Explore the artistic decisions behind FAITH's unique 192x160 pixel horror aesthetic. Learn how limitations can foster creativity and enhance atmospheric storytelling in game design.
Procedural Generation of Cinematic Dialogues in Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Explore Ubisoft's innovative approach to generating cinematic scenes in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, covering staging, acting, editing, framing, and lighting techniques for immersive gameplay.
Animating the Main Villain in Marvel's Spider-Man - What, I'm Rigging HOW Many Legs?
Discover the intricate process of animating Spider-Man's iconic final villain, from rigging multiple legs to creating dynamic movements. Gain insights into Insomniac Games' animation techniques for Marvel's blockbuster game.
Middle-Earth - Shadow of War - Creating Multi-Character Combat Animations
Explore the intricate process of crafting multi-character combat animations for Shadow of War, from concept to execution, with Monolith Productions' experts.