Directing Game Animation

ISBN-13: 9781032410876 / Twarda / 2024 / 240 str.

Mike Jungbluth

Opis

This book breaks down the process on how to create an intentional animation vision, that can be both unique and flexible. This book looks to foster a discussion around the process, needs, and benefits of an empowered animation team and vision as a universal benefit for the entire industry.

Spis treści

Chapter 01 The Role and Expectations Chapter 02 Understanding the Project Vision Chapter 03 Defining the Tools and Craft Chapter 04 Defining Technical Needs Chapter 05 Defining Team Structure Chapter 06 Defining the Performance Chapter 07 Defining the Style Chapter 08 Communicating the Vision Chapter 09 Defining Quality Chapter 10 Defining Scope Chapter 11 Reviews, Approvals & Feedback Chapter 12 Empowering the Team Chapter 13 Afterword

O autorze

Mike Jungbluth is an animation director and game developer who has been working in games since 2006. He has worked on a variety of games that include South of Midnight, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, Anthem, Agents of Mayhem, Middle Earth, Shadow of Mordor and Call of Duty: Black Ops. Fostering the growth of an inclusive game animation community, advocating for open sharing of industry knowledge and pushing for the importance of creative intent are his driving passions. To that end he has created the Animation Exchange and the GDC Animation Summit, co-created the AnimState network, and has spoken at GDC as well as various international conferences. His writing has been featured on GameDeveloper.com and GameIndustry.biz.