Media Molecule opens Dreams' creations to commercial use
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 14, 2023
Media Molecule has updated Dreams' usage terms, allowing players to use some of their creations outside of the platform's ecosystem.
Analysis • Sony moves away from customer electronics to become a media empire
PreMortem.Games
MARCH 6, 2023
The success of The Last of Us is, according to analysts, more than just a successful adaptation of a gaming franchise; it is the culmination of Sony’s gradual transition to becoming a media company. For years I’ve characterized the Japanese powerhouse predominantly as a consumer electronics manufacturer.
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Common 3D Animation Challenges that Creative Teams Face
Juego Studio
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
3D animation is present across different media. We encounter it in our daily lives in multiple formats, including but not restricted to games, animated movies, and TV shows. Most of these have a huge amount of animation, sometimes in places that you never expect.
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From commercial animation to indie game debut success: The story of Ember Lab
GamesIndustry.biz
JULY 31, 2023
Ember Lab has been around since 2009, starting out as a company specialising in commercial animation and digital content. Speaking to the two softly spoken brothers at Develop, the difference between media matters less than being able to tell a story with original content. "We
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Indie hit Stray is getting an animated movie
GamesIndustry.biz
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
BlueTwelve Studio's indie game Stray will be turned into an animated film. As reported by Entertainment Weekly , the 2022 title will be adapted by Annapurna Animation and led by Blue Sky Studios co-founder Chris Wedge.
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Dos and Dont’s of an Animation Portfolio Website
Game Designing
JULY 23, 2023
Animation is not just about quirky or cartoonish images; it’s also about conveying a message, story, or narrative. Animation is a creative and effective way to tell a story, so much so that the global animation industry was worth $395 billion in 2022 according to a Yahoo! What Is an Animation Portfolio? Finance report.
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Filmustage to support the 14th New Media Film Festival®
Filmustage
JUNE 8, 2023
Image source: newmediafilmfestival.com Filmustage is a proud supporter of the New Media Film Festival®. The New Media Film Festival ® is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of film and media. Why is the New Media Film Festival ® important? The New Media Film Festival® is vital for a number of reasons.
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Want to make a great game trailer? Optimize it for social media
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 28, 2023
Even if Twitter goes down completely in flames, these tips still apply to social media platforms where audio is muted, and scrolling away is quick and easy. Optimize it for social media appeared first on PreMortem Games. So let’s talk about how to make a good trailer specifically for Twitter. Don’t forget the link!
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Disney teams up with African studio Maliyo Games on Iwájú tie-in
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
The smartphone developer, which also employs staff in Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa, is creating the official tie-in to Disney's Iwájú, which is a new animated series launching on Disney+ on February 28th.
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Poncle's Vampire Survivors is getting an animated series
GamesIndustry.biz
MAY 1, 2023
Sign up for the GI Daily here to get the biggest news straight to your inbox Vampire Survivors has joined the list of video game adaptations as it's been greenlit for an animated tv show. Poncle announced that it will be working with entertainment firm Story Kitchen, which is overseen by Dmitri Johnson, Derek Kolstad, and Mike Goldberg.
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Who are The 10 Best Animators of All Time?
Game Designing
AUGUST 1, 2022
In this article, we are going to look at ten of the greatest animators in history and explore what makes them great as well as their impacts on the industry. What Makes a Great Animator? Most animation directors begin as animators themselves, but eventually, take on a larger role in overseeing every part of the project.
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What’s the Difference Between 2D and 3D Animation
Moonmana
NOVEMBER 14, 2022
What is Animation? Animation occupies an essential place in the video game development industry. Everyone has heard this term but does everyone know precisely what animation is? . In simple terms, animation means rapidly displaying still images in sequence to create the illusion of movement. What is 2D Animation?
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Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Oshi no Ko” Episode 01 Impressions
Game Industry News
JULY 9, 2023
Hey all, I’m back for this week’s Anime Sunday with a look at one of the potential standouts of the prior season. What I will say is I do not consume tragedies in any form of media for personal reasons. The post Michael Blaker’s Anime Sunday: “Oshi no Ko” Episode 01 Impressions appeared first on Game Industry News.
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How mastering three diverse skills has shaped Steve Mwangi’s success
PreMortem.Games
OCTOBER 13, 2023
He’s not just an indie game developer; he’s a music producer and a 3D animator. His impeccable animation skills shine in the teaser videos he meticulously moulded for his debut title Kanairo 101. After discovering the world of frame-by-frame animation he turned his school books into flipbooks.
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Dan Houser launches Absurd Ventures
GamesIndustry.biz
JUNE 15, 2023
"We are building Absurd Ventures to create new universes and to tell great stories, wherever and however we can," Houser said of the company, which is working to make IP in a variety of media. Houser is looking to have Absurd Ventures write stories for video games, live-action shows, animation, books, graphic novels, and scripted podcasts.
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Solo dev Matthieu Houllier lets you take a paper plane on an adventure in Paper Sky
PreMortem.Games
MAY 6, 2024
Depending on the response from social media, I decide whether to continue expanding on those ideas or not.” Depending on the response from social media, I decide whether to continue expanding on those ideas or not.” Because Houllier is working alone, he needs player’s feedback to shape his games. “I
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Detective Dotson by Masala Games is a cultural joyride through modern-day India
PreMortem.Games
APRIL 8, 2024
Later, at Pixar, he worked on animated classics like Toy Story 3 and Brave that went on to win three Oscars. Now it’s an independent studio of 30 developers, animators, storytellers and artists. “We started referencing the India around us rather than the image of it in collective media and that re-training was quite a challenge.”
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Olivier Madiba’s Kiro’o Games is building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem
PreMortem.Games
JUNE 30, 2023
Founder and CEO Olivier Madiba is pursuing his dream of creating the biggest African game studio by building a Pan-African entertainment ecosystem which encapsulates games, comics, animation and even restaurants. There are even plans for a third saga in animated format targeted at babies and toddlers, featuring singing characters.
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SEGA has released a brand new Sonic Superstars animated short film called Trio of Trouble
Game Development News
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023
SEGA has released a new animated short film as part of the advertising for Sonic Superstars - MCV/DEVELOP
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The Curious Case of Playable Ads and Traditional Marketing Strategies
Deconstructor of Fun
MAY 6, 2024
It’s likely you’ve seen these playable ads on social media or mobile news feeds - they often resemble mini-games or animations that users can play around with or view. Rather than passive media consumption, users actively participate on their own terms. One style of interactive ad that has emerged recently is the “playable ad.”
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Artist Cassie Simpson on navigating Life, three University Majors and Work
PreMortem.Games
JANUARY 17, 2024
She is currently transitioning into a new role as a social media and community lead at the American-based 3D Art Academy, Art Heroes. I wanted to learn techniques that not everyone knows like coding and animations. ” Animation, writing and marketing are the three majors Simpson decided to take.
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CGS Mentor to present at FMX about the value of online learning
CG Spectrum
APRIL 19, 2023
CG Spectrum Mentor and FuseFX VFX Supervisor Jason Gottlieb ( The Morning Show , 9-1-1: Lone Star , Julia ) will be attending the 2023 Film and Media Exchange (FMX) conference next week on April 25 to take part in a panel discussing " Breaking Boundaries in VFX Education: Expanding Horizons through Online Learning."
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CG Spectrum Institute launches new accredited creative courses | CGS
CG Spectrum
OCTOBER 1, 2023
CG Spectrum Institute (CGSI) has launched three accredited creative courses for the film and games industry: Animation & VFX , Digital Art , and Game Development , which can be pursued as bachelor’s degrees or diplomas. The global entertainment and media value currently sits at over $2.32
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Sung Choi
Concept Art World
JULY 19, 2022
Sung Choi is a concept artist who has worked for clients such as Marvel Studios, Disney, Warner Bros, Bungie, Wizards of the Coast, and, Netflix Animation. Born and raised in South Korea, Sung later moved to Los Angeles and attended Otis College of Art and Design where he majored in Digital Media.
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Computation & AI for Creativity on Nov 14th, 2022
Jesper Juul
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
He directs a lab/studio, The Trope Tank, and is professor of digital media at MIT. Lukas Damgaard is a film animation director from the Danish Film School. He works as a freelance visual developer in the animation industry. Info: jjuul@kglakademi.dk. Speaker Bios. He lives in New York City.
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Crunchyroll adding games to subscription service
GamesIndustry.biz
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
The Sony-owned anime broadcaster introduced the Crunchyroll Game Vault on November 7, which will be available for subscribers of the service's Mega and Ultimate Fan tiers. Crunchyroll is the latest streaming service to add mobile games to its offering.
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Announcing the MCV/Develop 30 under 30 2023
OPM Jobs
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
” Kim Parker Adcock | Owner and MD, One Player Mission MEET THE MCV/DEVELOP 30 UNDER 30 Melissa Larsson | Marketing Manager, Square Enix Max Louis | Founder and Studio Director, MLC Lucy Hale | Brand Video Creator, Square Enix External Studios Vijay Gill | Producer, Rocksteady Studios Katy Wood | Senior 3D artist, Hyper Luminal Games Jupiter (..)
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Bigmode's journey, from YouTubers to publishers
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Earlier this year, the publisher revealed its first title, Shared Memory's Metroidvania-style game Animal Well. In September 2022, content creators Jason Yevgeniy Gastrow (better known as Videogamedunkey or just Dunkey) and Leah 'Leahbee' Gastrow announced the formation of their indie publishing label, Bigmode. Read more
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Creating Game Characters with Simple Shapes in Inkscape
2d Game Art Guru
OCTOBER 4, 2022
These tutorials are based on social media questions about flat game characters using seemingly simple shapes. They should be easy to separate, export, animate, and reuse for future additions and variations. There will be a video on exporting and animating them [soon-ish]. Creating Game Characters with Simple Shapes in Inkscape.
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An Era of Digital Humans: Pushing the Envelope of Photorealistic Digital Character Creation
Nvidia
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Traditionally, digital humans have been widely used in media and entertainment, from video game. Traditionally, digital humans have been widely used in media and entertainment, from video game characters to CGI characters in movies. Creating Animated Digital Humans for Omniverse Video 3.
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Daniel Macharia’s bold leap from banking to video games
PreMortem.Games
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Macharia is currently a lecturer at one of the highly esteemed institutions in Kenya the African Digital Media Institute (ADMI). His journey took an exciting turn when he landed a full sponsorship from the French Embassy in Kenya to visit Rubika, a leading school for Video Games, 2D/3D Animation, and Design in France.
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Rainbow Friends Codes In Roblox: Complete List For September 2023
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Follow Social Media : Follow the official social media accounts of Rainbow Friends and its developers. Join Discord : Some game developers maintain Discord servers where they share exclusive codes with the community. Joining these servers can give you access to unique codes.
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Curse Randomizer Codes: Complete List For 2023
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Follow the Official Social Media: Stay tuned to the official social media accounts of Curse Randomizer. We’re committed to keeping it updated with the latest codes, ensuring you never miss out on exciting rewards and bonuses. Happy gaming! Developers often release codes as part of promotions or events.
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How to get started with Unity Game Development – Tips & Tricks from iXie Experts
iXie gaming
AUGUST 17, 2023
Advanced animation techniques Explore Unity’s animation system to create complex and visually appealing character and object animations. Use features like blend trees, inverse kinematics (IK), and animation events to achieve lifelike movement and interactions.
New Mario movie set for April 2026
GamesIndustry.biz
MARCH 11, 2024
Nintendo has announced a new Mario animated film set to release on April 3, 2026 in the US.
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How To Draw Pixel Art
DameDev.tv
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Players will mainly be focused on idle, walk, run and attack animations. Follow Reece on Social Media [link] [link] Check us out on social media [link] [link] [link] Remember, we host live develogy livecasts every Tuesday at 10pm BST on our YouTube channel. Should Pixel Art Backgrounds Be Created With Tiles or Created Whole? (1:17:21
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Cult Of The Lamb With Yasmin Curren
DameDev.tv
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
In her own words, she is “a media magician of creative concoctions!” Listen to the whole chat here: [link] Our 'AHA' moments Rick ‘Not Tim Ruswick’ 😂 Cult Of The Lamb is like Animal Crossing but you’re the head of a cult! Yasmin is inspired by technology and driven by creativity.
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A galaxy affair: May the 4th and Star Wars Day festivities
Filmustage
MAY 4, 2023
The proliferation of social media played a crucial role in solidifying May the 4th as a yearly celebration. Some also include spin-offs like Rogue One and Solo, as well as animated series such as The Clone Wars and Rebels. Congratulations". Themed gatherings: Star Wars-themed celebrations are commonplace on May the 4th.
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DBZ Adventures Unleashed Codes: Learn To Get Free Rewards
Game Errors
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Official Social Media Channels: Keep a close eye on DBZ Adventures’ official social media channels, such as Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , and others. We strive to provide the most current and working codes, so bookmark our guide and revisit it often to ensure you’re always in the loop.
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Michael Blaker’s In Memoriam 2022 Column
Game Industry News
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Kevin Conroy: He was Batman to me, having famously portrayed the superhero’s voice in various animated media, and his passing will leave a hole that I don’t really think can be filled. He will definitely be missed by many.
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Elden Ring and God of War Ragnarok sweep the board at 2023 DICE Awards
GamesIndustry.biz
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
But it's Sony Santa Monica's God of War Ragnarok the won the most awards, with seven prizes including Achievements in Animation, Art Direction, Original Music Composition, Audio Design, and Story. Read more
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How Mobile Game Developers Are Using In-Game Collaboration Events to Boost Player Retention
Game Refinery
NOVEMBER 23, 2022
As an example, PUBG Mobile’s collaboration with the anime Neon Genesis Evangelion introduced giant Mechs into its battle royale map that would attempt to shoot down players, while Cookie Run Kingdom’s collaboration with the K-pop band BTS saw the action-RPG gacha game adding a rhythm game mode.
What is the hiring process like ramping up to production after pre-production for a triple aaa studio?
Ask a Game Dev
APRIL 10, 2023
The specifics determine the kind of roles we need to hire - the cinematics team might need several animators, the quest team might need two narrative designers and a gameplay engineer, the item art team might need a VFX artist and a technical artist, and so on and so forth. From there, the recruiters collect and vet candidate resumes.
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