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A friend of mine wants to become a game designer without learning any other disciplines in game dev, he seems very sure this is possible but his confidence comes off as “idea guy” to me. I like thinking about design as well and how it could all fit together cohesively but I’m worried he’s setting himself up for failure by not learning another discipline to go along with it. Am I correct in this thought or am I being an jerk?

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If a designer doesn't understand the technical and asset constraints she's working with, it can make for a lot of wasted work. That might mean working on combat, quests, cinematics, narrative, itemization, UX, enemies, levels/environments, or any of a number of other specialties.

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How virtual production student Ewald found his Haven at CG Spectrum

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It only seemed fitting, then, that his final course project was named Haven , a gripping sci-fi cinematic with intriguing landscapes and dramatic lighting. Find out more about Ewald’s journey and how he created his cinematic below. The making of Haven — Ewald’s cinematic in Unreal Engine. How Ewald discovered real-time 3D.

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The Top VFX, CGI & Special Effects Schools

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Selection of programs offered: VFX 3D Animation Game Cinematic Motion Graphic Content Production and Character Design 3. The USC School of Cinematic Arts was founded in 1927 as a training school for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Some of SF Film School’s students have won awards even before they graduated.

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