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Designing the cinematic "theme park" of Horizon Forbidden West

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The cinematic director for Guerrilla Games' open-world post-apocalyptic game describes their approach to adding epic flair.

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Narrative in trailers, cutscenes and cinematics (for the game music composer)

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Emphasizing narrative using game music - 4th in an article series on music for trailers, cutscenes, & cinematics, by composer Winifred Phillips.

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A beginner's guide to cinematic storytelling

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Embarking on the journey of cinematic storytelling is like venturing into a vast, diverse landscape ?️ In this beginner's guide to cinematic storytelling , you will explore the intricacies that breathe life into stories and leave an indelible impact on the audience's mind. ? ? with the power to shape and paint it with your vision.

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Obituary: Jim Southworth, Baldur's Gate 3 cinematics lead, has passed away

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In addition to Baldur's Gate 3, Southworth worked on games such as MediEvil: Resurrection, Blade II, and Boundless.

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Deep Dive: Chasing an authentic cinematic experience with The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

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The developers break down the research process behind producing an experience that was true to the original IP but tailored to the video game format.

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Animation studio Digic Pictures laid off 35 staff this past summer

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Digic is best known as the animation studio behind cinematics and marketing for popular games such as Rainbow Six Siege, Elden Ring , and Marvel's Midnight Suns.

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Filmmaking in Unreal Engine — how Hanny created her arthouse cinematic

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Hanny shares her visually stunning final project with us, a short cinematic called Naima , detailing how she created her scenes in Unreal Engine, where she drew her inspiration from, and how the technical and creative support of her industry expert mentors allowed her to bring her vision to fruition. So, I signed up! Lighting the scene.