Paperback. Cinematography for Games covers the space between the game and film industries by pointing out the most relevant cinematic techniques in today's hottest games, and including interviews with the game industry's greatest luminaries (including Will Wright: Sims legend, Harvey Smith, legendary game Deus Ex, Warren Spector creator of one of the original game companies, Origin). The convergence of games and film is a widely discussed and debated topic in the game industry. Many major publishers, along with some high-profile directors (John Woo, James Cameron, Steven Spielberg, Tony Scott) are exploring the middle ground between the industries. This book introduces game producers and directors to the tried and true techniques cinematographers have relied on for years. Game developers learn how to create compelling video games by: developing quality stories and characters; visualizing scenes within the game through the eyes of a cinematographer; using tried and true film industry methods for casting, voice-over, direction, and production.The book will also feature screen shots from some of today's hottest titles that illustrate key cinematic concepts, as well as advice from successful game industry professionals already using these techniques.--Author, Rich Newman has worked in the film industry(Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Alamo) and video game industry (Midway Games) for over five years and knows how to make the most of the convergence of technologies. --With advice from some of the biggest names in the game world: ***Harvey Smith***, one of the original high concept game designers who worked on the legendary game Deus Ex, ***Warren Spector*** creator of one of the original game companies, Origin, and ***Will Wright***, creator of the Sims series of games and currently working on Spore. --With examples from today's hottest game titles (courtesy of GamingTrend) to illustrate film techniques used in games, like the use of narrow focus in cinematography, or over-the-shoulder viewpoint style of viewpoint that makes the game have a documentary -like quality. --Interviews, case studies, and helpful glossary of terms all included. Learn from TRUE GAME LEGENDS: Warren Spector - Founder of Origin Games, Ron Burke - Founder of GamingTrend, and Bob Sabiston of Flat Black Films.as they share their secrets on applying age-old cinematic film techniques to the greatest games of our time. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Titre: Cinematic Game Secrets for Creative Directors and Producers (Paperback)
�diteur: Taylor & Francis Ltd, Oxford
Date de parution: 2008
Langue: anglais
ISBN � 10 chiffres: 0240810716
ISBN � 13 chiffres: 9780240810713
Reliure: Paperback
�tat de l'article: new

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Create effective cinematography for your games with this film-based approach to creating cinematic games. Cinematic Game Secrets gives game producers, directors, and developers insight into how to make their games more cinematic. Game developers will learn how to create compelling video games by: developing quality stories and characters; visualizing scenes within the game through the eyes of a cinematographer; and using tried and true film industry methods for casting, voice-over, direction, and production.

Includes interview with luminaries and leading figures in the field such as Warren Spector (Founder, Junction Point Studios), Bruce Block (Author, The Visual Story), Ron Burke (Founder, GamingTrend), Bob Sabiston (Flat Black Films), Tom Buscaglia (GameDevKit.com), Daniel Erickson (BioWare), Jay Duplass (Director, The Puffy Chair), Ray Pena (Spacetime Studios), Richard Rouse III (Author, Game Design: Theory and Practice), Mathieu Raynault (Artist, 300, King Kong), Donise Hardy (C.S.A.), Patrick Hamilton (President, Wardog Studios), and Marc Schaefgen (Midway Games).

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By Rich Newman, Rich Newman is an NYU certified film director with experience working production in the film and game industries. Credits include the Texas Chainsaw Massacre (remake), Friday Night Lights, Man of the House, and The Alamo. He also worked in the game industry for Midway Entertainment at the Austin, TX studio and is currently functioning as a contractor in the game industry. He is also a staff writer for GamingTrend (gamingtrend.com).

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