Part 2

Incorporating Cinematic Skills

Now that we have taken a look at the current development model, we will cover the film industry processes and practices that can be applied to game development to create a more epic and cinematic title. Some of the areas that will be covered in Part 2 include writing, character development, storyboarding, cinematography, directing, and casting.

One of the most fundamental beliefs in the film industry is that a movie is only as good as the original screenplay. Without a script that is anything less than brilliant, your chances at producing a successful film are slim. Often, the development period of a film is solely about getting the final version of the script in place. This could mean bringing in many different writers, creating many different drafts of the script, and numerous meetings involving the taking of notes and making improvements on the story. Taking a vested interest in a game’s story and characters is the first step in creating a cinematic title.