Directing Game Animation

<p>The best character animation has a strong creative intent driving a compelling performance. With the addition of interactivity game animation adds complexity to the craft of how best to balance art design and technology to realize a character’s performance. As a director you are responsible for not only defining a vision for how those should balance but also being a leader mentor and advocate for your team. But in a field of rapid iteration of ideas and techniques that strong creative intent can be easily lost or sacrificed if not properly fostered and defined.</p><p><b><i>Directing Game Animation: Building a Vision and a Team with Intent </i></b>breaks down the process of creating an intentional animation vision that can be both unique and flexible. From defining the high-level experience to breaking down tech needs projecting a team size and empowering everyone to work together this book will help you to wrap your mind around a project’s animation needs.</p><p>Animation like every part of a game cannot succeed—let alone function—in a vacuum. This book looks to foster a discussion around the process needs and benefits of an empowered animation team and its vision as a universal benefit for the entire industry.</p><p>This book is a guide to answer some of the most common questions people encounter when engaging with the overlap between creative and project leadership.</p><ul> <li> <b>What is your role?</b> Learn how to establish expectations and needs specific to the project and team.</li> <li> <b>How do you establish a vision?</b> Learn how to better define and communicate creative topics such as a cohesive character performance and animation style.</li> <li> <b>How do you build a team?</b> Learn how to establish early on the team structure skills and workflows needed to deliver on the needs of the project.</li> <li> <b>How do you balance creative and production needs?</b> Learn how to define quality reviews and approvals in a way that empowers creativity and decision-making.</li> </ul>