Animation Industry Podcast

Episode 245: Exit 73 Studios Indie Game Dev Journey With #Blud

Mar 6, 2024

Join the co-founders of Exit 73 Studios as they share their indie game dev journey, from no prior gaming experience to creating the unique game #Blud. Discover the challenges of entering the gaming industry, the strategic decision to share their work on social media, and the advantage of #Blud looking like a TV show. Explore the transition from animation to game development, managing massive amounts of animation assets, and refining game elements based on player feedback.

58:04

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Bob Fox

Chris Burns

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Quick takeaways

Entering the gaming industry without prior experience requires perseverance and strategic sharing of work on social media.

Efficiency in animation production can be improved by utilizing techniques like frame repetition and shot composition for effective storytelling.

Feedback from players is integral in refining gameplay elements and enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Deep dives

Transitioning from Animation to Video Games

Moving from animation to video games felt like a natural transition as both industries have parallels, such as engaging with fans and showcasing progress. The indie game scene was particularly suitable for our style, allowing us to show prototypes and solicit feedback, which proved valuable for development. While animation offers a one-time viewing experience, video games provide ongoing interactivity and room for audience engagement.

Introduction

2min

Influential High School Art Teacher Leads to Animation Career Path

2min

Journey to Animation Studio Success

23min

From TV Pitch to Video Game: The Origins of #Blud

8min

Indie Game Development Journey and Creative Process

9min

In-depth Discussion on Animation Production and Asset Management in Indie Game Development

2min

From Animation to Indie Game Development

10min

Refining Game Elements Based on Player Feedback

2min

Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theAIP This chat features the co-founders of Exit 73 Studios - Chris Burns, and Bob Fox. Over the years they’ve done many projects for TV, commercials, websites, video games, and more, but currently their in-production game called #Blud, set to release this year. In their chat, Burns and Fox share how they began their indie game dev journey (without any prior gaming experience), found a producer, and their strategic decision to share all their work in process on social media. Tune in to Ibele, Burns, and Fox to hear: *How big a team is needed to produce something of #Blud’s caliber *How difficult it is to enter the gaming industry without any prior experience *Why #Blud looks like a TV show rather than a typical game (and what advantage that has) Social Links: *Follow Exit 73 Studios on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exit73studios/ *Check out Exit 73 Studios on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/exit73studios *Wishlist #Blud on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1921480/BLUD/

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Animation Industry Podcast

Episode 245: Exit 73 Studios Indie Game Dev Journey With #Blud

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Transitioning from Animation to Video Games

Efficiency Tricks in Animation

Feedback Loop in Video Game Development

Balancing Work Between Animation and Video Games

Maintaining a Compact Team and Creative Autonomy

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts