Doodles to Downloads: A Game Art Podcast
'The Game Animator's Playbook' with Lluis Danti
Mar 8, 2024
Learn from Lluis Danti, a game animator who worked on top games like Horizon Zero Dawn and Call of Duty. Topics include workflow, acting in animations, differences between games and films, and current-gen tools. Hear about the challenges and rewards of directing mocap actors, proud projects, and building strong animation portfolios for industry entry.
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Quick takeaways
- Game animators influence various aspects of game development, including character design and overall game design.
- Collaboration and adaptability are crucial in game animation to address challenges and navigate through evolving project requirements.
Deep dives
Louis Dunte's Career Journey in Animation
Louis Dunte, a senior animator with 16 years of experience, shares his career journey starting from his early animation work on TV shows in Barcelona to moving to Scotland to work on cinematic animations for video games. His experience in Japan at Polygon Pictures influenced his animation style with a touch of Japanese anime. Transitioning to feature films with projects like 'Justine and the Knights of Baller' and joining innovative game studios like Medium Molecule and Guerrilla Games added depth to his portfolio.
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