Welcome to the first entry of my game development journey! Im diving headfirst into creating my first game, currently titled Forester (working title). This project officially started on October 29, 2024, and since then, Ive been grinding away at learning the basics of programming in my free time - clocking around 60 hours so far.To keep myself accountable and create awareness, Ive decided to start this devlog. My goal? To craft an intuitive roguelike RPG with procedura

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From director David F. Sandberg (Lights Out, Shazam!) comes Until Dawn, a chilling adaptation of the PlayStation Studios video game. One year after her sister Melanies mysterious disappearance, Clover and her friends venture into a remote valley searching for answers. What begins as a quest for closure quickly turns into a nightmare as a masked killer stalks them. Horrifically murdered one by one, they wake up to relive the same evening, trapped in an unending cycle of terror.With each reset, the killer becomes more terrifying, and the group realizes their deaths are numbered-the only way out is to survive until dawn.The intense movie atmosphere is even amplified by the exceptionally well-crafted VFX from UPP and Viktor Muller, who act as Production VFX Supervisor. With producers Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Roy Lee in the drivers seat, until dawn hits April 25 theatres. Time to face night?The post Until Dawn Official Trailer appeared first on Vfxexpress.

In Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, the galaxy far, far away expands into this new saga-and a behind-the-scenes featurette reveals the unbridled imagination that went into crafting this thrilling series. Working with an absolutely incredible team lead by VFX Supervisor John Knoll, Production Designer Doug Chiang, and Sound Designer David W. Collins, this transporting show carries all viewers to immersively imaginative new worlds across breathtaking visuals and iconic sounds.The visual effects team brought its expertise to this effort, with Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) at the helm of the VFX under Supervisors Eddie Pasquarello, Jeff Capogreco, and Tristan Myles. Contributing studios include Hybride (Joseph Kasparian), DNEG (Chris McLaughlin), Image Engine (Andy Walker), Important Looking Pirates, Tippett Studio (Chris Morley), BOT VFX (Sean Pollack), and Cantina Creative, all of whom played crucial roles in building the series vibrant, otherworldly environments.This spans from intense, action-packed space battles to minute details in extraterrestrial settings, the film storytelling coming naturally and flawlessly combined with a story of adventure and emotions. A great pairing indeed of visionary Doug Chiang and atmospheric David W. Collins to Skeleton Crew is the testimony to creative genius working for the galaxy far, far away. may the creativity be with you!The post Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Behind the Design appeared first on Vfxexpress.

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