Digital Art and Animation Insider What is an Animation Production Pipeline? By Elizabeth Pagan | April 19, 2020 Interested in becoming a 3D animator? Want to know what an animation production pipeline is? An animation production pipeline system involves people, hardware and software to perform tasks in sequential order to complete the animated film in a preset timeline. The production pipeline starts with an idea and ends with a final product for presentation […] Read More
Game Design Tips and Trends How to Differentiate a Game Concept in a Sea of Games By Elizabeth Pagan | April 5, 2020 Interested in becoming a game creator or working for a game studio? There are many different games on the market as well as various ways to distribute these games. How do you differentiate your game in a sea of games? The steps to differentiation include the game conception, logline, uniqueness factor and game feasibility study. […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider Game Design as a New Art-form for Expression By Elizabeth Pagan | March 22, 2020 Game Design is a career choice that is becoming more popular. New technology is introduced at a cheaper cost and the audience for gaming has grown from a small group of enthusiasts to nearly every demographic available. Over half of all Americans play some form of video game whether that be on the phone, computer […] Read More
General How Can Social Media Drive Consumer Engagement? By Elizabeth Pagan | March 8, 2020 Interested in running a business? Want to know how social media can help your company drive consumer engagement? Almost every business can take advantage of social media engagement. With the many different options in social media, it is important for businesses to pick the social media networks that will give them the most benefit for […] Read More
Engineering Expertise The-definitive-guide-to-algorithms-a-data-science-guide By Elizabeth Pagan | January 26, 2020 If you have any interest in computer engineering, especially as it applies to data science, you’ve likely heard the word “algorithm” tossed around. Even people unfamiliar with much of computing have probably heard the idea used in reference to Google’s search algorithm. You may be wondering, though, what the concept means and why it matters. […] Read More
Engineering Expertise What-does-a-music-software-developer-do By Elizabeth Pagan | January 12, 2020 Interested in becoming a music software developer? Enjoy both music and coding? Music software developer is a career path that could be well-tailored to those that have a passion for music but also have a background in areas like coding. What is a Music Software Developer? A music software developer has their hands in a […] Read More
Game Design Tips and Trends The Common Failure Points of Each Type of Game Interaction By Elizabeth Pagan | December 29, 2019 Interested in writing computer games for a living? Part of the game is about interaction and there are some common failure points. Failure points are potentially great types of interactions gone wrong. For instance, if the primary mode of interaction is via headphones, a failure point is poorly mixed audio. If the primary mode of […] Read More
Game Design Tips and Trends Designing Interactivity into Game Play By Elizabeth Pagan | December 1, 2019 Games of the past offered interactivity primarily in the forms of buttons or joysticks, pixel visuals, and sound. Some games, such as Missile Command, introduced a roller ball. Dragon’s Tale, introduced professional, cartoon-quality graphics. As computer games evolved, however, interactivity became more varied, allowing for more immersive experiences. For instance, role-playing games gained text-input […] Read More
Game Design Tips and Trends Lifecycle of a Video Game: A Game Designer’s Guide By Elizabeth Pagan | November 17, 2019 Perhaps one of the most obvious things any aspiring game developer must consider is the quality of the game. From graphics to game play, everything must look good and be effortless for the player. Regarding the sound, it must be crisp, neither too far outside the scene or buried within it. Additionally, the playable levels, […] Read More
Digital Art and Animation Insider How to Become a Technical Artist By Elizabeth Pagan | November 3, 2019 Modern animation and game industries are growing unlike any other form of entertainment in the world today. Technology has increased the scope of modern productions in almost every way like budget, staffing, and technical effects. This growth is creating entirely new jobs and artforms. The role of the technical artist is relatively new, and it […] Read More
