Lighting designer

What is a game? “A physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other,” is the definition of a game by Merriam-Webster. (Game) Games have been around since humans have walked this earth. Violent games have been played for a very long time too. Romans had gladiatorial games. The most popular game in the world today is soccer. In America, American football is the best-known game that most Americans watch. Like football, Video games…

In the past few years, the video game industry and gaming community has faced harsh criticism and backlash in response to the deeply rooted sexism that is apparent within industry practices and throughout the community. The proverbial “no-girls-allowed-sign” that looms over the video game industry has made it abundantly clear that the only way to combat the misogynistic and exclusionary attitudes that are so pervasive in gaming culture is for more women to become included in the industry. Gaming…

Dead Again uses different lighting techniques to create dramatic contrast and a sense of mood in each scene. This is highlighted through the film noir scenes when dramatic high contrast was achieved by using two extremes of lighting, a lack of light and a heavy amount of light. This was especially shown in the opening interrogation scene. During the scene the light in the room was the only light source present and everything else was in complete darkness. In the scene the contrast was so strong…

The effects of violence in video games and the effects it has on children. In the life of a game designer one of the roughest critics ever seen has been the national media and dealing with the effects of violence in games and their effect on children. Since the early nineties everyone from news agencies and church groups has been on the offensive towards violence and aggression of video games. Everyone seems to want to push their opinion on the topic across on some of the most trivial matters;…

For as long as I can remember I have always loved video games and wanted to be a part of their creation. They have helped me get through some tough areas of my life and I surely would like to contribute to the happiness that they spread among people. As I scanned across the many jobs available in the video game industry, I specifically found one job description that seemed to capture my skillset perfectly. Today I will be investigating the job of ‘Video Game Producer’, researching the daily…

view is entirely different. Paley believes that the universe has been produced by a creator that is why it functions the way it does today. Behe believes something very similar to Paley; He believes that the universe was created by an “Intelligent Designer”. Descartes on the other hand, has a different point of view, he refers to it as a mechanical universe. Paley and Behe’s theories are based on a creator also knows as God when Descartes as well defends God as a creator but sees the universe…

before they spend money on it. Know the length, and know your budget to make the game. Word. Ideas *To become a game designer, the designer must have the right education requirements.* To become a game designer, the populace must learn game and simulation, storytelling, game…

Reading Response #1 There were many things that stuck out to me in the two items that I analyzed. They reminded me of my own personal life in multiple ways, and I was really intrigued by how deeply they broke down what playing games. The first incident in which I was impressed, was when Ted talk broke down how online games play a major role in giving the players the feeling of empowerment while playing. This happens because a player gets into a game and feels like he/she can change the world…

Mise-En Scene Ever since I was a little kid, i’m always fascinated on how movies were actually made and everything that went behind in making it. I always thought that some things in the movie were coincidental but in reality, they served an overall purpose in the film to convey the theme. This semester, I have found an answer to my many childhood questions. The two films that stuck out to me were Mad Max:Fury Road directed by George Miller, and Whiplash directed by Damien Chazelle. These two…

order to show how important Billy Bones is, a low angle and low key lighting would be used to make him seem ominous. The Beginning of the Adventure occurs after Billy Bones, and Jim finds a treasure map on him. He and his friends decide to go searching for the treasure.…