Here are my top favorite gameplay trailers from 2019!
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Here are my top 7 favorite cinematic game trailers from 2019!
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A good mindset for game capture is to think of how to make the biggest, broadest movements possible much like how a theater actor’s acting has to differ from that of a film actor.
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When a game is visually confusing, you need to create chunks of information to make a readable trailer. Here I break down how Klei did this successfully in their launch trailer for Oxygen Not Included.
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Some games communicate visually better than others, but thinking of your game like an elaborate puppet can help you think of the ways your game does and doesn’t allow for visible player expression.
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A list of the assets needed to start making a game trailer or to start working with a trailer editor!
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Kerbal Space Program 2’s cinematic trailer is a spectacular announce trailer which shows the developers are both in touch with their community and the appeal of their game.
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Spiritfarer’s “Gwen” trailer does an amazing job of telling a short and affecting story while simultaneously showing a handful of looks at its gameplay!
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Here are my best practices for creating legible and readable subtitles which are clear and timed well!
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I talk a lot about good pacing in trailers, but the truth is that you can learn about pacing from just about anything which is designed to hold the attention of a human audience and apply it to trailers (or vice versa!)
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The opening of a trailer is probably the most critical part, because it can be the deciding factor for whether or not the person watching will continue watching after the first few seconds. Here are a few tried and true ways for making a great opening to your trailer!
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Trailers are most often thought of purely as advertisement or a means to deliver a story or information. Another way to think about them is by their ability to start a conversation about the thing the trailer is for!
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Including review quotes in a trailer is a no-brainer, right? Just pick some positive things people said, and you’re good to go! Not so fast, your quotes might be saying more than you think.
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Here’s how subjective adjectives can overhype your trailer and lose the trust of the audience.
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The trailer for A Star is Born does an amazing job of creating a complete story arc which is both satisfying, indicates to the audience this is only a small part of the whole, and seamlessly weaves the song lyrics into the narrative.
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The reveal teaser for The Last of Us Part II is a masterclass in teasing an audience in ever escalating waves through careful editing, and shot composition in a linear narrative.
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A critical step before making a game trailer is simply taking an inventory of all the parts of the game you could potentially include in the trailer.
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