Why Story and Characters Matter More than Graphics and VFX
HEROIC by Room 8 Group
High-end trailer production for PC, console, and mobile games
Sergey Yegorow , our Trailer Production Team Lead at Heroic by Room 8 Group recently shared insights from his lecture at the Trojan Horse was a Unicorn Career Camp. Discover why story and characters take precedence over stunning VFX in modern visual art with these key takeaways:
1?? Drama goes first. The most memorable games often are not technological advances. On the contrary, players often prefer dramas like Remember Me, Last of Us, Uncharted, etc. Without deep characters and a captivating narrative, technology alone doesn't captivate players.
2?? Biology drives engagement. Human brains react chemically with hormones when they are emotionally triggered. It makes people, in general, emotionally driven creatures.Once players understand the characters, their motivation, and their challenges, they can easily get into the characters' skin to feel their pain and their joy. Therefore, character experiences are key to a great story.
3?? Abstract Evil no longer works. Players move away from epic battles against the same aliens bent on destroying the Earth to realistic conflicts based on personal character experiences. Modern players are bored of saving the world. Instead, they want to face real fears and enemies they can relate to.
4?? The evolution of the character is crucial. Strong heroes who overcome challenges with laughter and without internal struggles fail to resonate with the audience. The protagonist must go through the journey of changes and challenges, as well as play a vital role in the arc of minor characters, making them better or worse.
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5?? VFX should serve the story. While many developers rely on marvelous visuals when creating a story, the action itself isn’t interesting without the dramaturgy. VFX should serve as an enhancing tool for drama, not overshadowing the importance of heroes, struggles, and conflicts in driving the narrative.
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