Art of Interactive Entertainment Design Book

Design the next interactive blockbuster! Jumpstart your interactive entertainment design career with The Art of Interactive Design. Ed Dombrower, Director of Interactive Design at Jim Henson Productions, preps you on every facet of designing top-quality interactive entertainment-from computer games to soap operas. You get crystal-clear details on the know-how behind some of the world's most popular interactive games from industry giants like Mattel, Atari and Electronic Arts-plus the insider advice you need to make the jump from games design to other media, such as full-length interactive video and animation. Whether you're a programmer, writer, designer, film maker, or just interested in the techniques and technology behind interactive entertainment-you'll find this a priceless working tool. Turn to The Art of Interactive Design for complete details on: storytelling and genres; getting products online; preliminary design elements; design teams; animation; design processes and testing; prototying tools; sound effects; reality vs. illusion; engine design; rhythm; storyboards and shot sheets; transitions; production guidelines; interface shortcuts; special effects; compilers vs. interpreters; and much more.Read More