Cinematics School

Video games, like film, are most effective when they communicate their stories visually. Although easy to understand and consume, the visual language they share is quite involved and takes time to master. 

As an professional animator and college professor, I plan to use this site to feature some basic techniques that I discovered over the years which are quick to learn and most effective when applied.  

Even though the filmmaking practices described here are designed to guide video game designers, they also apply to any type of production; particularly the ones created on a computer using 3D animation software or machinima.

I’ll also be showcasing videos produced by student within the Game Development program offered at Algonquin College in Ottawa. Canada.

Gerry Paquette