Autodesk Software Helps Remedy Entertainment Create Thrilling Mystery of “Alan Wake”
Autodesk Software Helps Remedy Entertainment Create Thrilling Mystery of “Alan Wake”Autodesk 3ds Max, MotionBuilder and Mudbox Software Used for Previsualization, Modeling and Animation on Top-Rated Game Release.SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — 3D art (free 3d models) creation and animation software from Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) played an integral role in Remedy Entertainment’s production of their recently released video game, “Alan Wake.” Compelling storytelling and atmosphere are the cornerstones of the “psychological action thriller” game. Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk MotionBuilder and Autodesk Mudbox software were used to help create environments, characters and in-game animations accentuating the eerily realistic mood and tone of the title.The game takes a new approach to the traditional action-adventure game, introducing an unconventional hero ? suspense writer Alan Wake ? in the investigation of his wife’s disappearance. It uniquely employs light as a gameplay element ? using it a Raleigh Guitar Lessons s a weapon against Alan’s enemies, called “the Taken,” as well as to denote whether or not he is in danger. As a character steps into the darkness, danger lurks, while light signals safety to the player.”With ?Alan Wake’ we were keen to build memorable characters, environments and cinematic sequences that would not only tell the story, but also establish the right mood and tone for the game,” said Sami Vanhatalo, lead technical artist, Remedy Entertainment. “Autodesk tools helped us do just that. We devised a faster and more efficient workflow that allowed our artists to create multiple iterations and add more realism to scenes.”Faster, More Interactive and More Artistic Character DevelopmentRemedy artists first modeled the game’s characters using 3ds Max software and then brought them into Mudbox software for detailing. “The characters are all primarily humanoid, so we wanted them to look and feel organic. Mudbox was the ideal tool to help accomplish this,” commented Vanhatalo.