The Art of Halo: Creating a Virtual World: Creating a Virtual Masterpiece - Brossura

Trautmann, Eric S.; O'Connor, Frank

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ISBN 10: 0345475860 ISBN 13: 9780345475862

Casa editrice: Del Rey, 2004

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A collection of interviews, anecdotes, commentary, and artwork spotlights the innovative work of the artists, musicians, writers, and game developers of Bungie Studios who created the best-selling Xbox game Halo, in a dramatic overview of the complete game development process and its characters, weaponry, technology, and alien environments. Original. 55,000 first printing.

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When Halo® hit the shelves with the launch of the Xbox® in 2001, it was an immediate sensation. This action-packed science fiction—military combat game, set on a distant, war-torn, artificial planet, became an instant triumph with gamers–and scored numerous awards for its innovations, irresistibility, and sheer thrills. The Art of Halo is a showcase of its stunning visual style, a fascinating guided tour through the making of the phenomenon–from bright idea to brilliant result–and a testament to the creativity of the artists at Bungie Studios.

· Meet the brains behind Bungie, the birthplace of Halo
· Feast your eyes on a panorama of all-new artwork from its spectacular sequel Halo 2–one of the most eagerly-awaited games of 2004
· Discover the art of game design from the inside out, in interviews with–and illustrations by–the Halo creative team
· Learn the secrets of designing gear from the artists themselves
· Follow the construction of a crucial sequence from storyboard to completion, along with pages from the actual script
· Thrill to a gallery of glorious Halo artwork, including action figure designs, game packaging, cartoon strips, posters, T-shirts, and more

It’s all here–the story behind the sensation that GamePro declares “above and beyond what console gamers have come to expect”–in one virtuoso volume!

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Book by Eric S Trautmann

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• Editore: Del Rey
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0345475860
• ISBN 13: 9780345475862
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 155