How to Use Hollywood Talent in your Game, with Lev Chapelsky

06/05/2017 39 min Episodio 3
How to Use Hollywood Talent in your Game, with Lev Chapelsky

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In this episode:Jordan interviews Lev Chapelsky, founding partner of Blindlight, a production company bridging the gap between Hollywood and the video game industry. Lev shares his insights into how game producers can collaborate with Hollywood talent, navigate complex industry differences, and avoid common mistakes in voice acting, writing, and production. Whether you’re a writer, voice actor, composer, or producer, this episode will give you a clear understanding of Hollywood's growing role in game development and how to best work with its talent.Topics covered:The benefits of using team writing for video games.The role of voice directors in game production.Common mistakes game producers make with voice actors.How game producers can collaborate successfully with Hollywood.Navigating the differences between the gaming and Hollywood industries.For more game industry tips:Learn more about Jordan & Bright BlackListen on iTunes | Spotify (Support the show and leave a review)Visit www.playmakerspodcast.com for the full blog post and more!Timestamps:02:07 How Lev started Blindlight04:16 First Hollywood collaboration: writing for Hot Shots Golf05:21 Team writing for video games07:19 Difference between TV writers and Hollywood film writers in game writing12:36 Common mistakes in game voice-over production16:48 Differences between interactive and linear media in voice-over18:58 Maximizing voice acting budget in games20:06 Breakdown of the voice-over production pipeline27:11 How Blindlight offers cost-effective writing solutions for games28:35 How mobile games and working with celebrities have changed Blindlight31:57 Lev’s work with GDC Narrative Summit36:43 Tips for working with celebrities in video game productionResources & media mentioned in this episode:BlindlightPixarNaughty DogInsomniacRockstar GamesHot Shots GolfOddworldCSI: Crime Scene Investigation Facebook gameFrontiervilleCastlevilleFallout 4Grand Theft Auto (GTA)Kardashian Mobile Games