Producing games : from business and budgets to creativity and design / D.S. Cohen, Sergio A. Bustamante II ; tech editor, Tae Joon Park ; contributed by Sheri Graner Ray and Michael McShaffry.

Master the secrets behind video game production - from concept to completion - with these comprehensive tips and tricks from two accomplished, working game producers. Discover how to lead a team, communicate effectively, budget, schedule, staff, and design quality next-generation games. Producing Ga...

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Main Author: Cohen, D. S.
Other Authors: Bustamante, Sergio A., Park, Tae Joon
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam ; Boston : Focal Press, ©2010.
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Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:Master the secrets behind video game production - from concept to completion - with these comprehensive tips and tricks from two accomplished, working game producers. Discover how to lead a team, communicate effectively, budget, schedule, staff, and design quality next-generation games. Producing Games walks you through every stage of the production process with a focus on the part the producer plays at each phase. *What it takes to be an effective producer in the world of video games *All the key roles in game development and how they relate to the game producer *How to manage budgets, staff, schedules, and the overall vision of the project *The secrets behind one of the most misunderstood roles in the gaming industry - including tips on communication and team leadership *The art of managing management - their expectations and communication *Maintain the vision of the game throughout the entire development process and how to save troubled projects *Companion website includes sample milestone schedules, a glossary, and more.
Item Description:Includes index.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxii, 282 pages) : illustrations
ISBN:9780080928043
0080928048
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.