The Cinematics of Horizon Forbidden West

Explore the intricate world of cinematic creation in this 54-minute conference talk from GDC, focusing on the impressive 22 hours of cinematic content in Horizon Forbidden West. Gain exclusive insights into the breakdown of key scenes, principles, and tools used to maintain high visual fidelity across this expansive open-world game. Delve into the techniques and strategies employed by the development team to sustain quality and consistency throughout the extensive cinematic experience. Learn about the challenges and solutions in creating compelling cinematics for a large-scale open-world environment, and discover how the team balanced visual fidelity with the demands of an interactive gaming experience.