Tech noir Definition & Meaning Tech noir is a hybrid genre of film that combines elements of science fiction, particularly cyberpunk, with film noir. It typically incorporates a dystopian future characterized by high-tech advancements juxtaposed with societal decay and bleak, stylistic nihilism. To understand Tech Noir, you must first understand Film Noir and cyberpunk. That’s… Continue reading What is Tech Noir? Film Noir meets Dystopia.
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What is Cyberpunk in Film? Definition and Examples.
Cyberpunk Definition & Meaning Cyberpunk is a science fiction genre set in a dystopian future focused on “high tech and low life.” It features advanced technological and scientific achievements, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and cybernetics, juxtaposed with a degree of breakdown or radical change in the social order. The genre explores themes of complex… Continue reading What is Cyberpunk in Film? Definition and Examples.
Screenplay And Character Design In Unreal Engine 5. Shortfilm Diary Part III.
I think it’s time for a status update on the FilmDaft cyberpunk animated short film I’m working on in Unreal Engine 5. Read Part I here. I’ve been working on three things: finishing the screenplay, creating characters (and starting animating them), and building the scenes (and testing city designs) for the movie. In this article,… Continue reading Screenplay And Character Design In Unreal Engine 5. Shortfilm Diary Part III.
Character Animation In Unreal Engine 5. Shortfilm Diary Part II.
I’ve begun to understand how to create a cyberpunk city in Unreal Engine 5. But even though the city itself is a very important element in neo-noir and cyberpunk films, without characters in it to bring it to life, it is just dead and empty streets. So I created a small test scene to take… Continue reading Character Animation In Unreal Engine 5. Shortfilm Diary Part II.