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Clément was my very first lead, on Heavy Rain. He was the one who opened the door to gameplay animation for me, trusting me with increasingly complex tasks. That trust allowed me to grow until I eventually led the gameplay team on Beyond Two Souls. Beyond his efficiency and technical mastery, Clément has always embodied essential human qualities: knowing how to delegate, encourage, and give each person the space to progress. His journey, from Quantic Dream to Sony London Stud

The first two shots decide everything. Let's be honest: nobody watches a demo reel in its entirety. In less than thirty seconds, I know if I'm staying… or moving on to the next one. The first shot must be your best. The second must prove it wasn't a fluke. If it hooks me, I continue. If it drags or looks like all the other demos… I move on to the next one. And that's where many people fail: basic locomotion, two generic attacks, a jump. The same content, presented the same wa

Think rigging is just the rigger’s problem? Wait until your animation slides in the engine, an object disappears in a single frame because it switches hands, or you spend half a day figuring out why IK stopped responding.

Discover the unconventional journey of Julien Seren, now a gameplay animator on Ravenswatch. An inspiring interview for anyone considering a career change.

Two logics, one checklist: control your player and NPC animations with precision.

How to you train juniors without falling into vague theory or chaotic improvisation

Interview Gilles Monteil: 27 Years of Animation at Ubisoft

A good game can survive a bug. But not poor organization. 5 strategic choices that make or break a gameplay animation production.

Je vous parle des décisions importantes à prendre en animation gameplay dès la pré-production pour que votre projet soit le plus fluide possible.

Arthur Munoz, 15 years of experience in gameplay animation, including 12 years at Spiders Games. Currently freelancing at Moon Studio on...

Focus on gameplay 3Cs

How to have the right balance in gameplay animation

Interview with Sylvan Kim, gameplay animator on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

We talk about gameplay animations and reactions ! Hit react, Death anim, all you need to know to create smooth reactions

Article about how to create impactful gameplay attacks

Dans cet article je vous parle des sauts en animation gameplay et vous guide pour éviter les erreurs courantes

Animating Stillness ●●○○○ Download the visual guide to create impactful idles ( free PDF ) I was 9 years old when I discovered Earthworm...

Découvrez comment la locomotion influence le gameplay : enjeux techniques, choix d’animation, et impact sur l’expérience joueur.

How to choose between keyframe or mocap at the start of a new project?

10 points pratiques à vérifier sur vos animations gameplay