Inside the Vision of Clément Lescalet, Lead Cinematic Animator at EA Motive

Gameplay posing is an essential tool for defining a character’s identity even before animation begins. A strong pose reveals their attitude, internal tension, and the way they occupy space. Working with three key poses helps establish a coherent physical vocabulary that will guide all subsequent animations.

Root motion transforms an animation into playable action. Discover the 4 key functions that ensure spatial consistency, precision, and weight in gameplay.

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.

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