Learn how to create stereo 3D games
Phil Lelyveld
3D World talks to Blitz Games Studios’ Andrew Oliver and Aaron Allport, who share their expert stereoscopic 3D console gaming tips
With the movie industry already thoroughly entrenched in 3D films, the games industry is hot on Hollywood’s heels.
Blitz Games Studios proved that stereoscopic 3D games are possible on the Xbox 360 and PS3 when it released Invincible Tiger: The Legend of Han Tao in 2009.
From its experience, Blitz has compiled tips for the most important things to consider when making a game in stereoscopic 3D.
Plan and design carefully, and make sure you factor in the S-3D element right from the outset, and you’ll be able to create some incredible games.
Here, Andrew Oliver and Aaron Allport run through 7 of their best design tips for creating stereoscopic 3D games…
(Section Headers below. Read the FULL ARTICLE with illustrations here: http://www.3dworldmag.com/2011/03/16/learn-how-to-create-stereo-3d-games/ )
01 Go behind the screen
02 Make the most of your depth
03 Use clever shortcuts
04 Keep an eye on the trends
05 Use effects wisely
06 Create new rendering tricks from old
07 Restructure the game rendering
