Environment Design as Visual Storytelling: Theory and Practice
In this 2021 GDC talk, Rockstar North’s Miriam Bellard discusses the effect of the 3D environment on the cinematic experience, including through movement, player attention, and spatial design—using examples from GTA V Online DLC (pre-production to final art).
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