Top Tip: Timing

We’ve got a short and simple Top Tip for this week, courtesy of Ian our CG Director:

“Are you having trouble with the timing of your previs or blockout? I find that it’s easier to start with the music. Find a guide track that has the right mood and tempo for your scene- the cadence and patterns in the music should help you to guide your edit. That’s my tip!”

Why don’t you take a look at our War Thunder Heroes trailer below to see how the action marries to its background music:

Interesting fact: Our War Thunder Heroes Trailer has been viewed by over 7.3 million people since its launch in September, 2013!

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