Visual Effects

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Visual effects communicate action as well as atmosphere. Begin with what an effect needs to tell the player: an impact, a hazard, a reward or a change in the environment. The articles below connect those visual goals with tools and production choices. Consider readability alongside color, timing, scale and detail, particularly when several effects appear together. Review the result in the intended lighting and camera view. This helps keep the discussion focused on the experience in the game and the performance budget, rather than an effect viewed on its own.