A camera beat chart and additional analysis for the 1st Mountain Village mission.
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Each minute of the 1st Mountain Village mission, broken down into the camera types found within it (see analysis below for details)
This marks the first section of the game where the use of follow camera begins to approach industry trends for third person action adventure games. It's telling that it is about an hour in to the game where this statement holds true. Their focus on storytelling through both cinematics and camera make this game stand out from its' competitors. Two long cinematic breaks occur, but the majority of this mission relies on player interaction including rock-climbing with Lara's signature climbing axe.
Follow (excluding follow climb) used > 50% time Exotic cameras refer to the zipline and balance cameras as well as custom or rarely used cameras
Static-facing cameras are better versions of the industry standard static cameras. Includes camera pulls and shots with movement/rotation on one axis
NIS include transitions and any unresponsive shots
Follow cameras are driven by mouse or stick input
Climbing cameras support the climbing features
*The follow camera while climbing was added to the blue climbing slice (not orange)
Static-facing cameras are better versions of the industry standard static cameras. Includes camera pulls and shots with movement/rotation on one axis
NIS include transitions and any unresponsive shots
Follow cameras are driven by mouse or stick input
Climbing cameras support the climbing features
*The follow camera while climbing was added to the blue climbing slice (not orange)
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