My Achievements

Started from an outline, with writer and lead, to craft story beats and mission structure in concert

Advocated for collective goals in trial of new production paradigms during Episode 4 planning

Created pitches, gathered reference, and worked with art team on eye-catching new environments

Playthrough of Episode 4

We now return to Will Mackenzie’s perspective, picking up his story a few days after the events of Episode 2, Luminance Fugue.

My tasks

Established the backbone

I built the initial scripting structure of this episode from opening scene to end credits

Standardize Mission Jumps and Save Jumps

Scripted and documented tools for rapid iteration, as used by designers and animators on Episode 4

Develop mission content from concept onward

Also supported two other designers with feedback and technical solutions for their deliverables

Deliver on vision for a thrilling setpiece finale

Will escapes a burning prison, evades convicts in its yard, and faces danger to save a friend

Note: The main portion of my work started early in January 2020 and continued alongside other releases, until my exit from Hinterland in January 2021.

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