Be prepared to see Resident Evil Village come to life in an entirely new way with the release of a fascinating behind the scenes video. The video features comparisons between the final cut scenes and the motion capture process behind them. With the game having just been released on May 7, players can now appreciate the gameplay on a deeper level thanks to fresh insight provided by the video.
Resident Evil Village has been one of the most-anticipated releases of the year, with fans enjoying a series of demos ahead of its release. The long-awaited launch did not disappoint. Its record-breaking PC release made it the most successful PC launch in the series’ history, with over 100,000 concurrent players on Steam, and it also recently dethroned Pokemon Snap in the UK boxed charts.
The behind-the-scenes video is a compilation of pre-visualizations, rehearsals, motion capture, and final cut scenes from the game itself. The juxtaposition of these elements provides an amusing but insightful side-by-side comparison between pre-production and the completed product. You can observe the incredible performance of the actors as they execute scenes dressed in mocap gear from head to toe.
Fans of the game will be especially excited to get an inside look at the performer responsible for the beautifully horrifying Lady Dimitrescu, actress Maggie Robertson. Every detail of the final scene is captured through her intricate movements, from the subtle exhale of cigarette smoke to the enraged destruction of a vanity. Although Robertson is a definite highlight, the four-minute video is packed full with engaging performances by many of the game’s actors and provides a small window into the brilliance of the production team.
Often during the excitement of gameplay, it is all too easy to forget the remarkable talent, creativity, and effort that goes into the production of our favorite games. The release of this video serves as a rare bridge between the immersive world of the game and the development behind it.
