General Mocappery: Spells with Tamara

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  • čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
  • Tasked with quite literally imagining magic, watch episode 3 of General Mocappery to see how Choreographer Tamara Arruti, brought your favourite spell casts to life.

Komentáře • 212

  • @Strix182
    @Strix182 Před 16 dny +280

    We have Tamara to thank for Karlach's dance!!! Is honestly my favorite thing that she can just be hanging out at a camp and just spontaneously decides to break it down.

    • @armedwombat6816
      @armedwombat6816 Před 15 dny +2

      It's amazing that you can tell the differences between characters even in their movement repertoire.

  • @zulium
    @zulium Před 17 dny +586

    The spells are all amazing, but the "Karlach shuffle" stole all our hearts!

    • @davesefoster
      @davesefoster Před 16 dny +7

      Every time I go to camp, I hope to see the Karlach Shuffle 😂😂

    • @Luna-jo1mc
      @Luna-jo1mc Před 16 dny +12

      First time I saw her doing that I was playing coop with my boyfriend and I told him "OMG DID YOU SEE KARLACH DANCING ?" And he was like "No ?" So we stayed idle until she did it again 🥰😂

    • @Randomluck
      @Randomluck Před 14 dny +4

      sparky pointy yoinky spoinky

    • @Keenestofbeans
      @Keenestofbeans Před 10 dny

      Yes !!

  • @Shushpo
    @Shushpo Před 17 dny +675

    Would be awesome to see a full-fledged documentary about how BG3 was made that is full of interviews like that so that people outside the industry could see how complex games are as systems and how interesting it is to make them. There's no better candidate for that role than Larianites and their creations 🙂
    As a game designer, I hope that your future interviews will include "my" part of game development too. I would love to know the details of your GD processes, at least the ones that you can share with the public. Thanks, Larian!

    • @Megaman8880
      @Megaman8880 Před 17 dny +36

      I would pay to watch this documentary. Honestly I just want to continue giving money to larian.

    • @markedjanimarkedjanovic6663
      @markedjanimarkedjanovic6663 Před 16 dny +11

      Only cult I would like to be in - Larianites 😁

    • @alexmaclean1993
      @alexmaclean1993 Před 16 dny +4

      I am wondering if having this crew that makes these videos is partly to set up a documentary for their next game from the beginning stages

    • @rbouvier1120
      @rbouvier1120 Před 16 dny +6

      Double Fine did a huge documentary series over the production of Psychonauts 2. It showed the good, bad and the ugly, top to bottom. I’d be ecstatic if Larian did the same thing for BG3.

    • @ZahhibbDev
      @ZahhibbDev Před 16 dny +4

      Same, as a UI designer i'd love to see bits of that as well! ;D

  • @marinebymistake
    @marinebymistake Před 17 dny +147

    Thank you Tamara, spells looked pretty damn good

  • @haflaen
    @haflaen Před 17 dny +115

    They really did go above and beyond, both with this and with the combat animations. They could have just had a generic set of spell/attack animations shared by all the races and classes, and no-one would have complained. But having this variety makes such a powerful difference, infuses the world and its inhabitants with so much life and character. An orc barbarian and an elven wizard don’t just play differently, they feel different on an instinctive, visceral level. It’s the little things like this that you might not notice at first, but are the result of so much work and craft that really make this game something special.

  • @sanderwillems8603
    @sanderwillems8603 Před 17 dny +73

    Larian is just build different. Normally, you would publish these behind the scenes before the release, to build hype. But nah, Larian released BG3, let it sit and speak for itself, and now a year later we're getting to see how the game we love came together. Honestly can't wait for the next project, likely being div 3, and totally in creative control with Larian.

  • @Lumi_Eleven
    @Lumi_Eleven Před 17 dny +117

    I appreciate Larian for taking the time to share these with us & showcase the incredible behind the scenes creators & magic makers! ✨️💚

  • @NoLifeButMyOwn
    @NoLifeButMyOwn Před 17 dny +56

    I never regret clicking on one of these. I swear.

  • @spctvl03
    @spctvl03 Před 16 dny +37

    I have over 3400 hours in this game and it still BLOWS MY MIND that every spell is different, every race has a different flare motion-wise, each body model has specific movements, AND there are unique characters with unique movements and spells. That alone is a complexity that I appreciate in all of my playthroughs. This game bleeds passion

  • @izanagiuzumaki7325
    @izanagiuzumaki7325 Před 17 dny +60

    The wizard tutting and somatics were the coolest to me, but definitely love how all spellcasters motions feel like they really match the flavor of the class.

  • @jasonpuckett2914
    @jasonpuckett2914 Před 16 dny +6

    That hiss-crackle of the spell detonating is so satisfying.

  • @MarquisdeL3
    @MarquisdeL3 Před 16 dny +14

    I remember one time just watching Gale go through his spell casting moves while I was picking targets. I noticed that there was a precision and sharpness to his moves that really struck me as fitting for wizards, since they're the most formally educated magic users.

  • @mattball8622
    @mattball8622 Před 15 dny +6

    I love when she busted out the Karlach shuffle. I was instantly doing the 'Di Caprio pointing at the TV' thing. I'd recognise that dorky little dance anywhere, and it's cool to meet the person who helped bring Mama K to life and give her her charm!

  • @JarethDuLac
    @JarethDuLac Před 17 dny +104

    Loving these behind the scenes videos. Interesting getting insight into the creative process.

  • @ALEXA_beep
    @ALEXA_beep Před 17 dny +20

    as a DND player it was always hard to imagine the somatic component for spells, so it was especially fascinating to see such beautiful elegant movements in BG3.

  • @Valkyraw
    @Valkyraw Před 17 dny +157

    Larian really understands what Gamers want.
    They are really a light in the very dark times we have right now in the gaming industry.

    • @trinityx3o522
      @trinityx3o522 Před 5 dny

      There are definitely some black spots in the industry, but by no means is the ENTIRE industry in "dark times". There are still plenty of good studios & good games that are coming out

  • @fanfan9748
    @fanfan9748 Před 17 dny +30

    Thank you for showing the unsung heroes behind this game. This company rocks and looking forward to your future games and cant wait to empty my wallet for them.

  • @krazwer
    @krazwer Před 15 dny +5

    All those beautiful animations are why sometimes I find myself just clicking in every ability/spell I have in my turn before I actually act

  • @vintagedoctor7128
    @vintagedoctor7128 Před 16 dny +6

    the moment i realized each class had a different animation for each spell was literally magical. thank you tamara and larian for these beautiful and detailed animations

  • @zacretzer
    @zacretzer Před 16 dny +9

    These videos could all be an hour long and I’d be totally here for it

  • @Karmychan
    @Karmychan Před 16 dny +15

    Thanks to Tamara for giving our characters and companions so much style and class when casting a spell. I love watching them move and wave their hands 🤩. Thanks also for that awesome Karlach dance move ! And finally thanks to Larian Studio for all those mini-documentaries. It's a real pleasure to watch them, to discover all the talented people who contributed to this incredible game ❤

  • @ladydarkbunny6562
    @ladydarkbunny6562 Před 17 dny +12

    We've heard so much about the VA's that it's wonderful to see the creative process behind the action/spell movements. Hope we get to see something about the concept artists and their inspiration/thought process when creating the look of the main characters.

  • @squillnye
    @squillnye Před 16 dny +9

    As a lover of the Karlach Idle dance you have my eternal gratitude.

  • @r.yildiran
    @r.yildiran Před 16 dny +8

    I always stunned every time Larian explain us with new videos how much they make an effort for this masterpiece. Every detail in game has unique performance. Thank you so much Larian, you showed everybody what seems impossible is actually not impossible.

  • @Toyhouze
    @Toyhouze Před 14 dny +1

    The spellcasting is truly one of my favorite parts of baldur's gate 3. From the movement of the characters to the audio - fantastic work!

  • @NRV0
    @NRV0 Před 16 dny +4

    The gestures when the spells were being cast were one of the features of BG3 that impressed me. I was amazed at how different each spell gestures were. I had never seen that many in a game before.

  • @christopherr.561
    @christopherr.561 Před 17 dny +13

    The amount of thought and care that went into this game is astounding. So impressed with how they gave people the opportunity to have ownership and creativity over their part of the game and experience.
    Then to pull it all together into one cohesive experience is truly incredible. Thank you to everyone for the love and care you put into this fantastic game.

  • @rochelleramirez6363
    @rochelleramirez6363 Před 9 dny +1

    The spellcasting being rooted in dance makes so much sense. The movements all flow so well in game! I love how well though-out the different movements for classes are, too ❤

  • @PulsatingHyena
    @PulsatingHyena Před 16 dny +3

    I love that Larian is doing this. these videos are such a treat!

  • @nonducorduco7356
    @nonducorduco7356 Před 16 dny +5

    The spell movements are absolutely amazing, so happy to hear how it was made. The movements and voice work really bring this turn based combat system to life.

  • @CarBENbased
    @CarBENbased Před 17 dny +9

    I am absolutely loving these behind the scenes looks. I appreciated all this as a whole but will admit I'm not so good at picking out the details that each of these videos covers. Like, I hadn't noticed the vast variety of animations for the spells really, not actively thought about it anyway. It's wonderful work, thank you Larian , and thank you Tamara for putting some of your soul into this game we love

  • @nrieh4553
    @nrieh4553 Před 17 dny +18

    Those little things are truly amazing! You might not even notice them while struggling against a tripple gnoll attack (especially on a first run..sorry for disturbing someone's PTDS 🤣), but then you take your time, and you appreciate it. Devil in the details - so true (even if Raphael disagrees). Thanks, team!

  • @yuutakobo
    @yuutakobo Před 16 dny +4

    These interviews make me wanna pay extra attention to the character movements & appreciate them more!
    With BG3 you are overwhelmed with SO MUCH engaging content that smaller details might get overlooked, so I'm thankful Larian gives us the insight into their master piece ♡ It's really inspiring to artists of any sorts to put in that extra effort!

  • @Supermunch2000
    @Supermunch2000 Před 16 dny +5

    Her movements are so graceful and natural it sometimes goes unnoticed! Thank you MN

  • @ProxyGateTactician
    @ProxyGateTactician Před 17 dny +31

    I would love to see the devs react to a speedrun of this game.

  • @Luna-jo1mc
    @Luna-jo1mc Před 16 dny +2

    I knew of course the MASSIVE work BG3 must have been, because the writting is so great, the animation, the story, aaaaaall the spell and action, the voice acting, the incredible amount of important NPC, the cinematic, the incredible number of choices, but seeing those vids make me think omg it's EVEN bigger than I imagine, and it's EVEN better, and aaaaaall the team seems so nice, creative and involved, I love it.

  • @TavandtheTadpole
    @TavandtheTadpole Před 16 dny +2

    The spell animations were one of the coolest things in the game. Thank you for your work!

  • @overlordkye
    @overlordkye Před 15 dny +1

    It hadn't occurred to me that dance was behind the motions used for spell somatics! It makes sense though, and it's so cool to hear about the inspirations and challenges that went into them.
    These shorts really help the audience appreciate the breadth of experience and vision that went into this game. Muchas gracias, señora Arruti! You're very right -- a good team makes all the difference in the world, no matter what your craft.

  • @TheBangBangg
    @TheBangBangg Před 16 dny +3

    I'd never had expected that someone from my country was the one who made the "Karlach shuffle" and all those animations that I've watching for the past year. Thank you Larian for uploading this video and giving credit to these people.

  • @lunchlessbaghead
    @lunchlessbaghead Před 12 dny +1

    The variety in class spell casting was so subtle yet something I took a moment to appreciate every time I noticed. My first party had three spellcasters: a sorcerer, wizard, and cleric. It was always interesting to see how the same spell could be cast differently for each, something as simple as magic missile or dimension door set apart with unique flair. Believe that it didn't go unseen, and added just another level of detail to a stunning game.

  • @Dusty_Inkwell
    @Dusty_Inkwell Před 17 dny +4

    Seeing all these behind the scenes and especially mocap stuff is so cool. Everyone did an absolutely phenomenal job to bring this incredible game to us

  • @SilverWolf3862
    @SilverWolf3862 Před 16 dny +3

    i like to think that larian is like valve in some ways, not just "developing games" but breathing life into them

  • @BrandonDenny-we1rw
    @BrandonDenny-we1rw Před 13 dny +1

    Thank you for these insights. Not just for us but other developers who can watch these and see where theyre failing at.
    You guys are amazing in every area!

  • @_Caedwyn
    @_Caedwyn Před 12 dny +1

    spells looked pretty damn good, and hearing her explain their own logic behind the movements shows why larian is our beloved studio. IN AN RPG EVERY DETAIL MATTERS.

  • @lschantz64
    @lschantz64 Před 17 dny +11

    It makes sense to me that it would be dance moves, but never had considered it before. This video is really cool and enlightening.

    • @governor_explosion
      @governor_explosion Před 16 dny +3

      I remember one fanartist who drew Gale a lot cited that they used orchestral conductors as fluid pose reference for casting spells. I like that that was unintentionally on the same wavelength as Larian itself, to make spellcasting almost musical.

  • @trengilly01
    @trengilly01 Před 16 dny +1

    These behind the scenes showcases are just fantastic. I finish every one of them with tears of joy.

  • @Kamilazja
    @Kamilazja Před 16 dny +1

    I've been playing games since I can remember, gaming has been basically my whole life (and I mean it, I remember playing Sims 1 while sitting on my mother laps), but this is the first time I take such internal joy from observing BTS.
    It was usually a fun detail to see and forget when it came to different games, but here, seeing all those people who had their big part in creating BG3, to see that they were geniuely happy to be working there, to know how well Larian Studios hadled whole process and their workers and co-workers - that is something different. It's like an experience - to be able to play game I can and will call best game created since I was born, but also see what was going on during the process. Words can't express how happy I am to be able to see it now, thank you for everything Larian!

  • @parabostonian2267
    @parabostonian2267 Před 4 dny

    Tamara, thanks to you and your team to bringing another layer of beauty to this game. Your ingenuity and humanity showed through in the mocap, and it’s one of the reasons this is the best game ever. We look forward to your next project. Thanks!

  • @miura_vs
    @miura_vs Před 10 dny

    I love how much thought and care they put into the spells for different classes. It’s an amazing level of detail.

  • @lostsoulman
    @lostsoulman Před 17 dny +26

    Thank you for your great work!

  • @ferretdash
    @ferretdash Před 15 dny

    I love how much creative freedom larian gives to everyone involved.

  • @audreyb1269
    @audreyb1269 Před 17 dny +5

    Amazing to see all the work that went into creating somatics but also the flavor for each type of magic. Thank you for sharing this with us and for your amazing work! Oh and also for Karlach's little dance, I'll forever remember noticing her doing it for the first time, instant love.

  • @TheKOzality
    @TheKOzality Před 16 dny +1

    The exact sort of insights I subscribed to this channel for. The amount of effort and passion behind this project is awe-inspiring!

  • @dylanmcgregor6496
    @dylanmcgregor6496 Před 16 dny +1

    She's awesome! Thank you Tamara for bringing our spell casters to life!

  • @BirdXYZ
    @BirdXYZ Před 17 dny +6

    Seems like all of the performers were granted a lot of freedom, very cool

  • @MagicalMike2
    @MagicalMike2 Před 16 dny +1

    One of the first things I did in-game when waiting for my friend and I's first playthrough to start, was checking out all the idle animations my druid had. And I was so blown away by all the differences and movements that the basic cantrips I had available to me, that I had to see as much as I could. My friend played a warlock and seeing that they were different there was amazing, and then getting hold of Shadowheart and Gale and seeing their whole styles too!
    Absolutely LOVE the attention to detail the animation has in BG3.

  • @Griffingterra
    @Griffingterra Před 15 dny

    Everytime I learn more about the production of bg3 I fall in love with it more and more.

  • @Tsuba_Nick
    @Tsuba_Nick Před 6 dny

    Αh i fell in love with the movements while playing, and I am ecstatic to see it was birthed from the work of a hard working passionate artist. What a lovely environment that let such beautiful stuff flourish. Bravo Larian, and bravo Tamara

  • @WafflezDay
    @WafflezDay Před 8 dny +1

    The amount of work that went into this game will forever cement how much praise it actually deserves.

  • @MietoK
    @MietoK Před 16 dny +3

    And meanwhile Amazon delivers like that “there are no actors in games”. But luckily we still have lovely teams like Larian! ❤

  • @kingcaesar1688
    @kingcaesar1688 Před 14 dny

    I'm so glad I ran across this video--- just another layer of appreciation for a masterpiece!

  • @kittydaddy2023
    @kittydaddy2023 Před 7 dny

    It's Larian's inspiration and Tamara's hard work the genuinely raised the bar in the industry. I truly appreciated the character movements in BG3. They did not go unnoticed. Here I am liking and commenting on this video just to show my love and appreciation for all the things that went into Baldur's Gate 3 to make it in my opinion one of the best games of all time.

  • @templarcrow6577
    @templarcrow6577 Před 16 dny +1

    i was really digging the spell animations and they intriged me, to see that there was an entire thing behind it...wow

  • @eliselullabee9877
    @eliselullabee9877 Před 11 dny

    Le soin qui a été porté à chaque élément du jeu, et puis, cette délicieuse créativité - l'intention derrière les mouvements des sorciers, plus carrés, ceux des druides et toutes les classes, les mouvements, tellement fluides..., c'est incroyable... et tellement fascinant d'en apprendre plus sur la conception de ces éléments, merci beaucoup pour ces vidéos et ce jeu formidable ♥

  • @DreamingDrag0n
    @DreamingDrag0n Před 15 dny

    The level of detail in all character animation, the sound effects and visual effects is one of the many awesome things that made me fall in love with this game. Mere casting of the mage armor is always a pure delight. 🙂

  • @DustinMaster33
    @DustinMaster33 Před 13 dny

    Played hundreds of hours, shame on me for not noticing just how intricate these movements were.
    Guess I gotta play through it again!

  • @hellasilky
    @hellasilky Před 14 dny +1

    i hope these videos keep getting longer, i absolutely love all the bts stuff!

  • @seePyou
    @seePyou Před 16 dny

    Thank you very much for your work on this game, Tamara! But I want to especially thank you for Karlach's idle animations! They are so full of joy and abandon, in the moment, and I love seeing them!

  • @salchipapa5843
    @salchipapa5843 Před 16 dny

    These videos are all so cool. I love the behind-the-scenes footage from one of my favorite games.

  • @mikeg0007
    @mikeg0007 Před 16 dny +1

    these are so freaking good. to see the creative process up close from the people actually (literally) going through the motions of creating what we all experienced

  • @Cup_ofpride
    @Cup_ofpride Před 17 dny +2

    You made the spells extraordinary

  • @nathaniel1940
    @nathaniel1940 Před 15 dny

    Honestly I'd kill to just see an animation reel for all the spellcasts and combat animation you guys made. Its all so impressive

  • @FBWL-u1r
    @FBWL-u1r Před 15 dny

    Seeing these video's highlights once again how much work, love and dedication went into creating everything. The amount of creative energy of all these people is inspiring. I've taken a break from BG3 at the moment but if I start it up again, I'll be certain to pay even more attention to the diversity in movements for the different classes ❤

  • @RudalPL
    @RudalPL Před 13 dny

    Thank you for this video.
    I never really paid too much attention to the actual movement of characters when they cast spells. Now, I can't stop observing them. 😂

  • @belgianstar
    @belgianstar Před 16 dny +1

    It’s just incredible how much thought went into every little detail of this game.

  • @anniew8835
    @anniew8835 Před 13 dny +1

    This is amazing!! I hope you guys do a series with the graphic designers like this as well :)

  • @Safiyahalishah
    @Safiyahalishah Před 16 dny +1

    The spellcasting choreography was honestly one of my favourite parts of the gameplay. I was mesmerised by the wizard somatic components.

  • @justdracir8197
    @justdracir8197 Před 17 dny +2

    I was waiting for this one.
    IGNIS!!!

  • @satinabla
    @satinabla Před 16 dny

    Why does this video make me so emotional? It's so inspirational

  • @Smallshotty97
    @Smallshotty97 Před 14 dny

    My favorite playthrough so far has been with my Circle of Spores Druid. The movements are so interesting and smooth. Great video here.

  • @EwokFurioso
    @EwokFurioso Před 15 dny

    I am proud that the choreographer of Baldurs Gate 3 is from my country. It was a huge job and the result was fantastic. Thank you very much for everything.

  • @pcl89
    @pcl89 Před 17 dny +6

    Thanks Tamara! Thanks Larian! Love this behind-the-scenes series.
    @Larian: Would you consider doing a full documentation like "Raising Kratos" by Santamonica or "Grounded" by NaughtyDog?

  • @AndrewThoesen
    @AndrewThoesen Před 9 dny +1

    Baldur's Gate 3 is not just a video game. It is ART.

  • @valksyvalksington6155
    @valksyvalksington6155 Před 16 dny +1

    Loving these fantastic shorts and insights into the massive collaborative effort that made BG3.

  • @TheManWhoWasNotThere
    @TheManWhoWasNotThere Před 16 dny +2

    Legend has it that Larian single-handedly saved the whole sector of isometric cRPGs. 😉Anyway, I'm an absolute believer since Divinity: Original Sin. 😊

  • @ZildoghUNTER
    @ZildoghUNTER Před 12 dny

    This is great.. Makes me emotial. So much love and passion put into the game! Thank you! ♥

  • @mosselyn5081
    @mosselyn5081 Před 16 dny

    I've been loving these little peeks behind the scenes videos on mo-cap. Thank you so much for sharing them with us!

  • @IncantationSadness
    @IncantationSadness Před 10 dny

    So many inspiring people helped to create this game! No wonder it's so special!

  • @minglessdreamar5264
    @minglessdreamar5264 Před 17 dny +3

    I'll buy every single larian games from here on out love you guys 💜

  • @feloniousbutterfly
    @feloniousbutterfly Před 13 dny

    Lovely work, the spellcasting animations are amazing in this game!

  • @thestarhopper
    @thestarhopper Před 16 dny +1

    almost 4 playthroughs now and although i knew that different classes had different spellcasting animations i had no idea that they were different for each school of magic too

  • @stll01batt
    @stll01batt Před 16 dny

    Tamara, nice to meet you, thank you for your contribution to this excellent game 💖💖

  • @Wombats555
    @Wombats555 Před 17 dny +3

    Love what Larian do I hope they lead a generation of devs to their success.

  • @FelipeSilva-bq7dk
    @FelipeSilva-bq7dk Před 15 dny

    So much talent and love put in this game. YOU ARE AMAZING

  • @ceno10101
    @ceno10101 Před 16 dny

    this channel has been great! Giving me things to notice when I do my third playthrough when the evil update comes out next month.

  • @RReginaPhalange
    @RReginaPhalange Před 16 dny

    I love these videos. thank you

  • @Musettube
    @Musettube Před 16 dny +1

    I could watch the making of BG3 for hours.
    I miss so much panel from hell, they were so fun so lively all seemed made by friends for friends, remembers me so much of role playing between friends ☺️😍😇❤❤❤

  • @lachesisshun8012
    @lachesisshun8012 Před 15 dny

    This is so interesting ! Love to see how various arts are integrating into others arts

  • @siliqua4584
    @siliqua4584 Před 15 dny

    I’m such a big fan of all these making of movies, I’m ready to watch something like LOTR making of ❤

  • @its.Lora.
    @its.Lora. Před 16 dny

    Thank you, Tamara! 💜