Riot Games: A Day in the Life of an Artist

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  • čas přidán 5. 03. 2020
  • Sure, you know what it’s like to produce art. But do you know what it’s like to produce professional quality art? On a condensed timeline? In a complex organization?
    Three Riot Games artists from different areas of expertise-Senior Animator Lana Bachynski, Concept Art Lead Gem Lim, and Senior VFX Artist Jason Keyser- speak on what their day-to-day work looks like and offer their perspectives on professional art production: what challenges they face, which projects their most proud of, and what aspiring artists can expect from a career in video game art.
    This career-focused presentation showcases Riot Games subject matter experts in concept art, VFX art, and animation discussing their work and experiences at the studio, and will be followed by a Q&A.
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Komentáře • 126

  • @Relevart9169
    @Relevart9169 Před 3 lety +738

    "Why do they always pick the things that are not exciting" that coming from a concept artist rly cracked me up

    • @pjenk201
      @pjenk201 Před 3 lety +14

      I would just die if i was a concept artist and saw riot do that as well lol

    • @Relevart9169
      @Relevart9169 Před 3 lety +68

      @@pjenk201 must be painful. U make all these concepts and they pick the 1 u dislike

    • @Vizible21
      @Vizible21 Před 3 lety +6

      @@Relevart9169 while i hate when they do that I also understand Riot as a company.. they need to make sure the type of champions they release will be like by the players. Maybe you could say like Seraphine is a bad champion they release but you cant argue the fact that a lot of people like her.. there are more hte in soci media of course because hate is always louder.

    • @Relevart9169
      @Relevart9169 Před 3 lety +26

      @@Vizible21 oh don't get me wrong. I totally understand them and i love Evelynn the way she is right now. But u can't argue with thebfact that her concepts were way "cooler" than the final design which is just a naked lady. My personal fav is D, she still looks like Evelynn but more demonic

    • @blueovni764
      @blueovni764 Před 3 lety +5

      @@Vizible21 some people like Seraphine but really some of the other concept were more exciting, and would have be probably liked by more people, there is always gonna have people who like the final product anyway.

  • @kevinliu4964
    @kevinliu4964 Před 3 lety +140

    11:51 "Evelynn likes to kill you slowly"
    *gets instant one shot in the actual game*

    • @marcusjavinal9107
      @marcusjavinal9107 Před 3 lety +10

      it's cool that they added that line where she goes "no, dont die yet" or something to kinda fix that plothole

    • @cye2310
      @cye2310 Před 3 lety

      You probably went too low mate

    • @cr8xtremeCaRnAgE
      @cr8xtremeCaRnAgE Před 3 lety

      its an example that shows what goes on in large IT companies.... miscommunication xD

  • @creativebusinessunit7506
    @creativebusinessunit7506 Před 3 lety +52

    wow all those first rejected designs were dope and badass, also the amount of hardwork she puts fuck i love artists

  • @annaqura3360
    @annaqura3360 Před 3 lety +299

    I want an artbook with all these designs ToT

    • @thomase5772
      @thomase5772 Před 3 lety +4

      There an official Lol book called "League of Legends: Realms of Runeterra", you might wanna look at that if you're interested in lol art :)

    • @annaqura3360
      @annaqura3360 Před 3 lety +7

      @@thomase5772 i already own it and it disappointed me much.

    • @Sparkion1
      @Sparkion1 Před 3 lety +4

      You can actually find most of the concept art and character design in Art Station!

    • @sinnosroom4798
      @sinnosroom4798 Před 2 lety +3

      @@annaqura3360 oh really i was looking to buy it, do you mind if I ask why it was disappointing?

    • @stuntfax9004
      @stuntfax9004 Před rokem

      @@thomase5772 fr?

  • @HeyaHoyah
    @HeyaHoyah Před 4 lety +196

    You guys should post these more often, they're invaluable!

  • @SlobboVideo
    @SlobboVideo Před 4 lety +107

    Really really great presentations, and that second lady is a freaking natural! I wish I could talk & communicate at least half as good as her, goddamn!

    • @Drakthus
      @Drakthus Před 4 lety +10

      really? i felt she slipped in and out of rambling to be honest.

  • @christiansanchez7448
    @christiansanchez7448 Před 3 lety +52

    Gem's excitement and appreciation for cool art/concepts was so contagious lol

  • @pureplatinum6745
    @pureplatinum6745 Před 3 lety +33

    As a concept art student, this was really really interesting. I really didnt even think of animated concept art like ezreals skin! I have definitely learnt a lot from this speech.

  • @ernovanchannel
    @ernovanchannel Před rokem +8

    I'm a character designer. and this video has opened my eyes wide because of the efforts they have made to get the character with the best design is so long and creative..

  • @DjiGap
    @DjiGap Před 3 lety +31

    nooo! the first evelynn concepts looked so cool . she's an assassin but she could still be half shadow like ZED.

  • @evandersolis5528
    @evandersolis5528 Před 3 lety +13

    This felt incredibly helpful, I’m glad they did the Q&A too, it was amazing

  • @lupustempestas5731
    @lupustempestas5731 Před 3 lety +8

    This is super useful for inspiring game artists. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @tuanlamn
    @tuanlamn Před 2 lety +13

    My dream is working in Riot Games

    • @makayla--8319
      @makayla--8319 Před 2 lety +1

      same!

    • @yumeetakuu
      @yumeetakuu Před 2 lety

      Oh my gosh same :O

    • @raineview
      @raineview Před 2 lety

      same I've been playing league for 7 years and I really want to be part of champion design/splash arts :D

  • @BuoyB
    @BuoyB Před 3 lety +57

    It's so interesting to see Gem (the character concept artist) seem so uninterested and disappointed in Evelynn's final design when I feel like it's one of the best character executions (haha) in the game still. Granted a lot of the original concepts look really dope and interesting, but her final design seemed really clean and still deep at the same time.
    Even the design sheet for what her animations and abilities could look like probably wouldn't communicate as well with the original designs

  • @yasumimujiko3052
    @yasumimujiko3052 Před 2 lety +1

    It made sense to me when Jason said he produced the Alight short film. I found it like 10 years ago and it fascinated me, now I understan why, and why is he working on my favoirute video game ever. Thanks for this video this really was so helpul and motivating.

  • @sno7599
    @sno7599 Před rokem +1

    talia is my favorite character by far because she feels so good to play. it's so smooth and all hits feel like they actually hit and hurt i love her.

  • @JamesSarantidis
    @JamesSarantidis Před 3 lety +9

    Thank you all of you for sharing this experience. I can stress enough the point that Lana Bachynski made. Take your time to immerse yourself in Academia. It is a place of knowledge dedicated to transfering it to you! Use your time there wisely

  • @og8263
    @og8263 Před 3 lety +4

    She presents it in such a funny way, I love it

  • @NasusKim
    @NasusKim Před 3 lety

    thank you so much for doing this!

  • @anne4192
    @anne4192 Před 2 lety +4

    this was very interesting to hear atleast. i heard some criticize her presentation talking style but i dont really mind it because i kinda relate as an artist (not working in a big game company like her tho) especially when she talked about Evelynn and how she ended that it's a project that involves different people/purposes so it's nothing personal. Most of the time artists can get pretty attached to their work and for example like me, I keep my old designs because there's still some fondness for them and sometimes some disappointment I can't find a use for it/they no longer serve their purpose in the current.
    She spoke naturally atleast and while I would have maybe liked to hear about something more passionate, I don't think she is disinterested (awkward at best) nor she hates it. Being an artist can be pretty tiring lol

  • @devilichus
    @devilichus Před 3 měsíci

    It was great! Thank you as a designer who wants to get into the industry this helped me to clarify some real design challenges. And I feel it clicked inside my head for my portfolio strategy of what to show to solve real challenges of production.

  • @Earthite
    @Earthite Před 3 lety +1

    Kinda crazy watching this and knowing how LoL used to look during Alpha...insane growth

  • @charlvandermerwe252
    @charlvandermerwe252 Před 3 lety +4

    31:55 okay Darken Behemoth aka Wrestling Dinosaur actually looks like a champ I want to play

  • @KouD3Graw
    @KouD3Graw Před 3 lety +19

    Seeing this art just makes me feel that Riot should be making a open world RPG or MMORPG lol

    • @souti7436
      @souti7436 Před 3 lety +1

      Haven't they announced one recently?

    • @Fuyukori
      @Fuyukori Před 3 lety +6

      I mean they definitely can, just see their cinematic,i want a movie lol

    • @Mike-sy4bj
      @Mike-sy4bj Před 3 lety +1

      @@souti7436 Yea i think it was Mark Yeeter on Twitter who announced that they are hiring people for their mmo

  • @afterhours5677
    @afterhours5677 Před 3 lety +7

    This was so encouraging as an art major

  • @uriel27
    @uriel27 Před 2 lety

    Edmonton Canada yay! Funny how I am interested in becoming a animator as well.

  • @charliehomenaje8513
    @charliehomenaje8513 Před 3 lety

    Man gettting a darkin behemoth would be interesting idea but gotta notice that darkings are living weapons , it can be a darking who use like chakrams ..man this conference is interesting.

  • @davihallysonart6717
    @davihallysonart6717 Před 3 lety +2

    just wanna videos of process of concept character

  • @Clarity520
    @Clarity520 Před 3 lety

    Is there like an HD version of that Lux in the thumbnail?

  • @naomililith9350
    @naomililith9350 Před 3 lety +1

    Just noticed, Lindsey Ruiz really does look like the girl from setts splash art)) I wonder if there are more things like that, perhaps Riot will release champs until the whole team is featured) Maybe we can find more similarities ?

  • @drawingaccount1793
    @drawingaccount1793 Před 4 lety +1

    Are these concepts arts in their art book

  • @Juniiii
    @Juniiii Před 3 lety

    This is my dream

  • @faychantria6558
    @faychantria6558 Před rokem +1

    more of such 2d art interviews 😘

  • @marciangarces8426
    @marciangarces8426 Před 3 lety +2

    Hello RIot, What is your take on taking a lot of time and effort designing these champions and ultimately be copied by mobile legends?

  • @kennyma4904
    @kennyma4904 Před 3 lety +1

    What is the water boy and fire girl film called?

  • @pineapplepawnch523
    @pineapplepawnch523 Před 3 lety +313

    Now do a day in the life of riots balancing team so we can watch them doing nothing

    • @tgty5519
      @tgty5519 Před 3 lety +1

      xDDDDDD

    • @eulefan
      @eulefan Před 3 lety +6

      Dad?

    • @pineapplepawnch523
      @pineapplepawnch523 Před 3 lety +2

      @@eulefan Lul o_o

    • @Vizible21
      @Vizible21 Před 3 lety +3

      @@pineapplepawnch523 they probably does 100x more than you just laying in your bed surfing the net.

    • @pineapplepawnch523
      @pineapplepawnch523 Před 3 lety +18

      @@Vizible21 I like how you say "probably" like you're not sure they do more than me while im being lazy in bed lol.

  • @maikerpracticas
    @maikerpracticas Před 2 lety

    Amazing 😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰

  • @Omkar3324
    @Omkar3324 Před 3 lety

    feels like shes been doing this since past life

  • @ppoverheat6223
    @ppoverheat6223 Před 3 lety +3

    What does "IP protected" mean?

  • @Vizible21
    @Vizible21 Před 3 lety +2

    Say all you want to Riot games... Most Rioters seems to be approachable and nice.

  • @raineview
    @raineview Před 2 lety

    I want to design champions and create splash arts for Riot so baaaad
    Also I love Dawnbringer Soraka ❤ (obviously, it's currently my pfp lol)

  • @PhantomGreetingsToYou
    @PhantomGreetingsToYou Před 4 měsíci +1

    31:00

  • @user-ol1ep1yf8g
    @user-ol1ep1yf8g Před 3 lety

    1:30:00

  • @soffiq6107
    @soffiq6107 Před 3 lety +12

    something tells me these guys are sponsored by lenovo

  • @gloomsdoom649
    @gloomsdoom649 Před rokem

    Like, yes

  • @gansogeeksout
    @gansogeeksout Před 2 lety

    44:35

  • @KimHyunJiin
    @KimHyunJiin Před 3 lety

    05:31

  • @feliperighetti9472
    @feliperighetti9472 Před 3 lety

    Namiii

  • @user-qx5rm5qx1g
    @user-qx5rm5qx1g Před 3 lety +1

    for some reason whatever feedback the league community leaves on artwork and fanart regarding to the game often times feels somewhat critical in a negative way xd

  • @hukmai
    @hukmai Před 3 lety

    And this is why Rek'Sai is best girl

  • @07akatuki21
    @07akatuki21 Před 11 měsíci

    1:13:30 real-time vfx

  • @filbertlimm
    @filbertlimm Před 2 lety

    1:00:00 bookmark

  • @yuzulemonvt
    @yuzulemonvt Před 3 lety +1

    sett could have been a wrestling dinosaur

  • @SunKissedPeach
    @SunKissedPeach Před 2 lety

    We Call Him DAN

  • @steve00alt70
    @steve00alt70 Před 3 lety +1

    Why does artists in the games industry studios not stand and do their work? I see all these studios of professionals sitting down.

  • @xeromagi1
    @xeromagi1 Před 8 měsíci +1

    like like like like like.... LIKE

  • @daltomono
    @daltomono Před 2 lety

    How much do Riot artists get paid for a splashart?

  • @havierhissaf
    @havierhissaf Před 3 lety

    when she go to Evelyn session.
    i thought only us the new gamer who doesnt know about ROLE.
    so animator too ? ... XD lol.

  • @user-bc2wg9bg4h
    @user-bc2wg9bg4h Před rokem

    Seeing this for free feels illegal 💀

  • @ericsart6474
    @ericsart6474 Před 9 měsíci

    Love how she classified anyone who is not a concept artist as "non artist" and the don't know how to draw. SMH. She has some maturing to do.

  • @cheesejuice_
    @cheesejuice_ Před 3 lety +1

    Then the guy started shouting and I knew I was correct to do so

  • @SlobboVideo
    @SlobboVideo Před 4 lety +9

    She sure says like a lot. But great presentations.

  • @lanigirognithemos
    @lanigirognithemos Před 2 lety

    I have a BS in lots of stuff and it doesn't help much.

  • @isaiflores906
    @isaiflores906 Před 2 lety

    Looks like League of Legends care more about illustration, lol. Makes sense

  • @edh615
    @edh615 Před 4 lety +19

    Riot recently, how to make generic anime characters...

    • @tairademisheva3230
      @tairademisheva3230 Před 3 lety +9

      if they are trendy and loved by many, is that a bad design? I would say that another part of creating characters is partaking in the study of trends!

    • @Jeyblox
      @Jeyblox Před 3 lety +20

      @@tairademisheva3230 I agree Taira, i am an aspiring artist for video games and i've been studying a lot. I used to be so conflicted, like 'why are these stuff so popular!?', but i guess following trends and pleasing the masses, is a different beast itself, generic doesn't have to be bad. Besides If generic stuff didn't exist, unique stuff wouldn't exist as well, it's a two sided thing!

  • @katerose4101
    @katerose4101 Před rokem +2

    The first lady was kinda awkward to listen to aashdjas

  • @renuu.w
    @renuu.w Před 3 lety

    Ok im only in middle school but I know that when talking to an audience you should look at them while maybe a few times looking at a paper but u should NEVER only keep looking at the paper. Doesn't feel professional. idk tho?

  • @Joejooegerran
    @Joejooegerran Před rokem

    We need to talk about how Riot Games in an extension of the Chinese Communist Party.

  • @johnjimmy5822
    @johnjimmy5822 Před 3 lety

    A day in the life of an artist: Go to newgrounds, Look up anime dress up games, Hit the random button, Boom 6 months paycheck on its way.

  • @Gringottone
    @Gringottone Před 3 lety +4

    I hate the way she talks, very nice professional but like, like um like like like you know like eee uumm. .. .

    • @Gringottone
      @Gringottone Před 3 lety +2

      @@2712gamer Yet it is not impossible, she is a great professional but hard to listen to.

    • @gasungmab3707
      @gasungmab3707 Před 3 lety

      who?

    • @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa6552
      @aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa6552 Před 3 lety +1

      What?? You expect everyone to be so good at talking?

    • @Gringottone
      @Gringottone Před 3 lety

      @@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa6552 I dont have low expectations for people, I think they can be better. So yes, that is something you can learn.

  • @cheesejuice_
    @cheesejuice_ Před 3 lety +1

    I clicked this video just to dislike it

    • @duntemdraws310
      @duntemdraws310 Před 3 lety +15

      Why? It's an educational video for aspiring artists...

    • @venice7493
      @venice7493 Před 3 lety +4

      Let's be fair,the game as the community and balance on champions is fucking shit but the concept art, animations and music are on a whole other level

  • @aLittlePal
    @aLittlePal Před 4 lety +10

    Riot Games, 100 art, 0 balance design.