Video games have moved on since the days of Pac Man and Lemmings. Where games were once abstract and straightforward, they are now much more realistic, to the point at which it’s hard to discern what is video game and what is an unanimated film. This is in part due to the use of professional film studios for video games.

Football games, battle games, and simulation games where you can fly a plane or captain a boat are all classic examples of realistic games, and on games such as Football Manager, the resemblance of the characters to real lift players is uncanny.

As a result, making a successful video game now takes as much work in terms of visual and sound effects as a film, and with more video game makers relying on positive reviews and feedback in a very competitive marketplace, cringeworthy and cheesy sound effects won’t pass mustard these days.

Using film studios for video game creation gives game makers the space they need to make sure that the sound is perfect. With a quiet background and space to use props, a film studio rental means that whether it’s gravel trays for footsteps or crunching shells for zombies rising from the dead, the sounds can be atmospheric and fit the feel of the game.

You can also bring actors more easily into a film studio, for where characters need to speak, get out of breath as they run, or cry out as they fall to the ground following a hard fought battle. A film studio will have practical facilities such as parking as well as green rooms and collaboration spaces for in between takes.

If you’re a video game creator and are looking for a film studio rental in Surrey to generate a truly professional finish for your game, get in touch with Tannery Studios for more information about the range of studio rentals available, the on site facilities, and our forward thinking approach to sustainability.