Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games | A Director’s Job is to Trim [Team Management] @sora_sakurai_en | Uploaded October 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
In my many years working as a game director, I've learned that making compromises and resolving problems are even more important aspects of the job than creation.
By the way, this is the final video in the Team Management category! We're now at three episodes to go, including this one.
In my many years working as a game director, I've learned that making compromises and resolving problems are even more important aspects of the job than creation.
By the way, this is the final video in the Team Management category! We're now at three episodes to go, including this one.
![A Director’s Job is to Trim [Team Management]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MS2Tf3nXhZE/hqdefault.jpg "A Director’s Job is to Trim [Team Management]
In my many years working as a game director, Ive learned that making compromises and resolving problems are even more important aspects of the job than creation.
By the way, this is the final video in the Team Management category! Were now at three episodes to go, including this one.")
![The Team Behind Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Grab Bag]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/MammcQ3XkpY/hqdefault.jpg "The Team Behind Super Smash Bros. Brawl [Grab Bag]
The reason the Smash Bros. series has continued into the modern era has everything to do with the events discussed in this episode!
What exactly did Mr. Iwata request??
[Game Concepts] Super Smash Bros. Brawl
https://youtu.be/dXpFTHtlmCo")
![Rotation on Two Axes [Animation]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mh7nTn9_r40/hqdefault.jpg "Rotation on Two Axes [Animation]
Rotation is a simple form of movement!
However, that simplicity means we have to be careful that things dont end up looking too mechanical.
By the way, this is the final video in the Animation category!")
![Flashing Effects [Effects]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Mmw39T_dBLI/hqdefault.jpg "Flashing Effects [Effects]
Flashing refers to having elements like characters or the entire screen light up. Simple as it is, there are a lot of techniques involved.
Be warned, this video contains lots of flashing effects!")
![The Basics of Pixel Art [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NDno0U5UxSI/hqdefault.jpg "The Basics of Pixel Art [Graphics]
Pixel art can be lots of fun, right?
There are plenty of techniques out there for creating it, but today Id like to explain a few we used back when we had limited colors and screen resolution.")
![Don’t Put Decisions Off [Team Management]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NaWuNgpYDi4/hqdefault.jpg "Don’t Put Decisions Off [Team Management]
If youre a games director, or someone else responsible for conveying the right direction to your team, dont delay on making decisions. Choose an answer, and choose it quick!")
![Motion Sickness in 3D Games [Planning & Game Design]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/OS4CZkBBbW4/hqdefault.jpg "Motion Sickness in 3D Games [Planning & Game Design]
Game-induced motion sickness affects different people in different ways, and some much worse than others.
Today, Ill discuss why it happens in the first place, and what we can do to counteract its effects.")
![Establishing Characters Through Their Design [Graphics]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PDjdquhVHU4/hqdefault.jpg "Establishing Characters Through Their Design [Graphics]
A well-established character will have a well-established silhouette.
While colors, accessories, and other stylistic choices can be important, try switching to black-and-white to make sure the design feels just how you want it to.")
![The Family Computer (and the NES) [Grab Bag]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PHBKYrnIUmY/hqdefault.jpg "The Family Computer (and the NES) [Grab Bag]
Without the Famicom (and NES), the video game industry might have grown in an entirely different direction. Today, Id like to talk about what it was like experiencing this legendary game console back in its heyday.")
![Game Demos [Marketing]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PfNtg0tSGDY/hqdefault.jpg "Game Demos [Marketing]
Demos can make for great promotional opportunities for your games! But the act of making them is far more challenging than you might expect...")
![The Power of Suggestion [Work Ethic]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QI39AHhZNcY/hqdefault.jpg "The Power of Suggestion [Work Ethic]
Self-suggestion can be a powerful motivator. Today, Id like to share an anecdote of a time I found it extremely effective. Its all about your frame of mind!")
