Generative Graphics Workflow for Games with Jussi Kemppainen

How game developers can accelerate their productivity using AI

I spoke with Jussi Kemppainen about his graphics workflows using generative AI and the future of game development, from the standpoint of a veteran game developer and VFX artist. Jussi has worked at game publishers including Rovio and Remedy. He's currently at Mainframe Industries, working on Pax Dei--a next-gen MMORPG with deep sandbox mechanics in the spirit of Eve Online.

During our conversation we covered how to build graphics pipelines from Midjourney all the way into Unity; how generative AI is likely to change the industry, job openings and careers; methods involving projection-mapping; and Jussi's journey as a game developer as well as an indie game-maker (working on his own generative-AI-assisted title, Echoes of Somewhere)

He also had some words of wisdom for artists and VFX folks looking to get into game development. There's also a ton of hands-on, practical guidance for anyone trying to figure out how to accelerate their creative process using generative AI tools.

Podcast

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Show Notes

• Jussi’s indie game—as well as his devblog that covers a lot of what he’s learned about generative AI—is here: Echoes of Somewhere

• Jussi is also working on Pax Dei for Mainframe Industries.

• Jon’s company is Beamable, which helps game developers launch multiplayer and cloud-based games with ease.

• We also referenced a process by Prompt Muse that shows how to go from Midjourney to 3D graphics. Find that here.

• Keijiro Takahashi’s work in Unity to accelerate shader programming can be found on his github.