Glossary

AFTRA Abbreviation for the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. A union that represents people who work in the entertainment industry.

Alpha Test The process of evaluating the initial version of a game.

Antagonist A character in a story that is in direct conflict with the main character, the protagonist.

Artificial Intelligence Software that is designed to create realistic motion and actions by non-player characters or entities within a game.

ASC Abbreviation for the American Society of Cinematographers. An organization for directors of photography and camera operators.

Aspect Ratio The ratio of the width to the height of a screen image.

Asset Any individual element used in game development, such as a piece of art, a ...

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