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Let's apply this idea to the artist hard at work on a game. The artist's first-degree contacts are the developers that the artist interacts with daily, as shown in Figure 2; second-degree contacts perform functions such as testing and sound production, as well as nondevelopment things such as legal, marketing, and so on.
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FIGURE 2 The Six Degrees of Separation. |
- The Art Director. This person tells the artist what design/style of art to create and reviews the work for visual quality.
- Artists. Peers who interact as they work. Other artists who may be working off site report directly to the art director.
- Tool Programmer. This person tells the artist exactly how to import art into the game (and usually writes that code).
- Game Designers. The designer decides what art pieces are needed for the specific game experience.
- Producer. Generally, the person in charge. The producer makes decisions about what the game will and won't consist of, in terms of its features and the overall look and feel. They also coordinate other development efforts, such as sound and testing, and act as a firewall for publishers, lawyers, press, and other nondevelopers involved in the project.
- Lead Game Programmer. This person decides what the game can do (and codes the functionality of the game). Depending on the team, the lead programmer may or may not directly interact with the artist.
- Project Manager. The project manager keeps track of the schedule, equipment, and costs. Sometimes, the producer takes on this role.
