MLB '10: The Show Interview: Senior Producer, Jody Kelsey

[TwinsTerritory]

A Voice From Twins Territory has posted an interview with Jody Kelsey, Senior Producer of MLB '10: The Show, where he answered some questions regarding the building of Target Field and the Minneapolis skyline, as well as some other things.

Three screenshots are included, one of which might be new.

A Voice From Twins Territory: "When you guys work on building a stadium, what are the steps? What type of research do you do, on-site visits, etc."

Jody Kelsey: "After obtaining all the needed reference material, we go into the initial layout stage. Our main focus deals with important items such as wall dimensions, wall heights and field layout. We then go into construction and model detail. Accuracy is always on our mind, so during this process we continue to check for updated reference material to assure the model is as accurate as the real stadium. Texturing and lighting is the final stage in the development of the stadium. During this whole process, we do travel to the stadium sight if possible, obtaining photo and lighting reference allowing us to recreate the most realistic stadium experience for anyone playing in Target Field in MLB 10 The Show."

[EnigmaNemesis]

Re: Producer Interview: Target Field, etc.

Sweet, thanks for the post!

[Spring Rubber]

Re: Producer Interview: Target Field, etc.

So, any Twins fans dare to play a MLB 10 franchise in the Metrodome?

I'm really liking all of the detail the producer gave about the new lighting effects; it really sounds like it's gonna be amazing.

[TwinsTerritory]

Re: Producer Interview: Target Field, etc.

The amount of detail he talks about is amazing. You see the lighting detail when you play the game, but there is so much work that goes into it. Also, from not having the chance to visit Target Field this year, I'd say they did an outstanding job.

[Schreck11]

Re: Producer Interview: Target Field, etc.

So, any Twins fans dare to play a MLB 10 franchise in the Metrodome?

I'm really liking all of the detail the producer gave about the new lighting effects; it really sounds like it's gonna be amazing.

Although there has been many memories in the Dome I will never dare play another game in that dump again.

[dunlopp9987]

Re: Producer Interview: Target Field, etc.

Thanks a bunch for that! Living about 15 minutes outside of the Twin Cities, I couldn't be more excited to pick this game up and play outdoor baseball with the Twins. And that skyline is pretty accurate, which was great to see.

[The-BigGeorge]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Interview: Senior Producer, Jody Kelsey

omg I didn't noticed by his name...but wasn't Jody Kelsey in the Yankees AAA team in the default MLB 09 roster?!

I'm sorry if i'm super late on this...

[Craigsca]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Interview: Senior Producer, Jody Kelsey

Good stuff and thanks for posting. I didn't know they worked on nighttime lighting - I thought it was purely daytime that was worked on this year. Even something more to look forward to!

[Scottdau]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Interview: Senior Producer, Jody Kelsey

omg I didn't noticed by his name...but wasn't Jody Kelsey in the Yankees AAA team in the default MLB 09 roster?!

I'm sorry if i'm super late on this...

I think they have a lot of guys from the game in the game.

[bp4baseball]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Interview: Senior Producer, Jody Kelsey

Wow, when I read that they asked Minnesota for the species of plants being planted I thought to myself....... I love these guys!!! It's all about the details

[Knight165]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Interview: Senior Producer, Jody Kelsey

omg I didn't noticed by his name...but wasn't Jody Kelsey in the Yankees AAA team in the default MLB 09 roster?!

I'm sorry if i'm super late on this...

A lot of the developers are in the game as minor leaguers.
I've been eliminating them for YEARS!

M.K.
Knight165

[Jdurg]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Interview: Senior Producer, Jody Kelsey

A lot of the developers are in the game as minor leaguers.
I've been eliminating them for YEARS!

M.K.
Knight165

But Kolbe and Ramone must be superstars! I think. I hope. Well, based on real life, probably not.

[Scottdau]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Interview: Senior Producer, Jody Kelsey

: Night time player lighting has a richer, more realistic feel to it, now that we are accounting for the self shadowing effects cast by the stadium bank lights. Day games will immediately look different, and you will feel the difference between 1pm and 3pm, both in the light energy, and the stadium cast shadows. Clouds now cast faint shadows on the world, which brings yet another realistic soft touch to the feeling of the visuals. Reflection and energy maps convey current time conditions, and are localized, so you can watch the reflection change in a baserunner's helmet as he rounds the bases. Additionally, players populate dugouts and bullpens in real time and we've added stadium specific touches with scoreboards, jumbotrons, real-time clocks, splashcams, etc. We've also included crowd animation updates like stadium-specific behaviors such as animated objects, fireworks, splash counts, TB cowbell, and improved play-off atmosphere with additions such as noisemakers and rally towels.



Can I just say WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to the splashcam! Get out of here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mad dog 31]

A lot of the developers are in the game as minor leaguers.
I've been eliminating them for YEARS!

M.K.
Knight165

LOL! Your efforts are appreciated.

[Tommyklaid]

Re: MLB '10: The Show Interview: Senior Producer, Jody Kelsey

Verrrrry cool...

Likewise, I didn't know they worked on the lighting details for 'night games' - I knew they adjusted everything during the 'day' but it is definitely a surprise to hear that the night games got some 'LOVE" as well!!!

Presentation-wise, this game is gonna be ACES!