BioShock Infinite - Creating Elizabeth

Here's a BioShock Infinite video showing the process of creating Elizabeth.
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[@GOBLeo]

This is not even a video game, this is a work of art!!

[@technoturkey5528]

+Leo Gob same thing

[@dexterjettster6170]

Dumb comment. Why can't it be both??

[@octavioneitorgamer]

@@dexterjettster6170 *Exactly.*

[@Hirotoro4692]

all video games are works of art.

[@igor06991]

May I leave a copy of my comment here?) ""4:42, о, а вот это я могу понять и без субтитров :3. Google translate: oh, but I can understand that without subtitles :3. А вы знали, что она же озвучивала Элизабет для неофициального русского дубляжа игры (при чём проект был некоммерческий и возможность донатить была закрыта из принципа) и если озвучки сопоставить, то внешность, голос и эмоции у неё получилось точь-в-точь, как в оригинале игры). Таким не могут похвастать даже большинство официальных дубляжей для других игр (в России). А ещё её зовут Анна). И Букер Девитт во сне повторяет её имя xp. Это "открытие" было довольно неожиданным для меня). Google translator to help us: Did you know that she voiced Elizabeth for the unofficial Russian dubbing of the game (the project was non-commercial and the ability to donate was closed from the principle), and if the voices were compared, her appearance, voice and emotions turned out exactly the same as in original game). Even the majority of official dubbing for other games (in Russia) cannot boast of this. And her name is Anna). And Booker DeWitt repeats her name xp in a dream. This "discovery" was quite unexpected for me).""

[@mrmichaelgeorge]

Elizabeth is one of the best video game characters ever created! It's so weird but I love her like a sister or friend who needs my help in this game. If a game can make someone care so deeply about an artificial character then it proves something very big and important.

[@markdevlin150]

agreed

[@annien.1727]

So true!

[@yeayeayea-v2l]

I think you mean like a daughter

[@davinlee761]

A plague tale innocence made feel the same way, you should try it out if you haven't!

[@4TheWinQuinn]

Even in the virtual world you resign yourself to the friendzone 😆😆 wow

[@fynnleyreader3511]

Elizabeth was just....wow. She was an amazing and dynamic character, I loved her voice actor, I love the fact that they went into so much depth for this her.

[@Littlefighter1911]

Zoe Bender I am so glad I decided to press Alt+F4 the moment the game started up with German voices and redownloaded the English version from Steam.

[@markdevlin150]

haha good man

[@farhanjamli3676]

you damn right the english one was the best and go pc

[@danielantoniiomoralesvizca3717]

Farhan Jamli the spanish is so good too

[@PurpleTurnipLife]

The voice actor got her so spot on

[@henrytheeighth6694]

This is not how I recall creating Elizabeth...

[@ZerokillerOppel1]

lol...

[@Ayooo3219]

Just finished Bioshock Infinite and I can't let go of Elizabeth yet :c

[@MrFogRiver]

i know man,just play it again,i know i would many times more :)

[@Ayooo3219]

I have played it 3 times now XD I'm planning on playing it again when I have time. :3

[@MrFogRiver]

cool ;)

[@warpatato]

If you haven't yet, you should play the two Burial at Sea episodes, especially episode 2.

[@Ayooo3219]

I have... :c That ending though.... :c It hurts!

[@SirGellette]

I really loved the work done on creating Liz. I played infinite twice now. A year back and recently. I was constantly feeling for Liz, worrying about her like checking for her presence when I can't find her. And when she got captured I just wanted to save her so badly. I never felt so much for a game character before so I really want to thank and applaud the company that made this possible.

[@DucBaoTVtraico]

Gellette Heng i never play any game brought me so many emotions like Bishock infinite, even Final Fantasy.

[@shayoko6]

Voice actress is a really hard job. people underestimate it and others.

[@LSK2K]

It's easy if you're a legend like Tom Kenney.

[@ironjoker101]

What I loved about the game is how, like Booker, I progressively felt more and more protective of her as the story developed. It's a credit to Irrational Games for making such a well fleshed-out character, it isn't often I get attached to video game characters.

[@2nubgames]

I havent played the game yet but iam already in love with her

[@gerardmcr8221]

Dude.play it.NOW.

[@Squarion]

I actually get nervous when shes near or infront of an enemy and I shoot them lol

[@ygolohcysp8755]

Sometimes I point my gun at her just so I can here her voice saying," point that somewhere else." How sweet she sounds.

[@AchicoXion]

I don't know how many times I've watched this video and I still find it so interesting. And Elizabeth's theme makes me cry oh my God...

[@octavioneitorgamer]

I can see...

[@SamuelGVideos]

man i fucking love this game

[@kobethegoat2001]

Me too

[@siegfriedsiegfried726]

Her eyes truly are the eight wonder of the world. Big, blue, piercing orbs that melt your soul.

[@BlayZinn]

Her first appearance in the game is beautiful :D they should've used that image for billboards or covers!

[@markdevlin150]

Yeah, however I do like the art they chose for the billboards, etc. Since the gameplay may give the characters a more cartoon-like quality to their features, the content of the game is more adult based, which matches what audience they were marketing for.

[@reddblurr]

Her AI itself was beautifully designed but they put so much more into her character

[@EdgeOf1996]

I like how the programmers refer to her as "Liz". Shows they are connected to their work

[@paulinapieczynska6741]

I ♥ Elizabeth 4ever !

[@ygolohcysp8755]

What I wouldn't give to bring her to life.

[@lauramedeiros98]

Elizabeth is my favorite character ever! I replayed Bioshock Infinite about 3 times now just because I miss hanging out with Liz; and every time I play Burial at Sea Episode 2 a small part of me dies, (SPOILERS AHEAD) just remembering Elizabeth's death makes me wanna cry

[@triplesharigan]

Best NPC by a landslide, the emotion, like they say I never had to wait for her, her useful functions in-game, her interaction with the surroundings like accepting a sugar spin in the arcade how she tells you about the Dimwitt characters you got someone with you. She made me think of Belle from Beauty and the Beast another probably Disney reference was the sentence "a lion should stick with lions not hyaena's" Peter M. THIS is how you make an NPC which u will adore, will care about.

[@jmn194]

6:35 job well done

[@roger2599]

Just finished playing Bioshock Infinite and I was surprised at how not "an annoying girl who you always have to protect" Elizabeth is and she actually helps on battles

[@ChalkyWilston]

After I beat the game, I almost didnt know what to do with myself....the whole thing was such an emotional experience that it was difficult to walk away from. Elizabeth is by far the best character that I've ever, and likely will, see in a game. Irrational did a really good job and I cant thank them enough for making this masterpiece of a game.

[@espydoo402]

I fell in love with her very essence, she's an amazing character :)

[@audreywaldrop6550]

I just beat bioshock infinte and near the end of the game there is an area where it really tests your attachment to elizabeth and it made me really mad i was ready to fight and kill everything in the level because of what was happening to elizabeth my need to protect her kicked in. It was a very powerful moment

[@MrHonwe]

It's sad that Irrational Games essentially closed down and I still don't know why.

[@xyhmo]

I'm sorry, but it's your fault.

[@crustypaladin]

Lol

[@TacShooter]

It's Irrational, isn't it?

[@ivonunes3937]

@@TacShooter it is indeed

[@VeanSunny]

am i the only one who fell in love with Elizabeth? she's so perfect.

[@FreetimeNic]

She is your daughter 😡😡😡

[@peppercornucopia_]

i didn't particularly enjoy bioshock infinite as a whole but i loved elizabeth's character

[@Christian-wq6yu]

Yayup, my very first videogame crush right here, how to forget

[@gelustefanescu7364]

You have done a great job with this amazing game, and Elizabeth is like a real person along the game

[@NoldyJay]

I play the game again and again only for being with Elizabeth... yes my life is such an impasse

[@jake.klusewitz]

This actress KILLED it with Elizabeth! Phenomenal work making her feel so real and relatable.

[@gundamnmechas8518]

Then the add-ons go on to crush your soul; but *DAMMIT* I love this game to death!

[@ygolohcysp8755]

Why couldn't they fly off to Paris and then drown booker when they catch up on each others lives. I can't imagine how booker would act towards his own daughter when they had the choices to do what they wanted. It's sad how he never really got to know her.

[@markdevlin150]

yeah i agree. the saddest part of the game was he didn't get to spend time with his daughter once he knew. I would have loved to go to Paris with her. I certainly got attached to this loveable character. So funny to play the game again after a year or so and I am here looking at videos where I can find them about bioshock. Even looking into comments and how pleased I am someone's work of art is highly appreciated.

[@TaurusPlayer]

Самый сильный поворот в этом сюжете в том, что Элизабет - это душа, эмоции и лицо нашей русской девушки, это сильнее всего, хотя сюжет уже на 200%

[@OngoingDiscovery]

would have been so easy for her to become a nuisance, if she couldnt fend for her self, or she got lost etc. But they developed her perfectly and I felt a genuine emotional attachment to her. An excellent example of how to make an NPC

[@madmax7201]

I've just finished the game, and I'm totally in love with this character. too bad you can't see Booker as often ,cause I loved him too. And... what a story..... in love again.

[@robbert1210]

Elizabeth... just Elizabeth alone is revolutionary towards future gaming. Imagine every single npc in a game act as real and spontaneous as her. I fell in love with her the moment I first "met" her. It was so refreshing and inspiring, as if a new world opened up. Because first I was like: alright... a new fps game... And the moment Elizabeth came in, the only things going on in my head from then on were: what's she gonna do now? How will she react to this? ... Just awesome.

[@PepeNacho82]

One of the best female characters on videogame history. Great video !

[@ChrisKramer_]

This is so cool. I would love a more in depth look at her as well. Part of the reason I like Elizabeth as a character, was the VA, but also the emotions and body language wlshe was able to display out of the cutscenes. She felt pretty real. Being able to see what actually went in to creating her and their thought procces behind everything is a treat.

[@arvinsim]

Can't count how many times she saved my butt in firefights. The level designer's anecdote is really on point.

[@Gamerafighter76]

Elizabeth was just awesome beyond words.

[@MarluxiaVI]

I think this is so cool to see how different people put there whole being into making this character, with voice, motion, and design. This video was so interesting

[@giorgitatarashvili3875]

Dishonored, Bioshock Infinite and Alan Wake are my all time classics. 🔒

[@tabfghrdd5738]

she's the best thing that happened to gaming i hope she comes back in bioshock 4

[@chaeyoungvideos5742]

I just started playing Bioshock Infinite this year (5 years after its been released) and I am near the end and it is just a work of art

[@BNAG1019]

She is one the most beautiful, well put together character I have seen in awhile.

[@johnkenneth3602]

The time that I was playing this it was so fun that i dind't remember to eat ONE OF THE BEST GAMES CHARACTER IN GAMING FOR ME IS ELIZABETH :)

[@frz8037]

I play this game over and over because i always miss elizabeth :'), she is so charming and gorgeous girl, i love her personality and i hope to meet a women in this earth who has a personality like her

[@knurdyob]

wow! I'm addicted to these BI's videos! the more I watch these videos about the enemies and concepts and stuff like that, the more I like the game

[@neeksthecuz]

They really hit their design goals with Elizabeth. She is one of the most expressive, interactive, helpful companions in any video games. Pretty much fell in love at first sight

[@vShadowboltv]

Elizabeth from here and ED-E from Fallout New Vegas are the best companions I've had

[@piperfawn1]

You have done a really impressive job creating and developping Elizabeth. While i was playng i started to feel she was a real companion and not a generical AI. So cool! Elizabeth is allready one of the most fascinating character in the videogame history in my opinion. I hope you will create another game with her.

[@floydkiedis3807]

I love her. I felt like she was my best friend. But she's only a character 😔 the line between what's real and what's only a game seems off with this game.

[@karatekat78]

They did an amazing job with Elizabeth. She is my favorite character in video games and she's so amazing.

[@mgRcel]

i love elizabeth, its so charismatic.. its.. amazing

[@helloccmist]

We're both confused about that, but when we saw it... I think you are right, Elizabeth and Anna is the same person.

[@fordprefect80]

I finished the game a few weeks ago and although I got a little tired of things towards the end, Elizabeth was a delightful character throughout.

[@LambatAwal]

Her creation is a work of art. Im amaze i havent seen dev copy her

[@Callsign_Kishin]

It’s been 9 years since Bioshock Infinite came out and no game of this genre has come close to captivating gamers the way this game did. Truly A masterpiece of our time. Although there may never be another Bioshock game again, thank you Ken Levine and Irrational Games for giving us this Diamond. 👍 Also, Elizabeth is the greatest video game companion: actually helps during combat. 😂

[@amazingle7431]

thank for created a most beautiful personality character-most painful life-never happy a day in her life-all her beautiful moment just a dream (like France in Burial Sea)-her only friend in her life is the one she have to killed by herself

[@blacktalon1607]

I legit got confused and fell in love with Anna Dewitt. This woman.... Shit man nice job.

[@Thatonedude227]

Liz is by far the best companion in any game I've ever played. They made her so believeable that it maked me forhet she's in a video game

[@bluejazz04]

As much as I enjoyed all the character designs and technical achievements that brought Elizabeth "to life", I had far more emotional attachment to Eleanor in BioShock 2. That's not to say I enjoyed Infinite less. Infinite hit me in the head, and 2 hit me in the heart. Both amazing, strong female characters.

[@EllAntares]

As I understood Rapture is "mirror" universe of Bishock 3 city Columbia,

[@waedidmyhandlechange]

I love how much thought was put into making her feel human. I definitely enjoyed having her around. Then Burial at Sea happened...

[@sidneyfabricio6810]

I'm crying when I see the final scene...

[@Nonemorepale]

Fantastic game... Never really cared for an npc before... Then Elizabeth came along lol... Her expressions, voice acting, and reactions are awesome... U really care what happens to her, and its great... Beat the game tonight and its my best of the year

[@CommiloverLOL]

Yes I have to say, she'd be one I'd fight through hell against any overwhelming odds to get to and rescue.

[@Moosey528]

I freaking love Courtnee and everyone else who helped create Elizabeth!

[@wesmoorer3638]

I wish every video game creaters had this mindset. Such a good game

[@SeseelLybon]

There are few games I replay, even if the story or the gameplay are good. Bioshock Infinite I'd replay just to hang out with Eli again.

[@DHMTechnology]

Bioshock : A must own Trilogy Set. This is a game worth its weight in bytes

[@Casomyro1983]

She is my second videogame love. did not know it would hit me this hard. her character is just awesome

[@mfitze1]

Bioshock infinite is the best game ive ever played, hands down. The story is so good it actually makes you think about the symbolism thats behind it and i seriously wish it wouldnt end, this game has completely changed the meaning of a video game forever

[@Vegardriise]

Holy shit ! The motion-animation actress lookes like elisabeth !

[@GabyGibson]

Who else realized that Courtnee Draper was Morgan from The Jersey? Also, I love how grumpy Booker is on occasion.

[@GameCat16]

The ending fit perfectly into Infinite's story, in my opinion. If you are referring to the franchise at large, they didn't think this through past the first game. Each title to them is its own story (Which is a good thing, because you can't be guaranteed a sequel), so they could have known that they would do this.

[@Pupppet9000]

Character is not only the voice - it`s all compiled together!)

[@SpectreN7OfTamriel]

She kind of reminds my of alyx from half like two,in that game you end up caring about about her and feel she's not just a generic video game character.

[@cosmobane6995]

And this game is 10 years old.

[@Daggerfall40]

I don't know why, i haven't even played the game yet and all I know about her is what I've read and watched in videos but for some reason...she's captivated me. Something about those round eyes too. As soon as I have some money to spare, I'm definitely gonna pick up this game.

[@dontwrite9s4ever86]

both the actor and the character are beautiful

[@VeritasLiber]

It feels at the end that the main character or hero is actually Elizabeth.

[@ImpsCyberton]

Courtnee Draper,i just want to say,thank you for being voice actor of Elizabeth,Thank you for being with me when i in trouble...and thank you.....for drowing me ...its ok..as long you are happy and free Elizabeth...........(*start to cry because of the ending and no another story of this)

[@BFHKevin]

He's not talking, he's typing. This is Gordon's way of rarely expressing his empty-voiced soul.

[@DaLatinKnight]

I think everyone fell in love with her

[@jeramahia123]

Finished the game. After getting over the shock of the ending, I want more!!! More BIOSHOCK!!!

[@HerrFinsternis]

I have yet to play the game, but have seen a little bit of footage her and there. I fell in love with this is city in the clouds on first sight. I fell even more in love with this Elizabeth really really quickly. I wish this was a classic adventure game, but I can't wait to explore this city alongside this fantastic character.

[@NothinG21halo]

it well be. it has to. its been in development for bloody ages!

[@Kryterix]

Their level designer is such an incredible person. Well, really, characters of the year are right here, I'm sure.

[@MrPojopojo]

Anyone notice the machine gun past 4:00 is FREAKIN GOLD!?

[@Cumurdgeonable]

One of the best videogame characters of all time!

[@bookerdewitt7539]

Man they put a lot of effort into this game it really shows in how good it is.

[@setsuro.splice]

wow... its been quite some time since i've fell in love with a character. haha. Zoe Castillo and now... Elizabeth! :D Thanks for upping the game industry Irrational Games!

[@sonesunny7632]

I fell in love with Elizabeth. Like a soulmate you never want to let go.

[@Systemkkx0]

You guys got her and the game SOOOOO RIGHT!!!! im in love with the game so far. taking my time and enjoying every bit of columbia and the story.

[@shayera2]

Since the moment I find Elizabeth, wanted the game never ends.

[@thelastwhitecracker]

to me this seems like a bad ass repunzel just minus the long hair, add guns, add superpowers

[@TheMightyKawama]

Feels bad I can't afford this for a while but I've waited years since it was announced, I can wait a little longer.

[@509GameFreak509]

I didn't cry but I felt extreme sadness... And confusion.

[@Theodoric99]

She's the reason why I felt so depressed after completing BioShock Infinite.