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BLIZZCON

BLIZZCON

BLIZZCON

BLIZZCON

BLIZZCON

OPENING CINEMATIC

Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson

FORGING NEW CONNECTION BETWEEN FAN & FICTION

As a rabid Blizzard fan since my first days with Warcraft on the PC, I couldn't be more excited to direct their 2018 Blizzcon Opening Ceremony Intro Cinematic. Our concept Worlds Unite explored the many cinematic visions found in the Blizzard universe through one unified metaphor — a shimmering artifact known as the world-soul. At the heart of our piece, we’re showing that it’s the viewer’s perspective — one of a fan — that truly breathes life into Blizzard’s greatest stories.

Creative Direction     Visual Development    Styleframes

WHEN WORLDS UNITE

For our initial pitch, I created the following styleframes to communicate the visual language of the "world-soul". This established the look and feel of the piece, as well as the prismatic transition mechanic we used throughout the sequence.

Blizzcon 2018 Styleframe by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Styleframe by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Styleframe by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Styleframe by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Styleframe by Cody Tilson

VISUAL DEVELOPMENT

Our motion tests explored the mechanics of the prismatic transition mechanic, helping us find a balance of dynamism and readability.

STILLS

Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson
Blizzcon 2018 Cinematic Still by Cody Tilson

TEAM

Creative Director
Cody Tilson

Senior Editor
Mike Radtke

Art Director
Cody Tilson

Animators
Ben Bullock
Jake Ferguson
Luis Roca

Managing Director
Cynthia Biamon

Executive Producer
Erica Coates

Producers
Rachel Cohn
Gina Giambolvo

Score & Invaluable Collaboration
Blizzard Entertainment

Client
Blizzard Entertainment

Agency
Digital Kitchen

Year
2018

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