We partnered with BlackThorne Entertainment to create a high-octane 3D teaser trailer for their upcoming action game and movie, Crimson Reign. The goal was to immerse audiences in the game’s gritty underworld through cinematic storytelling, showcasing protagonist Vince’s brutal ascent to power.
The client needed a trailer that balanced visceral action with narrative depth, all within a 60-second runtime. Our team leveraged advanced motion capture for Vince’s fluid combat animations and used slow-motion effects to amplify key moments. Dynamic lighting and particle systems were added to highlight the shootout’s chaos. To ensure emotional impact, we storyboarded each frame to synchronize action beats with the soundtrack’s crescendos.
From motion capture to final render, this project took 8 weeks. Key steps included:
Software: Maya (character rigging), Unreal Engine (real-time rendering), After Effects (VFX).
Techniques: Motion capture, slow-motion cinematography, dynamic particle systems.
— Sarah Chen, Creative Director, BlackThorne Entertainment
3D game trailer, character animation, cinematic slow-motion, action game marketing, Unreal Engine animation, motion capture, indie game promotion
