Overview
Using 3D animation software and cinematic techniques, the designer envisioned and created a series of “sets” that were then animated and rendered to produce an opening title sequence. This animated title sequence aimed to build upon the brand and universe established in the previous Star Wars movies while adding a more cinematic visual to the opening title.
Challenges
The major challenge of this project was designing all the different sets of the animation. With the goal to make them all feel cohesive, it took a lot of planning and detail work to get a consistent feel. Another major challenge was the size and length of the animation. The main solution to this was the detailed animatic that I used to time and iterate on the animations.
Tools Used
- Maxon Cinema 4D
- Octane Render Engine
- Adobe Premiere Pro
- Adobe After Effects
What I Did
- 3D Scene Building
- Animation
- Dynamic Simulations
- Texturing
- Lighting
- Rendering
- Compositing
- Editing
Where It Started
I love title design.
They push the boundaries of what’s possible in film and television. They show us different points of view or styles that the final media couldn’t. For my school capstone project, I wanted to make a title sequence for a Star Wars movie, but that gave me a problem.
I think that its one of the most recognizable opening to any movie series but it’s not really a title sequence. That was the challenge, what would a Star Wars title sequence look like if it was done in a more cinematic style?
The Process
