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 animation scenes. To make them all feel cohesive, it took a lot of visual planning and detailed work, and iterations to get a consistent feeling through all the shots. Another major challenge was the complex timing and organization of the animation. I found the best solution was to create a detailed animatic I used to preview and iterate on each shot of the project quickly.
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 it is one of the most recognizable openings to any movie series, but it’s not a title sequence, and that got me thinking. What would a Star Wars title sequence look like if it was done in a more cinematic style? And that became the challenge.
The Process
