The release of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – The Sky Breaker DLC happened recently, and I had the opportunity to work on the third-person intro cinematic that opens the DLC and the new map, as a Senior Cinematic Designer, alongside many wonderful specialists.
The scene was both challenging and enjoyable, allowing for growth. Even after many hours spent, I still enjoy watching it like a child. And it’s rewarding to see that players can now enjoy watching their customized characters in this scene too. We aimed to convey a sense of flight and adventure, and I believe we succeeded, thanks to the efforts of many teams. The music and sounds support this feeling perfectly. The area and assets look so beautiful. The work on animation is truly impressive. This project is one of my favorite and most inspiring, with many pleasant memories associated with it.
My contribution spanned from the first previsualizations to the final result. This included the work on designing the scene and putting the elements of it together, action staging, camera, trajectories, timings, basic animations, props placement polishing, technical setup, and integration into gameplay, resolving technical issues. I collaborated with numerous professionals to ensure the result was cohesive, consistent, and functional with the rest of the game.
One of the most important part of the project for me is the people. The cinematic is the result of collaboration between many specialists, directors, and managers. I’m very glad to be part of the team and to work alongside amazing people who are ready to help and strive for excellence. I want to thank everyone who contributed to this project. I won’t list all the names (although I really want to) because everyone’s contribution is important, and I don’t want to forget anyone. But if you worked on the project and you are reading this, know that you are awesome! 🙂 Thank you! It was a pleasure.