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CATEGORY: PRODUCTION COUNTRY: PRODUCTION YEAR: 2013 RUNNING TIME: game TEASER POLAND 2 MIN. 10 SEC. www.platige.com marketing@platige.com 2
ABOUT THE FILM The teaser announces a new video game ( developed by Polish video game company CD Projekt RED ) based on Cyberpunk 2020 an RPG system created by Mike Pondsmith back in the 90 s. INSPIRATIONS & CONCEPT Usually, working on video game cutscenes involves creating a visual story in an already established world: the animation process is very orderly, divided into classic stages, and predictable. This time around, it was markedly different. The first drafts of the screenplay and preliminary concept art was created when the game was still in initial stages of core development. In the course of our collaboration with CD Projekt RED, we approached dozens of ideas before settling on a seemingly freeze-framed setting that referenced one of the illustrations from the original game manual. 3D SCANNING Ever since we set out to create it, we knew the promo would work only if the female protagonist engendered a serious emotional response in the viewers and push the aesthetic boundaries of the typical female form. Video games frequently feature banally designed female characters, composed of the same hackneyed elements. Though undoubtedly beautiful, these characters are often contrived. In this particular case, the ability to work with a real actress thoroughly transformed the film. The 3D scanning enabled us to capture this fleeting element of authenticity, to use the beauty of a real person. It was truly a qualitative change. Despite the fact that the scanned models required processing and remodeling, they turned out to be the perfect solution for this project, as far as both timeframe and quality are concerned. PRODUCTION Parallel to the teaser, the developer fleshed out the game itself: its concept, style, look, and feel. The ideas introduced into the movie influenced game development, while the latter simultaneously modified the teaser. This made the film a logistical and organizational challenge but it also imbued it with much more spontaneity and creativity. CREATORS DIRECTOR/STORY TOMEK BAGIŃSKI DIRECTOR & CREATIVE PRODUCER Born in Białystok in 1976. Dropped out of college where he studied architecture to pursue animation direction. www.platige.com marketing@platige.com 3
In 1997, he joined Platige Image where he currently serves as a creative director. Directed over 100 ads, game cinematics, animated shorts, and worked on multiple artistic projects. His movies, The Cathedral ( 2002 ), Fallen Art ( 2004 ), and The Kinematograph ( 2009 ) garnered international praise and success. The Cathedral was nominated for an Academy Award in 2003 and received the Best of Show award at the SIGGRAPH festival. Fallen Art received the Jury Honors at the 2005 SIGGRAPH and the BAFTA Award. The Kinematograph was nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. Tomek directed the animated set design for the Seven Gates of Jerusalem concert, which was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2009. In 2010, Bagiński directed The Animated History of Poland which promoted Poland at the Expo 2010 in Shanghai. In 2011, he served as the creative director for the MOVE YOUR IMAGINATIONcampaign that promoted Polish tourism at the ITB tourism trade fair. Bagiński was also responsible for directing the iconic cinematics for The Witcher, The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings and Cyberpunk 2077 all of which were released by CDProjekt RED. He s currently involved in several feature projects. Filmography ( animated short director ): ( 1998 ) Rain ( 2001 ) The Cathedral ( 2004 ) Fallen Art ( 2009 ) The Kinematograph ANIMATION DIRECTOR MACIEJ JACKIEWICZ ANIMATION DIRECTOR & CG SUPERVISOR He has started his cooperation with Platige Image by creating an animated short Nocna Zmiana in 2001. For several years he s been involved in production of many commercials, artistic animations and special projects, becoming the supervisor of some of the most challenging works done in Platige Image. Lately he turned to animation directing and co-created Witcher 2: Assasins of Kings cinematic and Cyberpunk 2077 teaser. Working as CG Supervisor, Maciej participated in creating cinematics for games The Witcher. In 2008 he was co-nominated for the VES Awards for special effects in the game cinematic The Witcher Intro. He also supervised animation for other special projects produced by Platige Image. Grunwald. Battle of Sescentenary and Move Your Imagination Dance are the most important. The first is a spot for social campaign organised by National Centre of Culture. The second - animated stereoscopic set design for a dancing show producend for Polish Tourist Organisation. Selected filmography: ( 2010 ) Grunwald Battle of Sescentenary Art Director, CG Supervisor ( 2012 ) The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Animation Director, CG Supervisor ( 2013 ) Cyberpunk 2077 Animation Director, CG Supervisor www.platige.com marketing@platige.com 4
PRODUCER Platige Image is a vehicle for creative endeavors with 15 years of experience in creating stunning visuals and carrying out technologically advanced projects. Since our inception, we have combined film and advertising work with a strong passion for art, education, and entertainment. The company attracts and creates revolutionary ideas and innovations. The Platige team is made up of 150 professionals: directors, art directors, graphic designers, and producers. Our staff is very passionate about storytelling, that s why we constantly seek out new and original ways to shape narratives and experiment with new media. The studio has been internationally recognized with over 200 awards and honors: our animated shorts received the Main Prize at the SIGGRAPH festival four times, they also received the British Academy of Film and Television Arts ( BAFTA ) Award. The studio was nominated for an OSCAR, the Golden Palm at Cannes, and the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. CREDITS DIRECTOR: Tomek Bagiński STORY: Tomek Bagiński CG SUPERVISOR: Maciej Jackiewicz ANIMATION DIRECTOR: Maciej Jackiewicz EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Marcin Kobylecki, Jarosław Sawko, Piotr Sikora PRODUCER: Marta Staniszewska PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Paulina Machalica-Niemira, Monika Paćkowska SENIOR ENVIRONMENT ARTIST: Marcin Stępień CHARACTER ARTISTS: Dani Garcia, Paweł Jaruga, Stanisław Marek, Tomasz Stefański TOMASZ STRYJEWSKI, ENVIRONMENT ARTISTS: Robert Kudera, Artur Szymczak, Marcin Więch CONCEPT ARTISTS: Damian Bajowski, Jakub Jabłoński, Maciej Kuciara, Maciej Rębisz ADDITIONAL CONCEPT ARTISTS: Jakub Bogaczyński, Adam Trędowski, Rafał Wojtunik RENDERING ARTIST: Szlum Pinkumbaum COMPOSITING ARTIST: Szlum Pinkumbaum LAYOUT: Szlum Pinkumbaum ANIMATORS: Michał Kaleniecki, Damian Nenow, Bartłomiej Kik FX TD: Łukasz Sobisz CHARACTER TD: Bartosz Opatowiecki, Mateusz Popławski ADDITIONAL 3D ARTISTS: Jarosław Handrysik, Konrad Kiełczykowski, Bartłomiej Walendziak, Sebastian Ośka, Artur Owśnicki, Kamil Pohl, Piotr Tatar, Hubert Zegardło IT: Jakub Dąbrowski, Piotr Getka, Tomasz Kruszona, Łukasz Olewniczak, Tomasz Zając DI SUPPORT: Piotr Janisiewicz, Maciej Niemirski, Mariusz Seliga, Michał Własiuk, Maciej Żak MUSIC: Bullets written by Darius Keeler, Pollard Berrier perform by Archive published by Hangman Records subpublished by Fintage Publishing B.V. published in Poland by Warner Music Poland Sp. z o.o. SOUND DESIGN AND MIX: Kuba Pietrzak ( Box Postproduction ) www.platige.com marketing@platige.com 5
3D SCANNING PERFORMERS: Katarzyna Danysz-Żelewska, Tomek Bagiński, Maciej Jackiewicz, Piotr Prokop CASTING: Maciej Nawrotkiewicz MAKE UP: Marta Domagała COSTUMES: Magdalena Adamczyk, Anna Szumińska 3D SCANNING SESSION: IR-Entertainment Ltd. SPECIAL THANKS: Arkadiusz Dorynek JUICE ART DIRECTING: Michał Dwojak-Hara, Michał Misiński 3D ARTISTS: Błażej Kowalski, Łukasz Dziedziński, Jarosław Handrysik, Przemysław Słabiak CD PROJEKT RED PRODUCER: Adam Badowski STORY CONSULTING: Sebastian Stępień CONCEPT ARTIST: Robert Adler CHARACTER MODELER: Ovidiu Voica www.platige.com marketing@platige.com 6