The Houston Astros recently contracted with Real Media to create a game opening video and headshot templates.
The creative direction for the project was based on an idea from the Astros staff to create a 2D environment that has a 3D look with movement, depth of field player highlights and headshots. We created this look with digital pictures of different areas of the metro Houston area. We then cut the pictures up and assembled them in 3D layers to create the movement and depth of field.
Once the animation and movement were created we composited highlights, player posters, headshots and storm clouds in the various environments.
We also created a 3D animation of the Astros train for 2 of the key scenes. Lighting and particles were created in After Effects and motion tracked into the scenes. Sound effects were added as well as a sound track edited to
match the animation.
After Effects files were provided to the Astros so they could update the headshots and open with highlights as needed through out the season.
You can see the work on our website www.realme.com under the portfolio section.
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