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Pittsburgh Pirates 2008 Graphics Package

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently contracted with Real Media to create several elements for their 2008 season.  These elements included starting lineups, logos and a rain delay animation.  These elements were created for both the main video board and and the ribbon boards in PNC Park. 

A 3D Pirate ship was created for use as a background for highlighting the players.  The 3D model was created with Pittsburgh Pirates logos and branding on sails and various parts of the ship.  The players headshots are displayed on different parts of the ship.  Ribbon board animations were built to coincide with the starting lineup animations.   

Houston Astros 2008 Graphics Package

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.

Cincinnati Reds 2008 Graphics Package

Real Media recently contracted with the Cincinnati Reds to create a graphics and animation package for the 2008 season. To begin the process Real Media spent a week in Sarasota at the beginning of spring training shooting the players for promos, headshots and starting lineups.  Footage was shot with XDCAM HD.  All of the player footage was shot on a green screen set in the Reds clubhouse.  Footage was also acquired in HD for the player run on.

The team headshots were created with 3D elements from the stadium model created from previous projects.  The trademark stacks from Reds stadium were used as a background and animated shooting off like roman candles.  These elements were combined with the green screen shots of players and player highlights with a 300 look. 

The player run on was created with the theme of preparing the field and team for battle. Shots from Sarasota were composited with the 3D stadium in the background to create the look of an intense hyper realistic atmosphere.  Lens flares and a very specific color palate were used to create this look. 

Player highlights are used with the headshot look on the more up tempo section with the climax of the open ending on new Reds manager Dusty Baker. 

Player introductions are used from this same look and built with flexibility to change the lineup for each game.

In addition, Real Media created a logo package, matchup loops and backgrounds for the Reds production crew to use for a variety of uses. 

You can see the work on our website www.realme.com under the portfolio section.