Esports Champions Turn to Digital Stone for World Cup 2024 Trailer

Working directly with the client (EWC Foundation), Platige Image was responsible for the entire production, from the script through animation style to full CGI realisation.

“Our animation references the materials and branding colours used in creating the EWC scenery and the trophy itself. We combined abstract, geometric, golden simulations with elegant stone sculptures symbolising the most important games of the tournament. Another important feature is the human element of EWC. These are our athletes, heroes, and people of flesh and blood. That’s why we sculpted the most recognisable e-sports champions in digital stone and dedicated the final segment of the championship to them.” says Jakub Jabłoński, director of the trailer from Platige Image.

The Esports World Cup is an elite, multidisciplinary esports competition. This year’s edition is takes place in July and August in Saudi Arabia at the Riyadh Boulevard City venue. EWC offers the largest prize pool in esports worldwide, and the championships include the most popular esports titles from all major game genres.

“The dynamics of the tournament require us to constantly update the spot, including adjusting the colour scheme to match the individual teams,” says Hanna Drewek, VFX producer at Platige Image.

The supervisors from Platige Image for this project were Łukasz Dziedziński, Marek Gajowski, and Bartek Kmita.

The Esports World Cup runs from July 4th to August 24th, 2024.