Just before Warhammer Online launched, we were treated to a gorgeous new cinematic to give us just a taste of what to expect in the game. This teaser launched right about the same time as World of Warcraft's Wrath of the Lich King trailer, making for several heated forum debates on which video was more amazing. No matter which side of that fence you're on, the fact is that Mythic gave Blizzard a run for their money in the cinematic department, there's no doubt.
Now the actual creators of that cinematic, Blur Studio, have compiled a two-hour video depicting the making of that Warhammer teaser. It's broken down into four parts, so you can pace yourself, but it's certainly worth a watch if you're into the whole CGI scene. You'll learn about the concept stages, how Blur took liberties with actually creating new content before it was designed for the game, how the Orcs were made as an army and much more. Check out Blur's website for their impressive CGI portfolio which includes the Tabula Rasa cinematic as well.
Reader Comments (21)
Posted: Dec 29th 2008 6:55AM (Unverified) said
If we just take away the games behind the two trailers and look at the art direction, the directing and the composition I think it would be fair to say that the WAR trailer is far more advanced in the composition and directing area. Both are good in the art department and pay homage to the art style of their game counterparts. But it is obvious that the WAR trailer has the edge when it comes to telling a story in a dynamic and entertaining way. The art itself is left open for debate because it is a matter of taste. But the level of the directing and composition in the WAR trailer is just great. You can see why Blur is an Oscar nominated studio and that they have a great experience gathered over the years. In my opinion Blur beats Blizzard studios, hands down.







