VCT
Season Starts

THE STAGE OF NO RETURN

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Client
Riot Games 
Valorant

Studio
Massive Assembly

Role
Art Direction
Type Direction

Expertises
Brand Expression
Typography 
Motion Graphics


Industry
Esport
Sport
Entertainment

Entering the Abstract Realm
The debut season of the renowned Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) presented an extraordinary opportunity to establish a cinematic benchmark for the entire series. In close collaboration with the visionary team at Massive Assembly, we embarked on designing an opening title sequence that needed to be more than just an introduction it needed to be an immediate transportive experience. Our central vision was to draw viewers into a meticulously constructed alternative world, a space where the conventional laws of time and action dissolved into an abstract game defined by dynamic light, fluid geometry, and complex textures. This high-concept approach was designed to instantly elevate the VCT from a traditional tournament to a prestigious digital spectacle, immediately establishing the sophisticated tone and narrative depth that would ultimately define the entire season's competitive landscape.
The Alchemy of Speed and Art
Translating this ambitious, abstract vision into reality required a mastery of both agility and technical artistry. Despite the constraints imposed by a significantly tight timeline, a challenge characteristic of high-stakes esports production, the partnership with Massive Assembly thrived on intense efficiency and creative synergy. We immersed ourselves in a continuous cycle of swift, focused iterations paired with bold, non-negotiable creative decisions. Every visual aspect, from the pacing of the temporal distortions to the intricate rendering of the architectural textures, was meticulously managed to ensure absolute conceptual integrity. This phase exemplified our commitment to delivering exceptionally high-quality, conceptually rich experiences, showcasing an ability to blend advanced artistry with immediate innovation even when operating under the maximum pressure of a live broadcast schedule.
Setting a New Spectacle
The culmination of this intense creative effort was an opening title sequence that achieved critical success and redefined the tournament's narrative potential from the very first frame. It proved to be a visual triumph that not only captured immediate attention but successfully immersed the vast global audience in a mesmerizing realm of dynamic visual storytelling. This project stands as a powerful testament to our dedication to consistently pushing the creative boundaries of esports branding, demonstrating the capacity to take complex, abstract concepts and render them into emotionally engaging, high-fidelity experiences. By successfully blending cutting-edge artistry with decisive innovation, we delivered a truly unforgettable viewer experience, effectively establishing a new standard for narrative depth and visual prestige in competitive gaming broadcasts.
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STYLEFRAMES

Legends to another level

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TITLE DEVELOPMENT

Inspired and fearless

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CREDITS

Client
Riot Games

Studio
Massive Assembly
+ NMBRS 

Creative Direction
Jason Yeh
Eugene Seo

Title Direction
Suleyman Yazki

2D Animation

Murilo Almeida
Champ Panupong Techawongthawon

3D Animation
Yuee Seo
Ronaldo Amador
Neil Hilken

Edit
Murilo Almeida

Compositing
Ronaldo Amador
Neil Hilken
Yuee Seo
Murilo Almeida

Color
Jason Yeh 

Audio by
Cypher 

VO
Patrick Forbes

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