Discord Orbs Launch Video
Directed by Hook.
Discord launched its first currency system where users can earn
a virtual currency - called Discord Orbs - through completing Quests.
Discord launched its first currency system where users can earn
a virtual currency - called Discord Orbs - through completing Quests.
To launch the release of Orbs on Discord we created an inspired video that brought the gamification of the platform to its core audience. This video will be an in-house Video Quest that introduces users to Discord Orbs.
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Animatic development
Composition BTS
For the outro, I created cel animations in Adobe Anime, compositing in
After Effects with layered effects to add lighting and texture to the render.
For the outro, I created cel animations in Adobe Anime, compositing in
After Effects with layered effects to add lighting and texture to the render.
VFX: cel animation render with compositing

Fully rendered scene:

Full credits
Creative Director: Matt Darnall, Ryan Michlitsch
Design: Amy Rexford, Peter Nguyen, Kendra Monterrosa, Lumi Chang
Associate Motion Director: Alex Carey
Animation Lead : Lumi Chang
Animators: Scarlett Chen, Antonio Vincentini, Lumi Chang
Music & SFX: Jordi Romano