To kick off ESPN’s coverage of the 2016 Euro Cup, Jeremy Cox and the New York team at Imaginary Forces created this rousing show open featuring meticulously sculpted CG statues frozen in heroic moments.
This opening piece is the first glimpse at nearly 200 elements created by IF in partnership with ESPN’s creative team for the month-long tournament. Paying homage to classical sculpture and the patina of old soccer trophies, the opening roars through the “field” of Europe, setting up the 2016 Euro Cup package to push the limits of what a major sporting event identity can be.
CREDITS:
Creative Director: Jeremy Cox
Art Director: Theo Daley
Executive Producer: Jon Hassell
Producer: Will Arnold
Coordinator: Krista Templeton
Designer: Theo Daley
3D Animators: Scott Hubbard, Pete Hamilton, John Karian, Joe Pistono
Compositors: Chris West, Eric Concepcion, Jeremy Cox
3D Modeling & Sculpting: Meats Meier
Character Rigging: Lee Wolland
Editors: Jason Yantz, Jessica Ledoux, Will Arnold
Storyboards: Wes Simpkins Production Assistant: Christine Hernandez
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