art video animations for WoT - Warfendtrager

Waffenträger: Projekt Hyperion is a limited‑time World of Tanks event that continues the von Krieger family storyline and introduces a new super‑weapon, Hyperion. Wargaming required a cinematic story trailer that would showcase the event’s characters, narrative conflict, and new gameplay elements while matching the high expectations of the World of Tanks community.

• Present the ongoing narrative of Ermelinda von Krieger, her sister Hannelore, and the Hyperion device in a clear, emotionally engaging way within a short trailer runtime.​

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• Visually connect the sci‑fi tech, electric energy, and legendary Waffenträger vehicle with the grounded World of Tanks universe without breaking brand consistency.​

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• Deliver a trailer that works across multiple regions and platforms (web, social, in‑game) while driving interest in the event’s unique mechanics and rewards.​

• Concept & storyboarding: Developed a visual narrative arc aligned with the event script, mapping out key beats (setup, escalation, reveal of Hyperion, call‑to‑action) and planning transitions between character moments, UI elements, and gameplay.​

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• Art direction & illustration: Created original key frames and 2D art for each scene, defining color palettes, lighting, and effects to express electricity, danger, and mystery around Hyperion and the Waffenträger.​

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• Animation, SFX & VFX: Broke down illustrations into layered elements, animated them frame‑by‑frame and with motion graphics, and added stylized particle effects, energy arcs, and sound design to amplify tension and spectacle.​