"Dawn of the duelist"
Valorant Masters Bangkok Cinematic
Massive Assembly teamed up once again with Valorant from Riot Games to create a striking cinematic trailer for the Valorant Champions Tour (VCT) Bangkok 2025.
Our mission was to reimagine the epic gameplay highlights from VCT Seoul 2024 as an immersive, cinematic experience. Four standout highlights from each region were carefully selected, and we elevated these iconic gameplay moments into a visually dynamic narrative, blending high-energy 3D animation with cel animation.
STORYBOARD
From scripting and storyboarding to pre-visualization, character animation, cel animation, and full-scale production, Massive Assembly managed every aspect of the project from start to finish.
PROCESS
DESIGN & ANIMATION
Our team meticulously recreated key plays, ensuring core fans instantly recognized these memorable moments. We crafted sequences that celebrated player skill while also amplifying the emotional intensity of competitive gaming.
STYLEFRAME
This cinematic trailer was crafted to deeply resonate with Valorant fans worldwide, capturing the excitement, passion, and adrenaline of the championship. Our goal was to build anticipation and deliver an impactful promotional piece for the upcoming VCT Bangkok in Thailand, honoring Valorant’s vibrant community and competitive spirit.
CREDIT
Client: Riot games
Agency: Massive Assembly
Executive Producers: Jason Yeh, Eugene Seo
Creative Direction: Jeff Han, Eugene Seo
Post Producing: Caique Oliveira
Storyboard: Zhi Kang Lim, Vince Wei Lee
Brand Art Direction: Yewon Kim, Angela Seryoung Park, Jun Hong
2D Motion: Caique Oliveira, Renato Navarro, João Nicoli
3D Design: Kyungrae Yu, Calars, Yaroslav Leschenko, Yuee Seo, Mindaugas Povilaitis, Renato Navarro, Jean Hwang, Baris Yavuz
Character Animation: Griffin Animation
Edit: Jeff Han, Caique Oliveira, João Nicoli
Concept & Matte Art: Misa Steinmetz
Cel Animation & 2D VFX: Hyunji Yoon, Unkai Co., Jean Hwang, Caique Oliveira
Compositing: Hyunji Yoon, Yaroslav Leschenko
Sound Design & Mix: Mike Leone
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