Age of Empires Mobile
Cinematics
Age of Empires Mobile
3D Animation
Age of Empires, a legendary historical real-time strategy series first released in 1997, expanded to mobile with Age of Empires Mobile, co-developed by TiMi Studio Group and World's Edge. The game launched globally on October 17, 2024, and is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Our role was to oversee and refine the story rhythm, design a 2D animatic from the storyboard, and evolve it into a 3D animatic. We also supervised motion capture and developed the 3D animation pipeline, to bring the cinematic to life.
Motion Capture Production
Once the layout and camera work were finalized, we designed and supervised the motion capture shoot, ensuring that every performance and movement aligned with the creative vision of the project.
Following the motion capture session, we refined and polished the animations to bring the story fully to life. Through careful adjustment and iteration, we added the final details needed to create a seamless and engaging cinematic experience.
Storyboard Collaboration
We joined the project during the storyboard phase, helping to refine the narrative and guide the production through multiple iterations. Working closely with the team allowed us to shape key moments of the film before moving into production.
Production
Production was again quite a challange to manage since we had multiple persons working on the show over a year and it was sometimes in and out of production.
A Long Journey
The project spanned approximately ten months, making it both a challenging and rewarding creative journey. Over that time, the team navigated numerous technical and artistic challenges, each contributing to the development of the final piece.
Results
This is the point where we proudly present what we ended up with.
