Samurai | Title Sequence

Direction, Design & Animation

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Enjoy the last title sequence of Samurai in full CG, a new animation series directed by our founder Guido Lanari. If you want to learn more about the project, visit his Instagram & Behance.

Two futuristic warriors, one in mid-air with a sword and one on the ground wielding a spear, engaged in a stylized combat scene. Background features abstract streaks and lines. Text overlays include 'VFX Supervision Ross Morris' and 'Environment Desi
A futuristic motorcycle rider in black and white gear and helmet, holding a sword, set against a dark background with light streaks, with text indicating art direction by David Ariew.
Close-up of a gloved hand gripping a sword hilt against a black background, with text reading 'Texture Design Travis Davids' and Japanese characters.
A futuristic robot's arm extends forward in a sleek, black metallic design with glowing lights, set against a background of streaked gray and white lines indicating motion.
Close-up of a futuristic robot in black and silver armor with glowing yellow lights on its face, giving a thumbs-up gesture.
Close-up of a futuristic motorcycle or vehicle with illuminated lights, dark background, and sleek, metallic design.
A close-up of a futuristic black device with a rounded, illuminated button on top, surrounded by a glossy surface with protective dust and smudges.
Close-up of a metallic wristwatch with a dark background.
A large, menacing, black alien creature with glowing orange eyes and an elongated head facing a human figure dressed in futuristic clothing on a dark stage.
Two futuristic humanoid robots are in an encounter, with one robot reaching out its hand towards the other in a dark, dramatic setting.
  • 3D grayscale model of interconnected abstract shapes with grid lines overlay.

    Composition & Animation

    In this part of the process, we focus on the general composition of the image. The directionality, weight & hierarchy of the elements, as well as the movements & articulations of the main subject.

  • Close-up of a sleek, modern robot hand made of white material with detailed fingers.

    Lighting & Camera

    Once we are happy with the composition, we start designing the lights and camera parameters. No materials / colors are added yet. Here we focus on the foundations of the image.

  • Close-up of a tangled pile of black and silver metal watch bands.

    Final Render

    It’s time to apply realism to our subject and bring life to the image with materials, textures & color. We do some last adjustments to the lights and camera paremeters and render the final image.

Project: Samurai
Direction, Design & Animation: Glid Studio