This project holds special significance for our team — it was our first work in the new lineup. The project brought us closer together and revealed the strengths of each member in a new way.
Let’s move on to the case: the HFC tournament in Kazakhstan. According to the technical brief, we needed to showcase the key locations of the event:
- the city of Almaty;
- Almaty Arena.
In addition, the client wanted to feature a powerful VFX element — a massive burst of energy with millions of particles rushing through the city, flying over and “wrapping around” Almaty’s most iconic landmarks.
After completing the matchmove for all scenes, we recreated digital 3D models of every building and structure interacting with the particle flow. This approach allowed us to realistically show the shadows, reflections, and glow from the energy, adding depth and authenticity to the CGI.
