cyberpunk 2077
PRESSPACK
tomek bagiński
cyberpunk 2077
CATEGORY: GAME
PRODUCTION COUNTRY:
PRODUCTION YEAR: RUNNING TIME: TEASER
POLAND
2013
2 MIN. 10 SEC.
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3D SCANNING
ABOUT THE FILM
Ever since we set out to create it, we knew the promo would
work only if the female protagonist engendered a serious
emotional response in the viewers and push the aesthetic
boundaries of the typical female form. Video games frequently
feature banally designed female characters, composed of
the same hackneyed elements. Though undoubtedly beautiful, these characters are often contrived. In this particular
case, the ability to work with a real actress thoroughly
transformed the film.
The 3D scanning enabled us to capture this fleeting element of authenticity, to use the beauty of a real person. It
was truly a qualitative change. Despite the fact that the
scanned models required processing and remodeling, they
turned out to be the perfect solution for this project, as far
as both timeframe and quality are concerned.
The teaser announces a new video game ( developed by Polish
video game company CD Projekt RED ) based on Cyberpunk
2020 – an RPG system created by Mike Pondsmith back in
the 90’s.
INSPIRATIONS & CONCEPT
Usually, working on video game cutscenes involves creating
a visual story in an already established world: the animation
process is very orderly, divided into classic stages, and
predictable. This time around, it was markedly different.
The first drafts of the screenplay and preliminary concept
art was created when the game was still in initial stages of
core development. In the course of our collaboration with CD
Projekt RED, we approached dozens of ideas before settling
on a seemingly freeze-framed setting that referenced one of
the illustrations from the original game manual.
PRODUCTION
Parallel to the teaser, the developer fleshed out the game
itself: its concept, style, look, and feel. The ideas introduced
into the movie influenced game development, while the latter simultaneously modified the teaser. This made the film
a logistical and organizational challenge but it also imbued
it with much more spontaneity and creativity.
CREATORS
DIRECTOR/STORY
TOMEK BAGIŃSKI – DIRECTOR & CREATIVE PRODUCER
Born in Białystok in 1976. Dropped out of college where he
studied architecture to pursue animation direction.
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In 1997, he joined Platige Image where he currently serves
as a creative director. Directed over 100 ads, game cinematics,
animated shorts, and worked on multiple artistic projects.
His movies, “The Cathedral” ( 2002 ), “Fallen Art” ( 2004 ), and
“The Kinematograph” ( 2009 ) garnered international praise
and success.
“The Cathedral” was nominated for an Academy Award in
2003 and received the Best of Show award at the SIGGRAPH
festival. “Fallen Art” received the Jury Honors at the 2005
SIGGRAPH and the BAFTA Award. “The Kinematograph” was
nominated for the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Tomek directed the animated set design for the “Seven
Gates of Jerusalem” concert, which was nominated for an
Emmy Award in 2009. In 2010, Bagiński directed “The Ani­
mated History of Poland” which promoted Poland at the Expo
2010 in Shanghai. In 2011, he served as the creative director
for the MOVE YOUR IMAGINATIONcampaign that promoted
Polish tourism at the ITB tourism trade fair.
Bagiński was also responsible for directing the iconic
cinematics for “The Witcher”, “The Witcher 2: Assassins of
Kings” and “Cyberpunk 2077” all of which were released by
CDProjekt RED.
He’s currently involved in several feature projects.
Filmography ( animated short director ):
• ( 1998 ) “Rain”
• ( 2001 ) “The Cathedral”
• ( 2004 ) “Fallen Art”
• ( 2009 ) “The Kinematograph”
ANIMATION DIRECTOR
MACIEJ JACKIEWICZ – ANIMATION DIRECTOR
& CG SUPERVISOR
He has started his cooperation with Platige Image by creating an animated short „Nocna Zmiana” in 2001.
For several years he’s been involved in production of many
commercials, artistic animations and special projects, becoming the supervisor of some of the most challenging works
done in Platige Image.
Lately he turned to animation directing and co-created
“Witcher 2: Assasins of Kings” cinematic and “Cyberpunk
2077” teaser.
Working as CG Supervisor, Maciej participated in creating
cinematics for games “The Witcher”.
In 2008 he was co-nominated for the VES Awards for
special effects in the game cinematic “The Witcher Intro”.
He also supervised animation for other special projects
produced by Platige Image. “Grunwald. Battle of Sescentenary”
and “Move Your Imagination Dance” are the most important.
The first is a spot for social campaign organised by National
Centre of Culture. The second - animated stereoscopic set
design for a dancing show producend for Polish Tourist
Organisation.
Selected filmography:
• ( 2010 ) Grunwald Battle of Sescentenary – Art Director,
CG Supervisor
• ( 2012 ) The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings – Animation
Director, CG Supervisor
• ( 2013 ) Cyberpunk 2077 – Animation Director, CG
Supervisor
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PRODUCER
PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Paulina Machalica-Niemira,
Platige Image is a vehicle for creative endeavors with 15
years of experience in creating stunning visuals and carrying
out technologically advanced projects. Since our inception,
we have combined film and advertising work with a strong
passion for art, education, and entertainment. The company
attracts and creates revolutionary ideas and innovations.
The Platige team is made up of 150 professionals: directors,
art directors, graphic designers, and producers. Our staff is
very passionate about storytelling, that’s why we constantly
seek out new and original ways to shape narratives and
experiment with new media.
The studio has been internationally recognized with over
200 awards and honors: our animated shorts received the
Main Prize at the SIGGRAPH festival four times, they also
received the British Academy of Film and Television Arts
( BAFTA ) Award. The studio was nominated for an OSCAR™,
the Golden Palm at Cannes, and the Golden Lion at the Venice
Film Festival.
Monika Paćkowska
CREDITS
PLATIGE IMAGE
DIRECTOR: Tomek Bagiński
STORY: Tomek Bagiński
CG SUPERVISOR: Maciej Jackiewicz
ANIMATION DIRECTOR: Maciej Jackiewicz
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Marcin Kobylecki, Jarosław Sawko,
Piotr Sikora
PRODUCER: Marta Staniszewska
SENIOR ENVIRONMENT ARTIST: Marcin Stępień
CHARACTER ARTISTS: Dani Garcia, Paweł Jaruga, Stanisław
Marek, Tomasz Stefański
TOMASZ STRYJEWSKI,
ENVIRONMENT ARTISTS: Robert Kudera, Artur Szymczak,
Marcin Więch
CONCEPT ARTISTS: Damian Bajowski, Jakub Jabłoński, Maciej
Kuciara, Maciej Rębisz
ADDITIONAL CONCEPT ARTISTS: Jakub Bogaczyński, Adam
Trędowski, Rafał Wojtunik
RENDERING ARTIST: Szlum Pinkumbaum
COMPOSITING ARTIST: Szlum Pinkumbaum
LAYOUT: Szlum Pinkumbaum
ANIMATORS: Michał Kaleniecki, Damian Nenow, Bartłomiej Kik
FX TD: Łukasz Sobisz
CHARACTER TD: Bartosz Opatowiecki, Mateusz Popławski
ADDITIONAL 3D ARTISTS: Jarosław Handrysik, Konrad
Kiełczykowski, Bartłomiej Walendziak, Sebastian Ośka,
Artur Owśnicki, Kamil Pohl, Piotr Tatar, Hubert Zegardło
IT: Jakub Dąbrowski, Piotr Getka, Tomasz Kruszona, Łukasz
Olewniczak, Tomasz Zając
DI SUPPORT: Piotr Janisiewicz, Maciej Niemirski, Mariusz
Seliga, Michał Własiuk, Maciej Żak
MUSIC: “Bullets” written by Darius Keeler, Pollard Berrier
perform by Archive published by Hangman Records subpublished by Fintage Publishing B.V. published in Poland by
Warner Music Poland Sp. z o.o.
SOUND DESIGN AND MIX: Kuba Pietrzak ( Box Postproduction )
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3D SCANNING PERFORMERS: Katarzyna Danysz-Żelewska,
Tomek Bagiński, Maciej Jackiewicz, Piotr Prokop
CASTING: Maciej Nawrotkiewicz
MAKE UP: Marta Domagała
COSTUMES: Magdalena Adamczyk, Anna Szumińska
3D SCANNING SESSION: IR-Entertainment Ltd.
SPECIAL THANKS: Arkadiusz Dorynek
JUICE
ART DIRECTING: Michał Dwojak-Hara, Michał Misiński
3D ARTISTS: Błażej Kowalski, Łukasz Dziedziński, Jarosław
Handrysik, Przemysław Słabiak
CD PROJEKT RED
PRODUCER: Adam Badowski
STORY CONSULTING: Sebastian Stępień
CONCEPT ARTIST: Robert Adler
CHARACTER MODELER: Ovidiu Voica
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