Arcane is my favorite TV series, and I still enjoy watching it. It inspired me to learn more about creating 3D scenes.
I wanted to effectively reverse-engineer the techniques that Fortiche used for the intro of Season 1. I began by exporting the video as a PNG sequence and using it as the background for my main camera. This allowed me to closely examine the lighting and positioning, so I could place my lights and models exactly where they needed to be. After rendering, I completed the project by adding stylized visual effects to the characters, such as radial lighting, dust, and film burn, as well as creating the linear wipe that occurs at the beginning.
