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The Journey of an IP: Technicolor Games, Part of Technicolor Creative Studios.

The Mill collaborated with Bungie on an epic cinematic launch trailer series for ‘Destiny 2: Beyond Light’ directed by Ilya Abulkhanov. 

With our rich history in mind, Technicolor Games part of Technicolor Creative Studios is unlike any other studio offering full-service production across a single IP from in-game to Film, TV, Advertising, and Animation.

As a Technicolor Creative Studio, we’re part of an award-winning network of global VFX and creative technology studios, MPCThe Mill and Mikros Animation.

Each of our four studios are powered by shared technologies, creative talent, R&D, and investment in future platforms. Technicolor Creative Studios has the power to provide our partners with solutions across their full IP journey, from film development to in-game assets and marketing materials. We work to inspire the world’s most creative games developers to have unlimited ideas and to consistently deliver the best creative output.

As part of Technicolor Creative Studios, we provide state of the art grading stations and colorists to support, guide and enhance all aspects of gameplay. We work with our clients across cinematic color design, giving the edge to some of the biggest and most standout games in the world with exceptional film-like color grading, this something we do best!

We take a look at The Mills work with Bungie above on the Destiny 2 trailer. The Mill are specialists in campaign ideation, creative technology and production while partnering with brands to deliver impact across all media. The Mills team of original thinkers, directors, designers, developers and producers share the same ambition: To create memorable experiences that excite and captivate audiences.

The Mill team worked hand-in hand with Bungie to develop the concept and an overall narrative that would build suspense around this exhilarating reveal. Ilya explains, “Constant communication and collaboration on this project was crucial. The creative development with Bungie’s in-house experts and the huge technical feat required from my team within The Mill were both a dream to be part of.” 

Ilya and The Mill design team developed a vast, other-worldly landscape before interweaving it with the intriguing sections of activating pyramids. The characters make their perilous journeys across the icy tundra of Europa, the moon of Jupiter. Ilya comments, “Speed, pace and a sense of mystery within each of the scenarios was crucial to allow for the interconnectedness of what is happening to build a subtle rhythmic tension.”  

The Mill’s visual effects team crafted a vast range of effects, from the luminescent magical effects on Eris’ hands and the ground beneath her; to the pulsing energy that surrounds the pyramids. The unique weather systems required layered simulations; automating elements but retaining the ability to art direct the result. Ilya adds, “All elements: design, visual effects, spacious composition of shots in terms of cinematography, color palette, editing, sound design, score and grade come together to set the mood required for a journey this colossal.”

Whether crafting hi-end trailers, in-game design or exceptional gaming advertising that draws players in we collaborate with world-class gaming companies & developers to create next-level communication for AAA games with gaming technology, VR & more.

We are trusted specialists in Visual Effects, Creative Production and Experiences. The Mills projects include the creation of digital products, virtual and physical experiences as well as world-class visual effects and video production. We use our expertise in emerging technology and mastery of visual storytelling to craft extraordinary brand stories.

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