Hi everyone! We’re a group of final-year students from the University of Hertfordshire. We’re creating a sci-fi cinematic trailer for our game SHIFT in Unreal Engine, and we’ll be documenting our process and progress in this thread with regular updates.
Feedback on anything (story beats, environment art, lighting, camera work, animation, VFX, editing, audio) is hugely appreciated. Thanks for checking it out!
Core Members:
Valen Kua Wei Lun: Director, Art Director, Concept Artist - ( Artstation )
Ong Nanxi: Lead Concept Artist, Level Designer - ( Artstation )
Lim Jie: Lead Environment Artist, Prop Artist - ( Artstation )
Zen Seah Song Wei: Lead Character Artist, Environment Artist - ( Artstation )
Synopsys:
In a decaying virtual world on the edge of collapse, you play as a lone maintenance technician sent to restore failing power cores. Wander a tranquil, utopian landscape, then enter broken dimensions within the cores themselves, where gravity twists against you and your shield drains with every step. Navigate perilous platforms, survive the hazards, and ultimately decide the fate of this fragile digital realm.
Some WIP images to show you the mood and feel:
Made a simple animation for our animators to reference