Stories by Xenia
Overview
Story by Xenia commissioned an animation that would briefly describe the story of the game and generate interest. To achieve this, I proposed an opening scene featuring a murder and the iconic Vienna cityscape, strategically designed to quickly engage the audience and establish a contextual foundation. Subsequent scenes seamlessly introduce the investigation department, key characters including the inspector and suspects, and the game's central elements - the dossier and the online platform.
Team
Agueda Peña: Creative Direction, Set Design, Stop-Motion and Postproduction.
Cé Marina: Art Direction and Illustration.
Ivo Santos: Sound design and Music.
Process
The entire animation was meticulously handcrafted on paper, with the exception of the tangible in-game elements delivered to players via postal mail. My collaborator, Ce Marina, assumed the role of art director and masterfully illustrated the scenes and intricate sets. In parallel, the sound design and musical composition were skillfully orchestrated by Ivo Santos, adding depth and atmosphere to the entire animation.
The majority of the scenes were brought to life through captivating stop-motion animation. However, for the dynamic interactive segments within the online platform, I employed a montage technique that seamlessly integrated various frames to achieve a smoother and more fluid representation of user interaction.