mantis
Deliverables: 3 Animated Videos and 1 NFT badge
mantis - Season 2 Teaser
Project Overview
The first video was created as a teaser for Mantis Season 2, showcasing the world of Mantis in a style that aligns with the comic’s cartoon/anime aesthetic. Dream Machine Studio crafted a 3D animation with comic-style shading, presenting a cyberpunk-inspired city filled with vibrant plant life to fit the unique, futuristic theme of the story.
Complexity level: Medium
Credits used: ~28
Design Approach
The video highlights the cyberpunk cityscape, vibrant plants intertwined with futuristic technology. The shading technique was carefully designed to match the comic’s style, blending 3D animation with a hand-drawn look for a cohesive visual experience.
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Mantis - Break Free Animation
Project Overview
The second video for Mantis focused on delivering a video around Lady Mantis, combining both an 8-bit arcade and cyberpunk aesthetic. The video not only represents the message of “Break Free” but also announces that the waitlist for Season 2 is now open.
Complexity level: Medium
Credits used: ~16
Design Approach
We aimed to merge nostalgic and futuristic elements by starting with an 8-bit arcade scene, where Lady Mantis is introduced as a retro pixelated character. As the animation progresses, her transformation is shown through a powerful action sequence where she smashes the arcade screen. The scene then shifts from the arcade setting to the cyberpunk skyline, where Lady Mantis stands triumphantly on a skyscraper rooftop. The visual journey emphasizes empowerment, seamlessly tying into the message that the waitlist for Season 2 is now open.
mantis - deposit feature teaser
Project Overview
This video was created to build excitement around the Mantis Deposit Feature, focusing on the “Earn more, do anything onchain, from anywhere” tagline. The animation features Lady Mantis in a dynamic, action-packed sequence that emphasizes the new feature’s benefits, with a strong call to action for users to Pre Fund Their Accounts and start earning credits.
Complexity level: Medium
Credits used: ~19
Design Approach
We blended text and 3D elements to deliver a high-quality visual narrative. The video opens with the tagline “Earn more, do anything onchain, from anywhere”, followed by a close-up shot of Lady Mantis’s eyes, setting a dramatic tone. The action escalates as the camera shifts to a side view of Lady Mantis running across a rooftop. The energy peaks when she leaps from the rooftop, her wings extending as she begins to fly, visually symbolizing the “Break Free” message.
mantis - waitlist nft badge
Project Overview
Mantis requested a unique NFT badge to reward participants of their waitlist. The badge was designed to be on-brand with the Mantis world and lore, serving as a collectible item that users could mint. The final concept featured Lady Mantis standing in a cherry blossom park within the city, with a badge made of gold, intricately covered in branches and leaves, symbolizing the natural elements present in the Mantis universe.
Complexity level: Medium
Credits used: ~17
Design Approach
We created a visually striking 3D gold badge, incorporating elements of both nature and urban life to reflect the fusion of organic and cyberpunk themes in the Mantis lore. The badge features detailed branches and leaves intertwined with the gold surface, emphasizing both strength and growth. Lady Mantis stands prominently within a cherry blossom park, grounding the badge in the rich world of Mantis.
Project Highlights
The Mantis project allowed us to explore a diverse range of motion design and 3D work, creating captivating content that reflected the rich lore and cyberpunk aesthetics of the Mantis universe. Each deliverable brought a unique element to the brand:
Season 2 Teaser: A vibrant, 3D comic-style video showcasing the futuristic, cyberpunk world of Mantis with organic elements, highlighting the setting of Season 2.
Break Free Animation: A powerful, action-packed video combining 8-bit arcade nostalgia with dynamic cyberpunk visuals. This animation emphasized the message of freedom while also opening the waitlist for users.
Deposit Feature Launch: A high-energy 3D teaser where Lady Mantis takes flight, symbolizing the “Break Free” theme. The video hyped up the launch of the deposit feature and encouraged users to pre-fund their accounts.
NFT Badge: A 3D gold badge designed for waitlist participants, featuring Lady Mantis standing in a cherry blossom park. The intricate design tied together natural and futuristic elements, staying true to the Mantis lore.
Each project came together to form a cohesive narrative around the Mantis brand, blending strong visual storytelling with high-quality design and animation. These works not only elevated Mantis’ presence but also engaged users with a unique, immersive experience.
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