Barracuda Strike
3D Animated Teaser Trailer
The Challenge
Construct a fully 3D underwater Animated Teaser and accompanying CG assets for Seaworld's new Roller Coaster, Barracuda Strike! Launching in 2026! Content creation on a cinematic scale!
Our Approach
We went full PIXAR on this one, taking inspiration from Finding Nemo to create a vibrant underwater world. The look of lush colourful coral landscapes all lit with sunlight caustics realised a gorgeous world you'd love to plunge into. Just beware of the lurking Barracuda! Combined with photoreal full CG renders of the rollercoaster location in San Antonio, Texas.
The coral environment really POPs with all its colour, its a pity we fly past it so fast! Check out our making-of video on Instagram for a breakdown!
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Chip Harrison - Content Manager at Seaworld SA for United Parks & Resorts
People & Skills
Director: Jonathan Lax
Producer: Chip Harrison
Lead 3D Animator: Jon Hickley
Visual Effects: Jonathan Lax
Environment Modelling: James Broadley
Environment Detailing: Ollie Walsh
Sound Designer/Editor: Alistair Lax
Project Manager: Chloë Lovern
Storyboarding and Moodboards
Environment Design
Animatic Development
3D Modelling, Asset Creation
Lighting and Material Development
Dynamics Simulation
Seamless Visual Effects
Depth Compositing
Sound Design and Original Music Composition