Inside the Mind of Territory Studio: VFX, UI, and an Epic Dune Graphics Breakdown
Territory Studio’s creative minds behind Dune: Prophecy, Call of Duty Black Ops 6, and Vast Haven-1 spill the beans on designing for Hollywood, gaming, and the ever-evolving world of motion design.
Ever wonder how mind-blowing sci-fi interfaces, cinematic VFX, and hyper-realistic game graphics come to life? In this episode, Joey sits down with the brains behind Territory Studio—Marti Romances, Luke Kaile, Russ Gautier, and Liam Proniewicz—to talk shop. They also show an awesome graphics breakdown for Dune: Prophecy. 💪🏻
These are the artists making blockbuster visuals happen, and trust us, you’ll want to hear what they have to say.
If you’re a motion designer, VFX artist, or just someone who geeks out over killer design, this is a must-watch:
A Few Cool Things You’ll Learn:
🔥 VFX Is Going Global
The best studios don’t just make great work—they know where to find it. Territory breaks down how diversifying across different markets (and time zones) helps them stay ahead, even when one region slows down.
🎮 The Future of UI Is Interactive
Forget static screens. The next wave of UI in film and gaming is all about interactivity. Territory shares how they’re designing futuristic interfaces that actually feel like they belong in the world they’re building.
🚀 Bringing Sci-Fi to Life in Vast Haven-1
Designing a space station that feels real (and not just another generic spaceship) is no joke. The team dives into how they blended science with stunning visuals to create something truly next-level.
🎞️ Dune, Call of Duty, and Designing for Blockbusters
From sand-swept dystopias to high-adrenaline combat zones, Territory reveals how they bring their signature visual style to everything from epic sci-fi sagas to AAA video games.
🤖 AI, the Future of Motion Design, and Why You Gotta Stay Nimble
AI is shaking up the creative industry—so how do you stay relevant? The team shares their thoughts on keeping up with new tech while staying true to the craft.
Hit play, take notes (or just nerd out), and get inspired by some of the best in the business. Watch the full episode above! 🚀
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