Harry Potter — A Hogwarts Express
Role: Edit, 3D, 2D, Motion Design, Compositing, Color
Hope you have your ticket ready—an all-new magical adventure is on the horizon! Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure is set to depart in 2025, and you won’t want to miss the ride.
Sneaky Owl Productions teamed up with De Los Angeles Studio to bring the teaser for A Hogwarts Express Adventure to life. Working from client-provided concept stills, our team meticulously transformed initial storyboards into cinematic style frames, dynamic animatics, and motion tests, ultimately crafting a fully polished animated sequence. From concept to final deliverables, De Los Angeles Studio ensured every frame captured the wonder and excitement of the Wizarding World.
A Hogwarts Express
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Exploring Adobe’s 3D Render Pipeline
This sequence showcases the power of Adobe’s 3D rendering pipeline. I started by using Adobe Illustrator to extrude vector artwork into 3D forms. Next, I brought the models into Adobe Dimension to apply textures and refine materials. The textured models were then imported into Adobe After Effects, where I leveraged the Advanced 3D Render Engine for final rendering. To enhance realism, I used HDRIs inside After Effects for dynamic scene lighting. The final composition and output were completed within After Effects, demonstrating a seamless workflow across Adobe’s creative suite.
Look Development
Early in the process, the client wanted to create a look inspired by the original train station, without being a replica. These concepts were created using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Firefly.
Credits
Client: Rail Events Incorporated
Production: Sneaky Owl Media
Director: Walter Temple
Animation Studio: De Los Angeles Inc
Art Director: Fabian Tejada
Animation: Fabian Tejada
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https://harrypottertrainadventure.com