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Ahsoka, Narwhal Studios' 7th major Star Wars project, challenged our Virtual Art Department to meticulously craft virtual environments that closely mirrored the final pixel result, emphasizing the need for precision and attention to detail. Drawing on the experience of our VAD supervisor from The Mandalorian Season 3, we were able to seamlessly introduce the new team of production designers, DP’s, and directors to our virtual scouting workflow. The onboarding sessions were thorough, ensuring alignment between the VAD team and key creatives with the production process. In meeting the client's expectations, our focus required dedicated effort in lighting, with an emphasis on prioritizing asset development. Accommodating changes in virtual set design and ICVFX projects posed challenges, met with an early, thorough exploration of the set's look and a strategic soft cutoff point. The VAD team's adaptability allowed us to quickly move past the initial blockout phase, reaching the polishing stage efficiently. Collaborating with key creatives, including production designer Andrew Jones, director Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, Industrial Light and Magic, and others, underscored a strategic approach, balancing creativity with the project's timeline. So proud of every artist and team member who worked on this project. We hope you enjoy our breakdown case study showcasing the environments evolutions from Narwhals Virtual Art Department sets, to the final scenes. https://lnkd.in/exsm-yKw #VirtualProduction #FilmMaking #NarwhalStudios #Ahsoka #lucasfilm #virtualartdepartment #vad #unrealengine #ue5 Felix Jorge Safari Sosebee Arctic7