Vega Awards Platinum Winner Winner

2025

Caspian Dream Liner

Entrant Company

Fortes.Vision

Category

Video / Online Video (Single) - Real Estate

Client's Name

Sea Breeze Real Estate

Country / Region

Ukraine

Caspian Dream Liner is an innovative residential project located on an artificial island in the Caspian Sea, designed to embody the elegance and grandeur of a luxury cruise liner. Envisioned as a sanctuary, the project aims to provide a refined living experience for discerning residents seeking tranquility and sophistication. To realize this vision, the client sought to develop a comprehensive marketing content suite that includes captivating images, a promotional video, and supporting materials for a large-scale advertising campaign, positioning the complex as a desirable lifestyle destination.

A notable challenge was integrating animated characters into the promotional content. Utilizing Unreal Engine, the team concentrated on refining character movement, clothing, and interactions with the environment, which led to valuable learning experiences. Collaborating with specialists from the high-end movie visual effects industry enabled the project to incorporate cinematic techniques, enhancing the overall presentation beyond traditional architectural visualization.

This effort culminated in a high-quality promotional video that seamlessly combines architectural visualization with a compelling narrative. The integration of advanced visual effects and character animation created a captivating story that showcases the unique appeal of the Caspian Dream Liner, establishing it as both a prestigious residence and a distinguished lifestyle choice.

In conclusion, the video marries tailored visual storytelling with high-end architectural design. Despite challenges in character animation and the necessity for expertise in visual effects, the project successfully fulfilled the client’s expectations, solidifying the property as a luxurious lifestyle destination. This project emphasizes the importance of blending architectural visualization with narrative elements to create an immersive marketing experience that resonates with potential buyers.

Key takeaways include the significance of cross-industry collaboration in enhancing architectural visualization and the necessity of overcoming technical challenges to achieve a high level of realism. A well-crafted narrative not only elevates the visual experience but also transforms a marketing video into an emotional journey, ensuring the project's distinctiveness in a competitive real estate market.

Credits

Daniel Nagaets/ Fortes.Vision
Art Director
Koss Turbin/ Fortes.Vision
Creative Director
Tim Slobodian/ Fortes.Vision
Video Colorist
Kostya Lupandin/ Fortes.Vision
Video Editor
Dmytro Karepin/ Fortes.Vision
3D Artist
Roman Bogomaz/ Fortes.Vision
3D Artist
Kateryna Ortynska/ Fortes.Vision
Project Manager
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