MAGIC THE GATHERING : DAWN OF THE PHYREXIAN INVASION

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Role

Concept Artist (Pre Production)

Client

Wizard of the Coast (via Axis Studios)

Year

2022

Overview

Concept design support for the Dawn of the Phyrexian Invasion trailer, centered on the Time Machine as a key narrative asset in the final sequence, with additional previs and environment support.

Design Goal

To design cinematic hero assets that translate Magic: The Gathering's established lore and iconography into clear, readable cinematic forms.

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Credit

Art Director - Gareth Hector Concept Artist - Yogi Soelastama

Responsibilities

Time Machine asset design; Concept animation & previs; Shot-driven refinement; Environment/prop support.

Outcome

Final designs were approved and integrated into the cinematic, contributing to clear visual storytelling and faithful representation of the game's lore.

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