Case Study
Team USA World Cup Intro
The Stats

Project: Team USA Special Teaser Intro

Client: Fox Sports

Budget: $60,000

Timeline: 45 Days

Animation Style: 2D with touches of 3D.

The Ask

Fox Sports needed a dynamic animated teaser intro for the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) to air before all of their games during the World Cup. The objective was to create a powerful and visually compelling piece that would build anticipation and national pride among viewers.

“You guys, I’ve got some bad news. We can’t show any likenesses to players.”
The Challenge

No faces. Unfortunately, due to contracting with multiple brands and likeness rights, there  was a restriction on using player likenesses, requiring a creative approach to maintain excitement and authenticity. 

The Solution

To overcome these hurdles, we utilized strategic camera angles, shadows, and cropped compositions to obscure player faces while still maintaining a strong sense of movement and identity. The fully illustrated 2D animation allowed us to craft an engaging visual narrative without relying on direct player representation.

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