Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest
Secret Mode / The Chinese Room
Working on the announce trailer for Still Wakes the Deep: Siren's Rest was an amazing experience. As a fan of the base game, being part of its DLC trailer was a true passion project.
I wore two hats during production. I started out as the Video Editor, where I built the initial animatic that set the tone and rhythm for the trailer. Once the animatic was locked, I transitioned into the role of sole Cinematic Artist for the project.
As the Cinematic Artist, I created custom in-engine scenes that appear throughout the trailer - from the eerie slow-burn opening, to the sudden jarring flashes of horror in the back half. I worked with in-game assets to craft these cinematic moments - using lighting, set dressing and composition to amplify the emotional impact while staying true to the game's unsettling tone.
Credits
Video Editor (Animatic) and Cinematic Artist
