Here’s a link to an extremely cool retrospective on the art and design of the TV series itself. https://characterdesignreferences.com/art-of-animation-6/art-of-oban-star-racers
Art Direction, GUI Design & 3D Production. Fully immersive browser based 3D flying game. Environment and vehicle designs derived directly from television show assets, utilizing some of our favroite front projection texture baking techniques.
The team had a blast executing and play testing this one, stretching the Otoy engine to its limits to create an immersive experience which is very faithful to the look of the show.
Link: The Great Race of Oban
Client: Disney Channel / Jetix
Agency: Smashing Ideas
Awards:
THE WEB MARKETING ASSOCIATION IS PROUD TO PRESENT THIS
2007 WEBAWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT
JETIX
The Great Race of Oban
Broadcasting Standard of Excellence
Producer: Ben Tripoli Vice President: Mindy Stockfield Director: Jill Hotchkiss Director: Tracy McAndrew Joe Santos (Smashing Ideas) Evan Clarrissimeaux (Smashing Ideas) Jake Carvey (Smashing Ideas)