Darkwatch Mini-Doc
Curse of the West
Back in October 2023 I became obsessed with the video game Darkwatch. What started off as a short Halloween special, quickly spiraled out of control. Before I knew it, it was basically a mini documentary. The more I learned about the game and the history of High Moon Studios, the more I knew this was a story I had to share.
Striving to create original games in the face of corporate mergers and financial limitations. That’s what it’s about. Plus I was lucky enough to find a bevy of behind the scenes info. Especially this awesome article by Eric Switzer.
Armed to the Teeth
At the time, Darkwatch was my most ambitious video on the channel. Featuring over 40 After Effects compositions, I used motion graphics both to illustrate the games development, and to capture the attitude of the its visual direction. Lots of gritty skeuomorphism and serrated edge fitting of mid-2000s vampire hunting action.
