DARPA [Broadcast Package]

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is a research agency of the USA Department of Defense responsible for developing military technology. We were tasked with creating a broadcast package for their SubT Challenge Virtual Finals, In-person Systems Finals Event and Awards Ceremony. The event pits robots against each other in races to test their ability to map, search, and navigate complex underground environments in hopes they can aid soldiers. You can watch the competition coverage here.

We designed the data to enhance the competition runs and add additional real-time information for the viewers. Our visuals aimed to convey DARPA’s concepts of technology and innovation through eye-catching design and plenty of HUD greebles.

Credits

2D Designers/Animators: Sam Wu, Jack Steadson, Luke Hildreth, Billy Woods, Andrea Abtahi
3D Designers/Animators: Sam Wu, Jack Steadson, Luke Hildreth, Billy Woods, Andrea Abtahi
Developers: Andrew Bihner, Jake Rodelius
Sound Designer: Joey Gregurich

Element 1: Top 10 Highlights

I was responsible for the motion graphics event transitions, including “Top 10 Highlights” and subsequent “Number Countdown” transitions. The transitions would be intercut between footage from the competition.

Design, animation and compositing by Sam Wu, background particle system by Billy Woods.

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Element 2: Replay Wipe

I was responsible for the motion graphics event transitions, including the “Replay” wipe. This transition would be intercut between footage from the competition.

Design, animation and compositing by Sam Wu, background particle system by Billy Woods.

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Element 3: Robot Infographics

I was responsible for the “Robot Infographics” which served as character stats for each of the robots.

Design and animation by Sam Wu, additional rendering support by Luke Hildreth.

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