GymShark
🎯 Project Objective
Create a visually gripping, cinematic story that embodies Gymshark’s bold identity—power, rebellion, and transformation.
This isn’t just about showcasing Gymshark apparel — it’s about embodying the brand’s raw power and untamed energy. Through high-end cinematic 3D animation, we crafted a bold visual narrative that transforms a logo into a legend. This is more than a commercial — it’s a symbol of strength, freedom, and evolution in motion.
🧩 Work Process Overview
1. Pre-Production
🎯. Concept & Creative Direction
Inspiration: Marvel superhero intros, action movie trailers, and Gymshark’s dynamic brand energy.
Visual Metaphor: A humanoid shark escapes captivity (an Airplane) to take over the Airplane—symbolizing freedom, power, and peak athletic form.
🎨 Style Guide
Establish visual style based on the brand "GymShark" graphics : mix of painterly textures and realism.
Define lighting mood boards (e.g., cold dark night, storm).
Stick with a dark mode approach nothing fancy and colourful to tell
a far more deeper story.






👤 Character Design & Modeling
Refine and finalize the Shark Character And The Airplane.
Build high-detail 3D models of each character Equipment using the right tools to get a high fidelty models without sacrificing time iterating going forward .
Texture characters with UV maps and PBR materials .
Rig characters for animation (facial and body rigs) and test skeletons for mobility.
2. Asset Creation
🏞 Scene & Environment Creation
Create a stormy Sky : clouds , Thunder .
Integrate dynamic elements: particle systems for muzzle effect, volumetric fog.
Optimize for cinematic camera usage (e.g., wide-angle sweeping shots, close-ups).
3. Animation Production
🎥 Animation & Cinematography
Keyframe animation for action sequences and emotional beats.
Cinematic camera work: tracking shots, depth-of-field focus, slow-motion impact moments.
Main Poses :












4. Post-Production
🧠 Editing & Compositing
Assemble scenes in timeline, adjusting cuts to sync with score and dialogue.
Add VFX layers: spell particles, embers, rain, motion blur, lens flares.
Color grading to match cinematic quality and enhance mood transitions.


🔊 Sound Design & Music
Original orchestral score composed to accentuate promo beats and emotional highs.
Voiceover recording for narration or character lines.
SFX layering: thunder, storm.
Our team
At the heart of our success is a belief in the power of individuality. Founded by Soufiane and Soulaimane Essatti, our team is a dynamic collective of passionate creatives and skilled professionals. We bring together top talent from diverse fields—each member contributing their unique strengths to deliver bold, original, and high-impact work. Together, we don’t just collaborate—we elevate each other to push boundaries and bring ideas to life.


Soufiane Essatti
– Co-Founder / Art Director
A visionary with an eye for detail, Soufiane leads the creative direction of our projects. From concept to final frame, he ensures that every artistic decision aligns with our storytelling goals and visual identity.


Soulaimane Essatti
– Co-Founder / Art Director
With a deep passion for design and animation, Soulaimane brings bold ideas to life through thoughtful artistic leadership. His focus on style, mood, and originality helps shape the unique look and feel of everything we create.


Special Thanks
We are deeply grateful for every department that brings our visions to life. From the meticulous work of our modeling artists who sculpt each detail, to our animators who breathe life into characters and environments, every frame reflects dedication and skill.


Our rigging and simulation teams ensure fluid, dynamic movement, while our lighting artists craft mood and emotion through visual atmosphere. And none of it would shine without the precision and polish of our rendering specialists, who transform raw scenes into cinematic experiences.
Statement
Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, we are more than a studio—we’re a creative family.


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