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Watch Le Chant de Rome (The Song of Rome) an animated short film directed by Vincent Bertrand, Blandine Camus, Yoann Dano, Clémence Ellerbach, Rémi Frech, Jules Noye during their studies at French digital arts school ARTFX. The film invites you to go back in time:
The Song of Rome is the story of Caius, one of the only survivors from the fire that consumed the city of Rome. As he tells us his story, his youth by the emperor Nero’s Side, he reveals to us how this love affair, combined with the political instability of the time, propelled him at the heart of a larger than life conspiracy. A plot that made Caius responsible for the great fire.
A making of is available, starting at 7’2”. The team behind The Song of Rome explains how they created a blend of 2D and 3D animation. They highlight the fact that they were inspired by Arcane by Fortiche Studio, Breath by Unit Image. They also give some information about the animation, texturing and matte painting process.
