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Tap into Black

  • Animation
  • Game
  • Story
  • Trailer
  • Marketing
LAVANYA DHYANI
Mr. Savyasachi Anju Prabir
Tap into Black is a graduation project centred on producing a trailer for LILA Games’ BLACK. The project frames the game as an aspirational, immersive experience rather than a mere list of mechanics. By highlighting the dual-world system, the trailer weaves action, social interaction, and narrative intrigue into a cohesive visual journey. The narrative follows the protagonist through daily life, combat, and exploration, organically integrating features like loot systems and PvP encounters without being didactic. Visually, the project adopts a bold, stylised aesthetic inspired by comic-book motifs, halftone textures, and contemporary music videos. Utilising hybrid animation workflows and experimental storyboarding, the trailer establishes a distinct visual identity for the title. Ultimately, Tap into Black demonstrates how a trailer can function as both a marketing powerhouse and a narrative artefact, shaping player perception by balancing atmospheric storytelling with gameplay functionality.
LAVANYA DHYANI
LAVANYA DHYANI
LAVANYA DHYANI
LAVANYA DHYANI
Profile
LAVANYA DHYANI
B.Des.
Mr. Savyasachi Anju Prabir
Tap into Black
Tap into Black is a graduation project centred on producing a trailer for LILA Games’ BLACK. The project frames the game as an aspirational, immersive experience rather than a mere list of mechanics. By highlighting the dual-world system, the trailer weaves action, social interaction, and narrative intrigue into a cohesive visual journey. The narrative follows the protagonist through daily life, combat, and exploration, organically integrating features like loot systems and PvP encounters without being didactic. Visually, the project adopts a bold, stylised aesthetic inspired by comic-book motifs, halftone textures, and contemporary music videos. Utilising hybrid animation workflows and experimental storyboarding, the trailer establishes a distinct visual identity for the title. Ultimately, Tap into Black demonstrates how a trailer can function as both a marketing powerhouse and a narrative artefact, shaping player perception by balancing atmospheric storytelling with gameplay functionality.
LAVANYA DHYANI
LAVANYA DHYANI
LAVANYA DHYANI
LAVANYA DHYANI