DT+C

Virtual World Cinematic + 3D Animation

SeaWorld

SEAQuest Announcement Campaign

Client
SeaWorld Orlando / United Parks
Industry
Entertainment / Theme Parks
Timeline
30 Days
Services
  • Virtual World Cinematic
  • 3D Animation
  • Cinematic Trailer Production
  • Hero Visual Development
  • Multi-Platform Delivery
Campaign FilmSeaWorld SEAQuest underwater scene

In Motion

The Campaign, Moving

In MotionSeaQuest

The Challenge

Generating massive excitement in 30 days flat

United Parks needed a cinematic teaser trailer and hero visuals for their new dark ride attraction, SEAQuest. The goal: generate excitement online, on social, and across digital platforms with a bold, high-impact campaign capturing the mystery and wonder of an underwater adventure.

The constraint that made it even more challenging? The entire production, from initial concept to final delivery, had to be completed within a tight 30-day window. No room for delays, no margin for error. Just pure creative execution at speed.

Our Approach

Deep-sea storytelling at breakneck speed

  1. Worldbuilding in Unreal Engine 5

    Built immersive deep-sea environments from the ground up: coral reefs, ancient shipwrecks, bioluminescent zones, and mysterious underwater landscapes, all designed to evoke wonder and exploration.

  2. Cinematic Trailer Production

    Produced a 30-second teaser trailer using in-engine cameras and custom Sequencer setups. Every shot was choreographed to mirror the pacing and impact of theatrical movie previews.

  3. Hero Visual Development

    Created standalone hero key-visuals blending rendered UE5 environments with composited elements. Designed specifically for digital advertising and social media hero placements.

  4. Platform-Ready Delivery

    All assets were resized and optimized for widescreen (16:9), square (4:5), and vertical (9:16) formats, ensuring seamless deployment across every digital platform.

  5. Fast-Track Production

    The entire campaign, from worldbuilding to final delivery, was produced in just 30 days. Speed without compromise: every deadline met, every frame polished.

The Solution

An immersive underwater world ready for every screen

We created a full UE5 virtual environment (coral reefs, ancient shipwrecks, bioluminescent deep-sea zones) and used it as the foundation for cinematic sequences forming a 30-second teaser trailer. Every shot was choreographed to build mystery and excitement, mirroring the pacing of a theatrical movie preview.

Hero visuals were developed using UE5 renders and advanced compositing techniques, while all assets were adapted for multiple aspect ratios (16:9, 4:5, 9:16) for optimized impact across every digital platform, from widescreen displays to vertical social stories.

Campaign Gallery

Deep-sea worlds & hero visuals

SEAQuest underwater world hero
Virtual World CinematicSEAQuest underwater world hero
Coral reef environment
Virtual World CinematicCoral reef environment
Deep-sea bioluminescent zone
3D AnimationDeep-sea bioluminescent zone
Underwater shipwreck scene
Virtual World CinematicUnderwater shipwreck scene
SEAQuest cinematic frame
Cinematic Trailer ProductionSEAQuest cinematic frame
Deep-sea landscape
3D AnimationDeep-sea landscape
Trailer frame - underwater cave
Cinematic Trailer ProductionTrailer frame - underwater cave
Cinematic ocean depth shot
Cinematic Trailer ProductionCinematic ocean depth shot
Hero visual - SEAQuest key art
Hero Visual DevelopmentHero visual - SEAQuest key art
Digital ad hero placement
Hero Visual DevelopmentDigital ad hero placement
Social media format - square
Multi-Platform DeliverySocial media format - square
Social media format - vertical
Multi-Platform DeliverySocial media format - vertical
Widescreen display format
Multi-Platform DeliveryWidescreen display format
Production environment - UE5 viewport
3D AnimationProduction environment - UE5 viewport
SEAQuest campaign final composite
Hero Visual DevelopmentSEAQuest campaign final composite
Underwater world panoramic
Virtual World CinematicUnderwater world panoramic
Campaign key visual close-up
Hero Visual DevelopmentCampaign key visual close-up
SEAQuest final campaign shot
Cinematic Trailer ProductionSEAQuest final campaign shot

The Result

Speed, scale, and cinematic quality

30-second cinematic teaser trailer delivered in 30 days

  • Hero visuals for digital ads and social campaigns
  • Multi-format assets for seamless platform deployment
  • Campaign that generated excitement across all channels
  • Fast-turn production without compromising quality

Tools & Technology

The production stack

Unreal Engine 5

Virtual deep-sea worldbuilding, real-time rendering, and cinematic camera sequencing.

Adobe After Effects

VFX compositing, hero visual development, motion graphics, and color grading.

Adobe Premiere Pro

Trailer editorial, pacing, and multi-format delivery exports.

Adobe Audition

Sound design, audio mixing, and trailer soundtrack integration.

Adobe Photoshop

Hero key-visual compositing, texture work, and digital ad asset creation.

Ready to make a splash?

Let’s build your next campaign with speed, scale, and cinematic impact that stops the scroll.