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Case Study

2D Explainer

Stories that
meet you.

A 2D explainer for Warner Brothers on Advanced Narratives, a concept for AI-driven stories that adapt to each viewer on any device.

Client

Warner Brothers

Style

2D Animation

Runtime

1:16

step inside the story

01

The Challenge

Advanced Narratives is an abstract idea. It describes content that uses data, sensors and AI to adapt to each viewer. The concept spans many devices and two ways of watching. The video had to make a future-facing vision feel concrete and easy to follow.

02

Our Solution

We tied the idea to screens people already know. The script moves from a television to a computer, a car and an immersive device. It contrasts lean-back viewing with lean-forward play, where viewers change the story or become a character. Data and AI get simple visuals so each step stays clear.

the idea in eight steps

From screen to story

The script moves from today’s screens to tomorrow’s stories. Here is the path it takes, frame by frame.

Warner Brothers final animated frame, panel 2
1

Advanced Narratives

The logo builds out of code.
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2

AI-driven content

A sea of viewers on every device.
Warner Brothers final animated frame, panel 7
3

Any screen

A theater screen, then a TV.
Warner Brothers final animated frame, panel 11
4

Inside the content

The viewer steps into the story.
Warner Brothers final animated frame, panel 12
5

One family

Each person watches their own way.
Warner Brothers final animated frame, panel 14
6

Lean forward

Change the story or interact.
Warner Brothers final animated frame, panel 16
7

Personal stories

The story plays out a new way each time.
Warner Brothers final animated frame, panel 18
8

First principles

A map of every story branch.

pencil first, color second

Video concept & storyboards

We storyboarded the script panel by panel before any color went down. Each panel paired a line of narration with a clear action. Pick a panel to compare the sketch with the finished frame.

Storyboard sketch, panel 12
SketchPanel 12
Final animated frame, panel 12
Final frame8 of 14
Script

"This allows audiences to choose between"

Action

A family watches the same content on a big TV, a handheld device and a VR headset.

the finished look

Design & illustrations

Every frame was designed to make an abstract idea feel tangible. Here is a closer look at the finished artwork.

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Warner Brothers final animated frame, panel 11
The personal chef
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Warner Brothers final animated frame, panel 14
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The personal chef
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The final video

2D Animation · Warner Brothers

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