Tribute Video: Ken Block: Tribute

Ken Block:

tribute

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Full cgi video in photorealistic style dedicated to the world legend of motorsport.

Client

Personal

Genre

Тribute video

Year

2025

Segment

Motorsports

about project

This project is a video homage to Ken Block, the man who ignited in us a love for risk and freedom. Fueled by our profound respect for Ken, our objective is to motivate others to embark on new and unconventional paths, challenging their fears and embracing the unknown. Ken’s life epitomizes liberation, and through this tribute, we aim to inspire others to push their boundaries and pursue their passions without hesitation.

about project

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This project is a video homage to Ken Block, the man who ignited in us a love for risk and freedom. Fueled by our profound respect for Ken, our objective is to motivate others to embark on new and unconventional paths, challenging their fears and embracing the unknown. Ken’s life epitomizes liberation, and through this tribute, we aim to inspire others to push their boundaries and pursue their passions without hesitation.

Tasks

Create with playd.studio something special for the National Ken Block Day.

Approach to production

Ken’s well-crafted appearance in photorealistic style, drift knowledges and precise sound-design.

IMPLEMENTATION

What's next? AI-khana GymkhanA i (Aikhana) — Drifting Into the future. Technological & media breakthrough: world’s first-ever tandem battle AI-powered driverless drifting car vs real drifting car.AI-powered driverless drifting car with algorithms inspired and derived from the driving style of Ken Block (From all Gymkhana past projects) — on one side. Professional drift driver — on the other. «Be like your childhood idol, keep trusting your idol, but now you have to get ahead»

Direct speech

«I grew up with Ken Block. At the age of 14, I started skateboarding because of him and bought my first pair of DC sneakers. Now I’m 33, and I still exclusively wear DC! I really wanted to share my vision of him, to express my thoughts and feelings, and to reminisce about iconic moments associated with him. And, of course, to introduce Ken to those who are not yet familiar with his life (you guys have a lot to learn and feel, I’m jealous!). That’s how the idea to make this video was born.», — Paul Shtyler, founder of playd.studio

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Direct speech

«I grew up with Ken Block. At the age of 14, I started skateboarding because of him and bought my first pair of DC sneakers. Now I’m 33, and I still exclusively wear DC! I really wanted to share my vision of him, to express my thoughts and feelings, and to reminisce about iconic moments associated with him. And, of course, to introduce Ken to those who are not yet familiar with his life (you guys have a lot to learn and feel, I’m jealous!). That’s how the idea to make this video was born.», — Paul Shtyler, founder of playd.studio

Team

Paul Shtyler^Director
‍Evgenii Zaozernykh^{Creative Producer
‍}Aleksandr Kuzmichev^{Petrol head director
‍}Alexandr Tumasov^{Lead Character & Art Director
‍}Roman Khmelev^{Concept Artist
‍}Eugenia Voskresenskaya^{Car Modeling}

Valerii Shulga^{Animation Artist
‍}Ilya Kiselev^{LookDev Artist
‍}Vladislav Lagunov^{LookDev Artist
‍}Dmitry & Ivan Serious Animation^{Smoke FX
‍}Yaroslav Zvykov^{Color Grading
‍}Nikita Scherbakov^{Sound-designer}

Artem Tarasov^{UX / UI
‍}Uriy Solo^Render
‍Eugene Shypunov^{Previs Artist Animation}

Team

Paul Shtyler^Director
‍Evgenii Zaozernykh^{Creative Producer
‍}Aleksandr Kuzmichev^{Petrol head director
‍}Alexandr Tumasov^{Lead Character & Art Director
‍}Roman Khmelev^{Concept Artist
‍}Eugenia Voskresenskaya^{Car Modeling}

Valerii Shulga^{Animation Artist
‍}Ilya Kiselev^{LookDev Artist
‍}Vladislav Lagunov^{LookDev Artist
‍}Dmitry & Ivan Serious Animation^{Smoke FX
‍}Yaroslav Zvykov^{Color Grading
‍}Nikita Scherbakov^{Sound-designer}

Artem Tarasov^{UX / UI
‍}Uriy Solo^Render
‍Eugene Shypunov^{Previs Artist Animation}

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