Here is a behind the scenes look at the pre-production of Assassin’s Creed – Initiation.

Above is the full storyboard to AC – Initiation. Actually the middle cave portion is missing and can be viewed over at Initiation’s artist Eric’s portfolio page.

The image below shows the steps from concept to completion. You can see my (Graham’s) amazing art talents on the left, which are basically the scene concepts I gave to Eric. The middle images represent Eric’s interpretation of my storyboard and explanation of each scene. And finally the last image is that of the final product. We loved Eric’s style and really wanted him to make these scenes his own. Some scenes I had strict guidelines, yet others I pushed him to explore and try new things.

I hope you guys enjoyed this behind the scenes look. You can click on the images above to get a better view. Oh and let us know if you would like to know more about any other aspect of the film. We will try and whip up some more behind the scene footage for ya.

Assassin’s Creed Initiation is an original fan film created by TheDuoGroup. (Not an official video.) Initiation follows Altair as he performs the final perilous steps, which all apprentices must pass before entering the Brotherhood.

“Initiation” takes place before Altair has received the coveted title of “Hashshashin.” Like all young men, Altair aspired to leave his mark on the world. After years of grueling training, fear and anticipation course through his veins. Anticipation, because he understands that this is the last rite of passage towards brotherhood. Fear, because he knows that though hundreds of apprentices have reached this point, few come back alive.

An original animated short by TheDuoGroup

Art by Eric Hibbeler

Music & Sound Design by Hybrid Two

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“Initiation” takes place before Altair has received the coveted title of “Hashshashin.” Like all young men, Altair aspired to leave his mark on the world. After years of grueling training, fear and anticipation course through his veins. Anticipation, because he understands that this is the last right of passage toward brotherhood. Fear, because he knows that through the hundreds of apprentices who reach this point, few come back alive.

An original animated short by TheDuoGroup

Art by Eric Hibbeler

Music & Sound Design by -Hybrid Two.-