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Pearl Abyss Europe

Pearl Abyss Europe is the EMEA publishing arm of Pearl Abyss Corp, a developer and publisher of videogames, known for creating the cross-platform MMORPG Black Desert Online and the open world action-adventure game Crimson Desert.

As a Video Editor Intern, I

  • Created and edited video content for social media, advertising campaigns, community events, live broadcasts and other online content across multiple platforms and for different target audiences.

  • Utilized Adobe Creative Suite (After Effects, Premier Pro, Photoshop) to develop graphics and visual effects and created advanced designs and animation.

  • Storyboarded, pitched, and edited videos that strongly communicate product brand narrative, goals, and concepts.

  • Worked with a global team of video production professionals to ensure accurate localization and quality.

  • Researched market and community trends to ensure maximum impact of content as well as the latest ideas and techniques in video production, editing, and gaming to maintain innovation and growth.

Below are some examples of work I made during my 5 months at Peal Abyss Europe.

Long-Form Videos

The majority of the long-form videos I worked on were uploaded to YouTube directly to the Black Desert Online channel or posted as advertising material with Google Ads. Below are two videos that were posted on the YouTube channel. I also resized these videos (16×9,9×16, 1×1) and localized them in French, German, and Spanish in collaboration with the localization team.

Black Desert Online Major Update Video

This video was targeted at the existing player base and retention. It showcases the new Orzekea update, recaps the story and lore so far, and introduces the new content details.

This video was a collaborative project, between these timestamps: 0:00-3:27, the work is entirely mine.

The challenge of limited footage for pre-game canon and having to rely on art stills and existing content to support the story beats in an engaging way was very rewarding. In working with unreleased content, preventing leaks and preparing for synchronized global releases, we worked closely with HQ in South Korea.

Black Desert Online Lore Video

BDO’s 10 year history can make it overwhelming for new players to get started. This video focuses on new player acquisition by providing introductory lore to spark curiosity.

To compliment the provided voice over, cutscene footage, existing promotional material, I recorded in-game footage (with OBS) and added sound effects from both the game recordings and a sound library to liven the footage and add dynamism to the video to retain viewer’s interest.

For the book animation at the beginning and end of the video, I used a pre-existing template which I heavily customized, adjusted and animated in After Effects. I worked in Photoshop isolating previously made BDO assets and replacing the wood grain background.

Short-Form Videos

The short-form content videos I made had two goals, either social media content (9×16 for Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts) and advertising (Google Ads). I also resized the promotional videos (16×9, 9×16, 1×1) and localized all of them in French, German, and Spanish in collaboration with the localization team.

Farming Short

Goal | New player acquisition

Target demographic | Cozy gamers

With aesthetics, atmosphere, and tone different from BDO’s usual content, I used my pre-existing knowledge and experience with making cozy gaming content and supplemented it with further marketing research.

I approach making promotional gaming content similarly to how I would when working in film, by making a storyboard and shot list before recording all the necessary content.

Hunting Short

Goal | Advertise in-game content

Target demographic | New and existing player base

This video was to draw attention to the hunting skill in BDO and attract players who love hunting games. It was posted as social media content on Instagram and used as an ad after.

Arena of Solare

Goal | Advertise in-game event

Target demographic | Existing player base

I edited this video more fast paced and action packed, matching BDO’s typical marketing style and animated the character outline and static assets.

  • Relinquish | Short Film

    Role: Art Director

    A drama set in the 1950s about about the lengths people go to to protect the ones they love.

  • Woodley on the Run | Documentary Short

    Role: Director

    A short documentary film on the musician Woodley Taylor. It was nominated for Best Factual and won for Best Sound at the Royal Television Society Student Awards.

  • Flat Pack Challenge | Game Show Pilot

    Role: Art Direction Coordinator

    Flat Pack Challenge is a game show programme in which two pairs of players are challenged to build flat pack furniture while facing several unexpected obstacles.

  • Haze | Short Film

    Role: Cinematographer

    A short experimental film shot on 16mm about anxiety.

  • Glitch | (VT Insert) Factual Programming

    Role: 1st AD

    A VT insert for a factual programming tv show about busking in Cambridge, UK.

  • Signs of a Lifetime | Short Film

    Role: Art Director

    A short film about growing up and saying good-bye.

  • Le Collectionneur de Cris | Short Film

    Role: Set Photographer

    A short horror film made for the 48h film festival Paris.