The Witcher IV - A Masterclass in Art Direction @lucidpixul
The Witcher IV - A Masterclass in Art Direction  @lucidpixul
Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, Adam Duff offers a professional artistic analysis of the Witcher IV Tech Demo. He explores character design, animation, camera techniques, lighting, composition, costume design, motion capture, colour, staging and visual storytelling.

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PAINTING APPS USED IN THIS VIDEO:
- ArtStudio Pro (iPad Pro)
- Photoshop (Desktop)
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DRAWING EQUIPMENT USED IN THIS VIDEO:
- Wacom Cintiq 27QHD
- M4 iPad Pro (nano)
- Wacom Intuos Pro
- MagFlott iPad Stand by CharJenPro

AUDIO EQUIPMENT
- Neumann TLM 103 (mic used in this video)
- Rodecaster Pro 2 & Rodecaster Duo
- Universal Audio Apollo Solo
- Shure SM7B Broadcast Mic
- Sennheiser MKH416 Shotgun Mic
- Sennheiser AVX MKE 2 Lav Mic
- Rode NTH-100
- Sennheiser HD600
- Rode PodMic USB
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VIDEO RESOURCES
All video motion graphics, intros and transitions are produced by MotionVFX
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ART RESOURCES
all artwork is produced using Adobe Photoshop
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My drawing tablets of choice is the Wacom Cintiq
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My portable tablet of choice is the M4 iPad Pro 12.9" (Nano Texture)
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