ART TEAM

OUR FOUNDERS

THE STUDIO

WE LIVE, BREATHE AND DREAM ART.
FULFILLING A VISION IS OUR CREATIVE PASSION.
WE CHALLENGE OURSELVES TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS
AND DELIVER BEYOND.
EMBRACE INNOVATION AND CELEBRATE BEING DIFFERENT.
WE INVITE YOU TO SHARE OUR EXPERIENCE AND
GROW NEW POSSIBILITIES.
DARE TO INSPIRE. DREAM INTO LIFE.

Opus Artz is a visualization centric art outsourcing studio based in London, UK with a global client base in film, games and publishing offering a complete 2D Visual development pipline.

Our diverse talent pool of conceptual artists and illustrators are specialists in their own respective right, augmented with a talented 3D and previsualization team.

Our services include IP Development, Key Art, Industrial Design, Promotional Illustration and Concept Art. We live, dream and breathe art and work collaboratively with our clients to deliver exceptional results time after time.

FOUNDERS

DR CHEE MING WONG
DIRECTOR

Dr. Wong has over 12 years of creative visualization and design experience, working with a diverse range of game & animation developers worldwide such as Visceral Games, Sucker Punch productions, 2K Marin & 2K Australia.

His roles include being the External Creative Director on The Edge of Twilight, Art Consultant on Bioshock 2, Dead Space & Infamous franchise and a ardent Wacom Evangelist.

In addition, Dr. Wong also regularly hosts artist workshops, tutorials and articles, and is a keen proponent of continuing art education and the promotion of entertainment arts to the wider public via the auspices of TIGA/UKTI. His works have been published in a variety of international books and magazines.

With a longstanding passion in future space and aerospace technology, Dr. Wong is an official artist for the International Association of Astronomical Artist (IAAA) and also holds a medical doctorate, having specialized in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine.

LISA TSE
DIRECTOR

Lisa Tse is an award winning International designer and creative businesswoman. Lisa’s diverse background has afforded her experience in all aspects of creative brand communications including art direction, graphic, industrial and web design.

Lisa has over 10 years experience in design, creative communication and branding, in addition to being highly active in private business networks developing new ventures around the world.

In 2008, Lisa was selected as one of 6 delegates to represent the British Creative Industry on an official Trade Mission to China during the Beijing Olympics with the Mayor of London’s office and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI).

Lisa was also one of four female Champions nominated for the Addidi Inspiration Award for Female Entrepreneurs and is dedicated to creative excellence in business. She is also an Associate Lecturer at Central Saint Martins College in Creative Enterprise.

TEAM

Our diverse talent pool of conceptual artists and illustrators are specialists in their own respective right, augmented with a talented 3D and previsualization team.

Our team strives for creative excellence in all areas of production, and prides itself in the creation of unique and compelling designs over a wide variety of genres. We are perfectly positioned to cater to our client’s specific and exact requirements.

As a global company, our artists are handpicked for their unique specialism in the industry and versatility. Collectively, our skillset allows for a unique design aesthetic tailored towards client specifications.

LIVING & BREATHING ART

At Opus Artz, our creative team view art as more than just a career, but a way of life and philosophy. So whether it be imagining spectacular ruined architecture within an evocative landscape, or redesigning an alternate world from the yesteryear, each piece of artwork is assuredly research, designed and lovingly crafted to bring out the best visual assets to suit your digital entertainment needs.

For further updates on our studio activities, including London sketchmeets, study trips and art community involvement, do check out our studio artblog: OpusArtz & Friends

SERVICES

Services our studio offers a range of creative visualisation services:

Art Services

Conceptual Art
Environmental Concepts
Production Design
Key Visualization Scenes
Pre Viz & Story Boarding
Promotional Visuals
Pitch Materials & Assets
IP Development
Illustration - Books, Magazines & Publications

Design Services

Brand Identity and Logo Development
Graphic Design and Print
Packaging & Box Art
Web Design
Marketing Collateral and Launch Material

Network Partners

TIGA
Lisa Tse
Wacom Europe
E10 Technology (Beijing)

"Opus Artz provided work of great quality, but also shared the passion of the in-house team for the project.

This coupled with an absolute hassle free communication between Opus and 2K made it a partnership that put other outsourced services to shame.

I would definitely recommend Opus Artz to any company requiring outsourced conceptual/production art. If and when the time comes for me to look for outsourced support, I will definitely be using Opus again."

Richard M Albon
Art Director on Bioshock 2
2K Games Marin

HOW WE WORK

At Opus Artz, we pride ourselves on our personal touch, providing professional and experienced support with the aim to ensure that your product will be the best available product on the market.

We are a design centric studio - ensuring that each task is visualised from basic precepts of solid design and engineering principals to enhance believability and function.

We have a core focus on pre-visualization for games/animation/movies, developing client specific solutions and troubleshooting - extrapolating the project requirements into visually arresting concepts and illustrations.

From small to large scale projects in games, animation and films, Opus Artz ensures that every project is carefully managed, ensuring that every art asset from start to finish meet the high standards of design, function and aesthetics.

PUBLICATIONS & LECTURES
The following are educational tutorials, workshops and articles published across various magazines, books and ezines to date:

LECTURES
NYP: Nanyang Polytechnic: Singapore - The Art & Design of Steampunk| June 22 2009

BOOKS
Focal Press: Digital Masters: Volume 5
Ballistic Publishing: Expose 7
Focal Press: Digital Painting Techniques: Volume 1
Focal Press: Digital Masters: Volume 3

MAGAZINES & EZINES
3DTotal: 2D Artist: Steampunk Workshops - Five Ages of Steampunk 1-5
3DTotal: 2D Artist: Space & Sci-Fi Workshops 1-12
Future Publishing: ImagineFX: Workshops Issue 18 - 24
Future Publishing: ImagineFX: Articles, Q&A Panel Issue 11, 44 - 48
It’s Art Magazine: Opus Artz Studio Vol 1:2008
3D Attack magazine: Jan, Feb, April 2008

LIVE ART FEED
STRAIGHT FROM OUR DIGITAL CANVAS

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NEWS

(Mar 10)	2D Artist - D'Vinci Steampunk Tutorial
(Feb 10)	Opus Artz @ GDC 2010 - TIGA/UKTI Delegation
(Feb 10)	Bioshock 2 - Additional Environmental Concept Art
(Jan 10)	Dead Space 2 - OPM UK Issue 44
(Oct 09)	Focal Press: Digital Painting Techniques
(Sep 09)	Opus Artz @ TGS 2009 [Sep 24-27]
(Sep 09)	Opus Artz Joins TIGA
(Aug 09)	Space Painting Tutorial - ebook now available on 3D Total
(Aug 09)	Opus Artz \| GDC Europe/ Gamescom 2009
(Aug 09)	FOCAL PRESS: Digital Art Masters - An Interview with Dr. Chee Ming Wong
(Jul 09)	Develop Conference - Brighton July 15-16th 2009
(Jul 09)	Nordic Games Conference, Malmo Sweeden
(Jul 09)	Steampunk Art & Design
(Jul 09)	Catalyst Labs: Shadowrun 20th Anniversary Book
(Jul 09)	ImagineFX: Issue 47 & 48
(Feb 09)	Zoo Publishing: 2DArtist Space Series: Transport - Now Available!
(Nov 08)	Zoo Publishing: 2DArtist Space Series: Planets & Starfields - Now Available!
(Jul 08)	Digital Masters III: A Flight of Silverbows
(Jun 08)	Netherlands - Concept Art Workshop 2008
(Apr 08)	Germany - Concept Art Workshop 2008

2D Artist - D'Vinci Steampunk Tutorial

March 2010

Opus Artz artist - Dr CM Wong has released a new 2D Artist Steampunk Environment Tutorial, entitled D'Vinci -(Part 2 of 5 of) the Five Ages of Steampunk, now available at 2D Artist magazine. In addition, this month's edition has great company in the form of enviro tutorials from R Tilbury and R Ruppel. Both great and respected Enviro artists.

Age of D'Vinci

In this chapter, we journey to the mountainous Village of D'Vinci via the retrofitted TramMetro and discuss world building and ideation set in a alternate medieval/high renaissance realm.

CONTACT

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your project in more detail or require further information.

Opus Artz

Gresham House
24 Holborn Viaduct
London
EC1A 2BN
United Kingdom

T: +44 (0) 20 3138 1548
E: info@opusartz.com

Opus Artz Ltd is a private limited company registered in England and Wales No. 6379176.
Registered Office: Opus Artz Ltd, Gresham House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2BN United Kingdom
Registered VAT number 941422348

All featured content copyright © Opus Artz 2007 - 2010. All Rights Reserved.

Brochure Request

If you would like to request further information about our studio and projects, or would like to view our portfolio in more detail please contact:

Dr Chee Wong
T: +44 (0) 20 3138 1548
E: chee@opusartz.com

Careers

We are always looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our studio.

To apply for a permanenent position, please send a covering letter, CV and relevant samples of work to info@opusartz.com

Internship
Opus Artz offers 3-6 month internship placements twice a year, for a talented individual with the pre-requisite basics of - DESIGN: character & environments and ILLUSTRATION.

The Autumn-Winter intership is the next available position upcoming.

Work-Experience
Please note, we do not provide any work experience placements.

Additional Art Info
From August 2010, our studio blog will feature articles aimed at the digital & traditional artist working in the visual entertainment industry.
Discussions range from how to improve your portfolio/career to various art workflow methods, that may help provide insight/assistance
about studio/freelance work and ultimately in your lifelong goal as a artist.

Additional art related queries can be directed to workshops[at]opusartz.com, where we will endeavour to provide relevant feedback.

CLIENTS AND PROJECTS

GAMES & PRODUCTION

Projects TBA
Astrum Nival | E10 (Beijing) | Bauhaus Entertainment
Arkane Studios | Sucker Punch Productions | Climax Group
City Interactive | Spellbound AG | 2K Marin/Australia

2K Marin: Bioshock 2 (additional concept art)
True Games: Mytheon MMO (cinematics & character illustrations)
Fuzzyeyes/XPEC/SP: Edge of Twilight (Enviro/Transport/Char/Props)

ILLUSTRATIONS & PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

Visceral Games: Dead Space 2 (OPM UK:40/ XBOXWorld360:87)
Crystal Dynamics: LaraCroft: GoL (PreViz/ Cinematics)
Shadowrun 25th Anniversary (RPG)
True Games: Mytheon MMORPG (PC)
Chang You: TLBB MMO Euro Launch (RPG)
Cthulhutech RPG: Core Book / Mortal Remains / Ancient Enemies (RPG)
Eclipse Phase: Core Book - Sunward: The Inner System (RPG)
Neogence: Immortal Destiny MMO (Promotional Pitch Materials & Assets)

FILM, ANIMATION & IP Development

Gravy Media Ltd: Roze & The Robots (Film Animation)
Galacktikacs Ltd (IP Development & Branding)
Lascivio Entertainment: Dogs of War (IP development)
Manifesto Films: Lynx effect (advertising)
Terry Pratchett’s “The Colour of Magic” / “Hogfather”

CORPORATE, EDUCATIONAL & RETAIL

NYP: Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore) | Southbank University (UK)
Future Publishing / Focal Press / Elsevier / 3DTotal
IBM / Maxon / Alix partners/ Wacom Europe GmbH (Retail)
Lisa Tse / Rouge Bunny Rouge / Port Plexus (Branding & Marketing)
Galactikacs (IP Development)