For BilibiliGaming, the stakes couldnt be higher.
Opposite them is the most decorated team inLeaguehistory: T1.
However, the weight of their reputation four World Championship titles casts a long shadow over the international tournament.
Faker of T1, the 2024 League of Legends World ChampionsPhoto by Colin Young-Wolff; Riot Games
He recalls how the idea might have seemed bold at first, but it quickly paid off.
And the production value of their marketing didnt compare either.
While these served as an entry point, they lacked the polished approach of traditional sports media.
Accurately reliving and celebrating pivotal moments in the games history is essential to serving the fans.
And repetition is not an option.
Based on the response to last weeks premier, it looks like they mightve done just that.
But to Riots production team, its a must.
This year the theme was Make them believe.
From there, its storyboarded and scouted.
Were very specific about the shots we want and only capture what we need, Richardson says.
The 5-day window limits the number of setups they can do.
The production timeline also varies by complexity based on how many teams are still in the competition.
We have hours at best, Kerr says, highlighting the speed at which Riots team operates.
On top of all this, the video must be localized in 22 languages.
The only question is: Where does it go next year?
