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Explore the advanced cinematographic techniques behind The Witcher 4 Cinematic Reveal Trailer in this 26-minute conference talk from Unreal Fest Stockholm 2025. Discover how Platige Image developed a custom anamorphic lens system to enhance Unreal Engine's native depth-of-field and lens distortion capabilities for this groundbreaking project created in collaboration with CD PROJEKT RED and Epic Games. Learn the technical implementation of enhanced bokeh rendering, lens distortion effects, and other cinematic elements that replicate authentic anamorphic cinematography aesthetics. Gain insights into how the team successfully combined traditional film optics with interactive technology to push real-time rendering boundaries while maintaining optimal performance. Understand the creative motivations, technical challenges, and engineering solutions that enabled cinematic fidelity in a fully Unreal Engine-rendered production, making this session valuable for cinematics artists, technical directors, and real-time rendering enthusiasts seeking to master advanced visual storytelling techniques.
