Ars Electronica Festival · 2009
Harmonix 'Rock Band II
🏆 Honorary Mention · Prix Ars Electronica 2009
“Harmonix 'Rock Band II” by Pete Candeland received a Honorary Mention in the Computer Animation category of the Prix Ars Electronica 2009.
“Harmonix Rock Band II” is a 90-second cinematic using After FX. trailer which introduces the updated game. Set to the classic anthem “Hello There” by Cheap Trick it issues the challenge to gamers, “Are you ready to rock?” The hero band from the “Rock Band I” trailer reprises its role in the film and engages in a…
About Pete Candeland
Pete Candeland (AU/US) grew up in Australia, where he was hired by Disney straight from high school in 1991 after they saw his drawing skills. Since then he has lived in London, Toronto and Los Angeles, where he worked on many projects from commercials to…
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