Last year, Arcade were tasked with creating and animating the lovable Tennisables characters for the LTA. This year, they took it a step further and created Tennisables in an exciting, interactive way to help kids learn tennis skills in a fun and musical format.
Arcade were provided with a specially written rap that encourages children to sing, dance, and follow along, with each lyric and move focused on teaching a specific tennis skill, or “tekker.” The project involved a live-action shoot with kids in a green screen studio, where they performed the rap and tennis moves. Arcade then animated the Tennisables characters to perform alongside the children.
Arcade were super excited to be apart of this project that brings tennis skills to life in a way that’s fun and accessible for kids, encouraging them to get involved and learn through music and movement.
Creative Director - Jeanpierre Le Roux, Sketches & Design - Arnu Van Der Westhuizen, 3d Design & Modelling - Hein Oosthuizen, Rigging - Andre Davids, Animation: Sambulo Nxele, Stefano Menegaldo, Jenna Han, Andre Davids, Shading - Michaela Claasen, Cleo Hendricks, Lighting - Cleo Hendricks, Jeanpierre Le Roux, Fur & Grooming: Michaela Classen, Render & Composite - Cleo Hendricks, Jeanpierre Le Roux, Senior Producer – Jenna-Lee Keys, Creative Agency - Bmb Agency, Produced By Arcade.