We had the honor of contributing to a once-in-a-lifetime celebration—OPRY 100, a star-studded NBC special marking 100 years of the legendary Grand Ole Opry.
Working with Producers Allan Wells and Ian Kennedy from Mdots.tv design, and under the direction of the renowned Glenn Weiss, our team at EYEIDEA Studios created motion graphics for the massive stage screens, using Cinema 4D, Unreal Engine, and After Effects.
The Opry’s stunning 50-foot-tall by 100-foot-wide screen system—built to look like a vintage barn—was the visual centerpiece of the show. We designed and built a fully custom 3D barn interior from scratch, precisely matching the stage design. This immersive digital environment served as the backdrop for performances and house looks throughout the night.
For OPRY 100, I had the opportunity to create original visual concepts from scratch for each performance, designing custom looks that reflected the unique style and legacy of every artist. From classic country to contemporary icons, each performance was treated like its own mini-show—crafted to match the tone, mood, and story behind the music. It was a creative challenge I was proud to take on, and an unforgettable part of honoring 100 years of Opry history.
We also developed 3D animation elements for the broadcast graphics package, originally designed by Vince Jimenez, and created content to support unforgettable performances by Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Clint Black, Blake Shelton, Travis Tritt, Carrie Underwood, Trisha Yearwood, Carly Pearce, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Charlie Daniels.
With Aaron Wells as our associate producer and Wilt Manglicmot as digital artist, this project was an incredible blend of tradition and technology—a visual tribute worthy of a century of country music history.
