Showcasing Video Game Trailers with a Custom Theme for Dark Burn Creative

November 10, 2023 (11mo ago)

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In collaboration with the Dark Burn team, I contributed to the development of a custom WordPress theme for Dark Burn Creative, a company dedicated to crafting immersive and impactful gameplay trailers for video games. The website showcases their comprehensive services, expertise, and passion for the gaming industry.

Dark Burn homepage 1

Who's the Client?

Dark Burn Creative is a full-service video game marketing company that specializes in creating gameplay trailers. They are committed to understanding each game they work on, ensuring that their trailers reflect the developer’s vision with authenticity and precision. Their services range from sound design and motion graphics to live-action production and experiential marketing.

What's the Challenge?

Dark Burn Creative needed a website that could effectively communicate their deep passion for video games and their expertise in creating engaging gameplay trailers. The website required:

  • A visually captivating design that appeals to gamers and developers.
  • Clear presentation of their diverse services and expertise.
  • Seamless integration of video content to showcase their trailer work.
  • Fast load times and optimized performance for a smooth user experience.
  • Integration with social media to highlight their presence and engagements.

My Solution

To address these requirements, I collaborated with the Dark Burn team to develop a custom WordPress theme, incorporating the following features:

  1. Visually Captivating Design: Designed a theme with a strong visual appeal that captures the essence of video games and engages visitors from the moment they land on the site.
Dark Burn work page
  1. Service and Expertise Sections: Created detailed sections for their services such as gameplay trailer creation, video campaign strategy, live-action production, and experiential marketing.

  2. Video Content Integration: Utilized Slider Revolution to seamlessly integrate high-quality video content, showcasing their impressive portfolio of gameplay trailers.

  3. Performance Optimization: Implemented MonsterInsights for tracking and optimizing site performance, ensuring quick load times and a smooth user experience.

Tech Stack and Plugins Used

To enhance the website's functionality and performance, the following tech stack and plugins were utilized:

  • Custom Theme: Developed in collaboration with the Dark Burn team to ensure a unique and engaging design.
  • MonsterInsights: For comprehensive analytics and performance tracking.
  • Slider Revolution: For high-quality video integration and dynamic content presentation.

The Results

The newly developed website for Dark Burn Creative delivered significant benefits:

  • Enhanced Visual Appeal: The captivating design and seamless video integration greatly improved user engagement and satisfaction.
  • Clear Communication of Services: Detailed service sections effectively communicated Dark Burn Creative's expertise and comprehensive offerings.
  • Increased User Interaction: The integration of social media links and dynamic content led to higher user interaction and sharing.
  • Improved Performance Tracking: Using MonsterInsights allowed for better tracking of user behavior and site performance, facilitating ongoing optimization.
  • Streamlined Content Management: The custom theme provided a flexible and easy-to-manage platform for Dark Burn Creative to update and maintain their content.

In summary, the project provided Dark Burn Creative with a robust and visually appealing online platform that effectively showcases their dedication to creating impactful gameplay trailers, supporting their mission to engage and excite gamers and developers alike.