BastiGHG
ZickZack v5
In late 2024, I was commissioned to produce the launch visuals for ZickZack v5 - the most advanced Minecraft cosmetic set for YouTuber BastiGHG.
Designed by Kenkanashi and released on the Badlion Client, I handled the entire visual execution. The project reached a massive scale, with the lead ad generating over 34 million organic views during its four-month run. It remains one of my favorite projects to date, especially because I produced it at just 16 years old.
The visual direction centers on the "Poisoned Emerald" theme. I developed a series of custom environments - featuring rocky cliffs, massive emerald veins, and toxic landscapes - to create a surreal, atmospheric world. The goal was to balance the raw beauty of pure emeralds with a subtle sense of unease.
Beyond the main launch, I produced extended, ambient versions of these scenes for use as high-end pre-stream backgrounds. These visuals remain in daily use, reaching hundreds of thousands of viewers across the streaming landscape every single day.
In this video you can see
various scenes created using
both Unreal Engine 5 and
Adobe After Effects
The official Trailer (34M+ views)
Following the successful launch of ZickZack v5, this ad ran for over four months at the start of every BastiGHG video. It generated over 34 million organic views, highlighting the high-impact nature and long-term engagement of the project’s visual direction.
The first Version
This is an exclusive look at the first version I presented to the client. It was my take on implementing the poison into a unique environment. I later discovered, it'd look better with nature combined. The environment scene, was expanded after the first presentation.