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The ( Hex ) Tech of Arcane Season 2

FMX 2025: "The ( Hex ) Tech of Arcane season 2". Fortiche's CTO, Philippe Llerena, and Matte Painting Supervisor, Martin Bailly, reveal the technical and artistic leaps of the season. Llerena details the scaled-up production, while Bailly showcases how they amplified Arcane's painterly environments, maintaining the handcrafted feel amidst greater 3D complexity. Expect a focused, insider look at Fortiche's innovative workflow and creative choices.

Martin Bailly, Supervisor Environment 2D, Fortiche

A graduate of LISAA (L'Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués), Martin's career started at Cube Creative Computer Company as a Visual Development Artist. He then expanded his skills and scope of action by successively holding the positions of Color Artist and Matte Painter, then Design Supervisor and Matte Painting Supervisor at Team TO. Before joining Fortiche, Martin also worked as Lead Matte Painter and Matte Painting Supervisor at Mikros Animation, contributing to projects of various sizes.   In 2019, Martin joins Fortiche Production on Arcane season 1 as Matte Painter. His talent and commitment were quickly recognized, allowing him to advance to the roles of Senior Matte Painter and then Matte Painting Asset Supervisor at the start of Arcane season 2. Today, he is Supervisor Environment 2D for all Fortiche Production projects, including Riot Games' “Welcome to Noxus”, released in January 2025.

Philippe Llerena, Chief Technology Officer, Fortiche

Graduated in science, Philippe Llerena has leveraged his expertise in quantum physics and mathematics to advance the field of 3D animation. He began his career as a Compositing Artist with leading special effects studios, where he developed a strong foundation in rendering, compositing, and lighting.

Philippe has since applied his skills to companies such as Superprod, The Yard, On Animation, and Isart Digital. In his current role as Chief Technology Officer at Fortiche Production, Philippe oversees technological innovations and contributes to the studio’s success, including its acclaimed series Arcane within the League of Legends universe.