Lighting Up the Arena
Doozy Crew’s Motion Graphics Magic for the Detroit Pistons
Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Lighting Up the Arena
Written by
Animator
For the past three years, Doozy Crew has forged a dynamic partnership with the Detroit Pistons, infusing Little Caesars Arena with captivating motion graphic elements that amplify the energy and intensity of NBA games.

A three-season collaboration that turns LED screens into pure adrenaline
For the past three NBA seasons, Doozy Crew has been the creative force behind the motion graphics lighting up Little Caesars Arena—home of the Detroit Pistons. From pre-game intros to interactive fan cams, these animations do more than decorate the venue; they define the game-day experience.
With over 45 Daktronics LED displays scattered across the arena, each with its own resolution, aspect ratio, and screen specs, this isn’t your average animation project. It’s a high-speed, high-volume, high-impact collaboration—and Doozy Crew is at the center of it all.
Designing for the Energy of the Game
Every animation starts with the Detroit Pistons’ brand style guide—but where it goes from there is where the magic happens. Doozy Crew designs every piece to reflect not just the brand, but the energy, swagger, and emotion of the fanbase and the team itself.
The animations aren’t just for show—they help guide the crowd through the full arc of the game. From player intros to timeouts, fan cams to halftime hype, Doozy Crew’s graphics are part of what makes Pistons games feel bigger than life.
Motion Graphics at Arena Scale
Using Adobe After Effects, plus plugins like Trapcode Particular, the team begins every project by designing for the main center-hung scoreboard. From there, each animation is reworked and re-rendered to fit the specific dimensions, resolutions, and framerates of over 45 LED displays throughout the arena.
Over the course of three seasons, Doozy Crew has delivered:
70+ unique motion graphics packages
500+ individual video renders
Custom formatting for every screen in the arena
The result? A fully synchronized visual environment where no matter where you’re seated, the graphics match the moment.

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Lighting Up the Arena
Doozy Crew’s Motion Graphics Magic for the Detroit Pistons
Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Lighting Up the Arena
Written by
Animator
For the past three years, Doozy Crew has forged a dynamic partnership with the Detroit Pistons, infusing Little Caesars Arena with captivating motion graphic elements that amplify the energy and intensity of NBA games.

A three-season collaboration that turns LED screens into pure adrenaline
For the past three NBA seasons, Doozy Crew has been the creative force behind the motion graphics lighting up Little Caesars Arena—home of the Detroit Pistons. From pre-game intros to interactive fan cams, these animations do more than decorate the venue; they define the game-day experience.
With over 45 Daktronics LED displays scattered across the arena, each with its own resolution, aspect ratio, and screen specs, this isn’t your average animation project. It’s a high-speed, high-volume, high-impact collaboration—and Doozy Crew is at the center of it all.
Designing for the Energy of the Game
Every animation starts with the Detroit Pistons’ brand style guide—but where it goes from there is where the magic happens. Doozy Crew designs every piece to reflect not just the brand, but the energy, swagger, and emotion of the fanbase and the team itself.
The animations aren’t just for show—they help guide the crowd through the full arc of the game. From player intros to timeouts, fan cams to halftime hype, Doozy Crew’s graphics are part of what makes Pistons games feel bigger than life.
Motion Graphics at Arena Scale
Using Adobe After Effects, plus plugins like Trapcode Particular, the team begins every project by designing for the main center-hung scoreboard. From there, each animation is reworked and re-rendered to fit the specific dimensions, resolutions, and framerates of over 45 LED displays throughout the arena.
Over the course of three seasons, Doozy Crew has delivered:
70+ unique motion graphics packages
500+ individual video renders
Custom formatting for every screen in the arena
The result? A fully synchronized visual environment where no matter where you’re seated, the graphics match the moment.

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Lighting Up the Arena
Doozy Crew’s Motion Graphics Magic for the Detroit Pistons
Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Lighting Up the Arena
Written by
Animator
For the past three years, Doozy Crew has forged a dynamic partnership with the Detroit Pistons, infusing Little Caesars Arena with captivating motion graphic elements that amplify the energy and intensity of NBA games.

A three-season collaboration that turns LED screens into pure adrenaline
For the past three NBA seasons, Doozy Crew has been the creative force behind the motion graphics lighting up Little Caesars Arena—home of the Detroit Pistons. From pre-game intros to interactive fan cams, these animations do more than decorate the venue; they define the game-day experience.
With over 45 Daktronics LED displays scattered across the arena, each with its own resolution, aspect ratio, and screen specs, this isn’t your average animation project. It’s a high-speed, high-volume, high-impact collaboration—and Doozy Crew is at the center of it all.
Designing for the Energy of the Game
Every animation starts with the Detroit Pistons’ brand style guide—but where it goes from there is where the magic happens. Doozy Crew designs every piece to reflect not just the brand, but the energy, swagger, and emotion of the fanbase and the team itself.
The animations aren’t just for show—they help guide the crowd through the full arc of the game. From player intros to timeouts, fan cams to halftime hype, Doozy Crew’s graphics are part of what makes Pistons games feel bigger than life.
Motion Graphics at Arena Scale
Using Adobe After Effects, plus plugins like Trapcode Particular, the team begins every project by designing for the main center-hung scoreboard. From there, each animation is reworked and re-rendered to fit the specific dimensions, resolutions, and framerates of over 45 LED displays throughout the arena.
Over the course of three seasons, Doozy Crew has delivered:
70+ unique motion graphics packages
500+ individual video renders
Custom formatting for every screen in the arena
The result? A fully synchronized visual environment where no matter where you’re seated, the graphics match the moment.

More articles

Blade Meets Bot
How Doozy Crew used robotic camera moves and seamless editing to bring knife customization to life

Mission in Motion
Doozy Crew Partners with Lifeline Christian Mission to Amplify Global Impact Through Visual Storytelling

When Story Meets Purpose
Behind the Scenes of the Boss Money x Jonathan Mensah Campaign

Specify Confidence
Four videos. One shoot day. Zero missed deadlines.

Tiny Car, Big Vision
How Doozy Crew turned a production setback into a fast-paced, miniature-scale success story
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Your success is next.
Start your project now by booking a one-on-one consultation with our expert.
Meet the partners who are part of our success story

We transform brands.
Your success is next.
Start your project now by booking a one-on-one consultation with our expert.
Meet the partners who are part of our success story
