WE ARE ESSENCE

Content, events, and community.

Since 2012 we’ve been building Gears of War montages, events, and visuals with a standards-first mindset. Players, editors, and designers all under one banner.

Founded 2012
– Active Members
Montages & edits
Community events
Visuals & Branding
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Do you have what it takes?
Where you fit into Essence, and where to go next.
Players
Clips, content, & players

Compete, grind clips, and get featured in team projects and on our team channel. We want players who not only can move in-game, but also actually move the game forward.

Apply through the recruitment form and gather your best clips.

Player Requirements

Player Requirements

  • 100+ YouTube subscribers recommended.
  • Recognizable identity – you’ve made a name for yourself.
  • High quality footage only (1080p 60fps+).
  • Must be able to compile your own videos / mini montages.
  • History of previous montages or uploads we can review.
Editors
Motion & Montages

Work with team members and leads to help create Essence-stamped projects. Clean quality, pacing, and sound design.

Use the RC clip pack on the recruitment page to apply.

Editor Details

Editor Details

  • Must have software to professionally edit (Vegas, Premiere, After Effects, etc.).
  • Looking for editors comfortable with 3D / motion tools:
  • • Cinema 4D, Blender, Unreal Editor, or similar.
  • Ability to sync, pace, and mix audio at a high level.
Designers
Visual identity

Thumbnails, headers, event graphics, and brand-level assets for the team and players. Consistent, clean, and on-brand.

Link Behance, portfolio, or sample work in your application.

Current Focus
What the community and team are working on right now.
LIVE EVENT

We Are Essence: Community Edition

A community-driven Gears montage series featuring players from across the scene. Submit your best clips for a chance to be featured and win prizes.

  • Read rules and format on the event page.
  • Send clips to esscommunityvid@gmail.com.
  • Keep an eye on Discord for deadline reminders.
Event Details Submit Clips

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Twitch Streams
We’re on Twitch.

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Catch members of Team Essence streaming Gears and community content in real time. See who’s live now and chill with us.

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Community Hub
Where announcements, scrims, and clips actually live.

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Discord is the cornerstone of Essence – RC info, event pings, community talks, and team updates. It’s also where we scout new talent and organize projects.

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