When you watch the Fall Guys – Ranked Knockout trailer, it feels like a burst of colorful chaos—characters diving, bouncing, and celebrating victories in a world that’s as silly as it is competitive. Behind that energy is Wendy Mu, a trailer editor in Los Angeles, who turned gameplay footage into a story that hooks you from the moment.
For Wendy, this trailer was more than a montage of the game’s new ranking and level-up features. It was about capturing the emotional highs of Fall Guys: the tension as you narrowly escapes elimination, the cheer when you level up, and the playful energy that makes the game so easy to love.
“This trailer needed to show a lot in a short time,” Wendy says. “Ranking icons, gameplay on different maps, and still keep it fun. It was a challenge, but it pushed me creatively.”
She worked closely with creative director Tom Flynn, art director Adam Zucker, and the capture team, ensuring every shot popped with color and energy. It wasn’t just about having beans run around; it was about making every jump and emote hit perfectly on the beat of the music, turning gameplay into a rhythmic dance that kept viewers’ eyes glued to the screen.
Music played a central role in guiding the trailer’s flow. Careful track selection kept the energy high while giving gameplay moments room to breathe. “The music becomes a hook,” she explains. “I want it to surprise people with beat drops that highlight the big moments.” Wendy opened with a countdown to grab attention instantly, then synced gameplay clips to the track’s upbeat rhythm, ensuring viewers felt each leap, stumble, and win.
Sound design layered in texture, adding swooshes as beans leapt and pops for level-up flashes, creating a trailer that wasn’t just something to watch—it was something to feel.
One of the biggest challenges was balancing the client’s need to showcase multiple game features while keeping the video short and entertaining. “Fall Guys has so many chaotic maps, and I wanted viewers to feel like they could overcome those challenges while having fun,” Wendy shares. Careful music selection helped pace the trailer, ensuring the energy stayed high while allowing the gameplay moments to breathe.
The results spoke for themselves. The Fall Guys – Ranked Knockout trailer pulled in over 577,000 views on X (Twitter), 59,418 on YouTube, 63,200 on Instagram, 35,000 on PlayStation’s channel, and 49,700 on TikTok, resonating with fans excited to jump back into the mayhem.
“Every trailer teaches me something new,” Wendy says. “I want people to feel the excitement, tension, and happiness the game brings. With Fall Guys, it’s about capturing that fun chaos and letting viewers feel like they’re right there, ready to play.”
Wendy’s work on the Fall Guys – Ranked Knockout trailer shows that storytelling can thrive even in a short video. Every beat, every emote, and every carefully chosen sound cue was designed to capture the joy of the game while inviting players back into the world of beans, chaos, and playful competition.
So, the next time you see a bean jump and celebrate in a Fall Guys trailer, know that someone like Wendy is behind the scenes, crafting those moments to remind you why you love playing in the first place.