Sci-Fi Blockbuster - Lighting, Shading & Art Direction / 2019CONTRIBUTED TO THE HIGH END VFX PRODUCTION OF COSMOBALL. UTILIZING HOUDINI AND REDSHIFT, MY ROLE SPANNED ACROSS SCENE ASSEMBLY, SHADING, AND CINEMATIC LIGHTING FOR MULTIPLE HERO SHOTS. BEYOND LIGHTING AND FINAL COMPOSITING, I ALSO STEPPED IN AS ART DIRECTOR FOR A 9 SHOT SEQUENCE, DEVELOPING ITS ENTIRE VISUAL STYLE FROM THE GROUND UP
trailer
While it may remain a hidden gem for global audiences, the film became a massive sci-fi blockbuster in the Chinese market. Watch the official trailer and a detailed scene assembly breakdown below
Breakdown Wave Eater Scene
Watch the video below for a detailed look at scene assembly, Redshift lighting, and the complete art direction of the Wave Eater sequence
Breakdown roots scene
Explore the VFX breakdown below, highlighting the complex scene assembly of spaceships and massive alien sci-fi roots
Breakdown city scene
Watch the sequence progression below, featuring heavy environment work, urban destruction, and explosive VFX integration