In this unit, we recorded footage and followed a standard VFX workflow to integrate CGI into a live-action scene with realistic lighting.

The video is a short clip featuring a CG robot flying around a corner, interacting with CGI apples on a barrel that respond to its motion.

This was my first time using Nuke, and a significant portion of the project was dedicated to learning the software. 

It was also my first experience integrating 3D assets into live-action footage and is my first exposure to capturing good footage, creating a LiDAR scan, and tracking a scene. 

Overall I think this shot came out really well and it was extremely satisfying to see my understanding of Maya and Nuke come together in the final composition.

Compositing in Nuke
Animated in Maya
Assets rendered in Arnold
(Model Assets acquired online)
Contribution -  Compositing & Animation