💙[UPDATED] Blueberry Reaction Shot 01💙 (Patreon)

The First Pre-Animated Shot featuring live-action combined with CGI, fully lit and complete with sound effects, showcasing Foxlo’s transformation into a giant blueberry! 🫐 That’s right—we’ve made history today!!! 🏆 For the first time, we successfully integrated Foxlo’s real head into a digital body, just as MPC (the now-defunct studio behind the VFX for the 2005 film) once did. Using similar methods and techniques, we’ve achieved an incredible milestone. 🎬

This process was incredibly complex and time-consuming 🕒 (which explains the slower activity on Patreon recently). We meticulously studied and analyzed every detail, refining the animation to align perfectly with the live-action footage. The result? Seamless integration of real-life elements with CGI during the compositing phase. Here’s a quick breakdown of the workflow:

🎥 Filming: We recorded Foxlo’s movements against a green screen, following the storyboard.

✏️ Rotoscoping: Her movements were translated into 3D animation.

🎈Softbody Inflation: Houdini was used to create the realistic inflation effect.

✨ Integration: Foxlo’s real head was carefully composited into the CGI body.

💡Compositing, Lighting, and Sound Design: Using tools like Blender and Nuke, we polished the visuals and added sound for maximum impact.

It wasn’t without its challenges. This rotoscoping process was slow and meticulous, requiring countless adjustments to ensure a natural blend between the live-action and digital components. While this is already an impressive pre-animation, it’s not the final version. To make it even more realistic, we aim to keep more real-life elements (like Foxlo’s arms and hands) in future iterations. However, this step will require additional time and effort to perfect the alignment of the live-action and CGI. 💻

On the technical side: animation and lighting were completed in Blender, the softbody inflation effect was done in Houdini, and the live-action integration with CGI was achieved using Nuke. ⬇️Video Links⬇️

[HERE'S THE VIDEO!]

[HERE'S THE VIDEO! (SOFTBODY)]

We want to thank you for your unwavering support—this project is only possible because of you! 💙 Your subscriptions are crucial for funding and sustaining the production of this film. With your help, we’ll make this amazing vision a reality. Stay tuned for more updates! 💋

Update: We've added a new version with a more noticeable softbody effect in the belly area. Video available at the links!