Warrior | Burn XP2
Live Action & 3D Integration
Development
Project Role: Creative Director & 3D Artist
For this project, I served as both Creative Director and 3D Artist, overseeing all aspects of the 3D work to ensure a seamless transition between live-action footage and CGI. The client wanted to showcase a product line in an advertisement, and my role was to develop a visually compelling approach that blended real-world footage with full CGI.
As Creative Director, I worked closely with the client to understand their vision and needs, ensuring that the final result met their expectations. I also collaborated with the director to align the live-action and CGI elements for a smooth, cohesive integration.
On the 3D side, I was responsible for:
Sending the gloves for LiDAR scanning to capture accurate details.
Taking the lacrosse head engineering file and developing materials for photorealistic rendering.
Modeling and texturing the lacrosse shaft from scratch.
Challenges & Solutions
One of the biggest challenges was recreating the on-set environment in 3D to match live-action footage. To achieve this, I leveraged Unreal Engine and utilized real-time rendering techniques to enhance efficiency and realism. This approach ensured that the CGI seamlessly blended into the live-action scenes.
Behind the Scenes
This behind-the-scenes look in Unreal Engine showcases how I recreated the environment to match the live-action footage. I modeled the background lights, added a detailed turf field, and animated the lights to mimic real-world movement, ensuring seamless integration between CGI and live-action.
This is an early test render for look development, exploring lighting and highlighting techniques to refine the final visual style.
