VFX Demo Reel - Kuan Tsai

I have included breakdowns for some of the projects featured in my demo reel. If you're interested in learning more about my work, please visit my personal website linked at the bottom of this page. Thank you for taking the time to explore my entry! Enjoy :)

ACTOR REPLACEMENT - Ip Man 4: The Finale

Inspired by the latest film in the Ip Man Trilogy, Ip Man 4: The Finale, the actor replacement shot was one of the most challenging projects I have worked on to date. Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed the creative process, particularly because I was able to star as the replacement for the original actor! It was a delight to tackle the technical and artistic demands of this shot, and I am proud of the final result.

Plate // Character Paintout // Green Screen // Colour Correction

ETHEREAL PROJECT - Stranger Things: The Mind Flayer

My inspiration for this project came from the captivating moment in Stranger Things season two episode eight when the Mind Flayer entered Will's body. Working on this project was a thrilling experience that allowed me to explore and experiment with various techniques and approaches. I am thrilled with the final outcome and grateful for the chance to bring this project to life.

Green Screen // Background Integration and Colour Correction // White Eyes & Veins // Tendrils Integration // Foreground Debris & Final Grade

INTEGRATION & WIRE REMOVAL - Spider-Man: No Way Home

This project was both challenging and immensely satisfying to create. I consider myself fortunate to have stumbled upon a behind-the-scenes plate from the Blu-ray release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which became the foundation of my work. It was an incredible opportunity for me to showcase my skills and test myself on a production-level shot.

Plate // Wire & Marker Removals and Smoke Restoration // Door Integration // Atmospheric Fog and Volumetric Snow Integration // Final Grade

SCREEN BURN-IN - Iron Man 

Here's another shot that I worked on, which was taken from behind the scenes of Iron Man. It was an excellent opportunity for me to demonstrate my ability to integrate UI elements while preserving the integrity of complex lighting interactions.

Plate // Screen Background // UI Elements // Thematic News Programs // Light Restoration

DIGITAL MAKEUP - Obi-Wan Kenobi

De-aging // Hair Recolouring // Beard Recolouring

MULTIPASS COMPOSITING

The first shot is inspired by Alex Roman's The Third & The Seventh. The second shot is a render of Pagani Huayra integrated in a Dune inspired background.

CG Wireframe // Beauty

WALL REPLACEMENT

This project was a fun and creative endeavour that was shot in a dingy ally in Vancouver. A classic one for Lost Boys.

Plate // Wooden Wall Replacement // Art and Graffiti Integration

LOGO REPLACEMENT

"Why so serious?"🃏

Plate // Container Paintout // Logos Integration

Website: www.kuanvfx.com | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kuantsai