Unleashing Fire and Lightning: Epic Drone Crashes and Lightning Car Adventures

Patrol Drone Crashing

Software Use: Houdini, Mantra, PFTrack, Nuke

The two-shot patrol drone project provides an exciting opportunity for me to explore pyrotechnics and delve into the world of drones. As a sci-fi fan, I've always been captivated by the realistic portrayal of drones and spaceships in movies. This personal project allows me to leverage Houdini's flexibility to simulate realistic drone behavior and push the boundaries of my skills. I'll gain expertise in drone mechanics, cinematography, and problem-solving while showcasing my abilities and creativity.

Drone Crashing shot1

Drone Crashing shot1 Breakdown

Responsible:

Houdini effects: Pyro, Tracking
Houdini: Occlusion of door & windows
PFTrack: Camera Tracking from the backplate by Matthias Groeneveld
Nuke: Post-effect lights, AOV channel management, Color Correct on different AOVs,
Rotopaint & Tracker to cleanup

Drone Crashing shot2

Drone Crashing shot2 Breakdown

Responsible:

Houdini effects: RBD, Pyro, Sparks, Smoke Trails
Houdini: occlusion of tree silhouette & building, shadowmattee
procedural animation, camera animation
PFTrack: Camera Tracking from the backplate by Ruslan Khmelevsky
Nuke: post-effect lights, AOV channel management,
Color Correct on different AOVs, Rotopaint & Tracker to cleanup

Renderer: Mantra
Program: Houdini, Nuke, PFTrack

ElectroDrive: Unleashing the Power of Lightning in Automotive Innovation

The Lightning Car project draws inspiration from the thrilling car chase scene in "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and the dynamic energy of Sonic the Hedgehog. Set against a city backdrop, this visual effects project combines the mesmerizing power of lightning with a captivating shield effect. Prepare to be amazed as bolts of electricity crackle along the Lightning Car, transitioning into a stunning shield that showcases the magic of cinematic storytelling and the exciting possibilities of VFX.

Responsible:

Houdini: Lightning bolts, cloaking effects,
hexagonal disintegration, shockwave
Nuke: glowing lights from lightning bolts

Renderer: Redshift
Program: Houdini, Nuke, PFTrack

Thanks to my instructors in Gnomon - Nate Shaw, Dan Bodenstein, Josh Hatton, Sercan Yaşar