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Jakob Westman

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Behind the scenes: While a lot of effort was put into making everything as tight as possible in the studio – with a VFX shot like this – a lot obviously happened in post. See a step by step process below.

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Step 1:
Step 1:

The photo as it was shot in the studio.

Step 2:
Step 2:

A new and more dynamic hand and head from two alternate shots.

Step 3:
Step 3:

Retouched expression on the mask’s eye brows and mouth.

Step 4:
Step 4:

The beautiful background plate from Alex Knight in place.

Step 5:
Step 5:

A shorter depth of field to add color and bring focus to the character.

Step 6:
Step 6:

Final grade and VFX in place.

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Me discussing context, pose and expression with our model, Valeria Romero.

Step 1:
Step 1:

The photo as it was shot in the studio.

Step 2:
Step 2:

Heavily retouched pose for a more dynamic and powerful expression. I had to paint the legs from scratch since we were unable to find a pose we were completely happy with.

Step 3:
Step 3:

CGI jungle taking shape.

Step 4:
Step 4:

CGI jungle process.

Step 5:
Step 5:

CGI jungle process.

Step 6:
Step 6:

Final grade on the photo and CGI jungle and ambient effects.