How I Create Spider-Man VFX at Home Like Marvel

I’ll show how I created a professional level Spider-Man VFX shot step by step. Learn the special effects techniques most don’t know are used in the films.
A tour of my project using Zbrush, Maya and Substance.
For artists and for fans of movies in general.
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[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you everyone for all the support! Please check out this quick message I made expressing my gratitude and also a better 1:1 comparison of the before and after: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3aTdmydps6SiMU I wish I had edited it together the way it is in that video rather than changing aspect ratios and zooming in as I did in this one. More cool content soon! Cheers!

[@Auti3D]

Honestly man, this is amazing. i can relate to what you say, I've recently got into Digital art myself, and I'm making characters for a game :)

[@RobAlfieInostrozaLindley]

OMGGGG I HAD THE SPIDER MAN CARTOON MAKER!!!!!!!!!! I used to play with that for hoooooouuuurrrss!!!! led me to study 3d animation and now I'm a graphic designer, boooo! lol

[@blendcreator]

Do you know where to find the unedited video of Jurassic Park, Avengers or other films? This means the video on which the green screen can still be seen or the actor still has the motion tracking suit on. I would be very happy about an answer. Thaks in Advance.

[@skedaddleastro6859]

So how long did it take you to edit that for yom holland scene can you give me how long it took you

[@JonkariP]

So inspiring to see how it's done by somebody who works in the industry!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you for watching!

[@ALEET]

yooo jonkari

[@MawhsiV]

Jonkari My Man !

[@neranlindo]

Love your videos Jonkari❤

[@itsjustmesamuel4973]

the man himself

[@green-lightcreations5564]

This is flawless! Amazing job! I loved seeing the VFX process to this!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

[@CinecomCrew]

Wow, this is amazing!😍

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks!

[@Abhipanti]

Wow its great to see you here Jordy, i mean Yannick or I mean Lorenzo

[@alessiobrevetto8123]

True!

[@urusaii7893]

Wow cinecom

[@williehartman]

Wow it's really great to see the whole thing end to end. No joke on being a serious generalist who can pull off this level of finesse in each part of the workflow. Looking forward to more!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks Willie!

[@DazzlingDivine]

This is crazy. TFS. Please upload more of these kind of videos.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@Ra3_ar1adnE]

I’m not into vfx or know how it works even after I had classes in college for it but this is incredible work, might wanna give it a go again.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Glad to have inspired you. If it’s a goal of yours don’t give up and when you hit frustrating moments remember that is a part of learning and you are just on one side of many breakthroughs you’ll have. All the best.

[@neshanwonder]

are you kidding me? 400 subscribers i thought you’d easily have over 500k, you’re gonna go far with this, the talent is REAL

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching!

[@nirmalroyalrich_3d]

I think he is growing, keep growing bro, looking forward for more videos

[@reneshm]

He's a professional VFX artist, who cares about KZbin subscribers?

[@Bifstak]

I'm a graphic designer and I enjoy looking at other related professions' breakdowns, and this is no exception. Great job!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Glad to hear that you got something out of it!

[@ugo9p133]

This is insane ! the amount of details you put into this is just top notch really wish i had a rig that good for my models, love the muscle details on the sculpt and blendshapes, saw you're other work on instagram gotta say you're art are brilliant, you're attention to detail in likeness is phenomenal can't wait to see more !

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching and sincerely for the kind words!

[@tarotread9632]

"This is insane" literally the first words that came to my mind, and then from then on repeated.

[@deadislander]

This is crazy wild. Insane to see the amount of work behind this. Not to mention the thousands of hours of experience

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words!

[@oneupnerd]

Thanks for going thru all of the steps when it came to making this VFX. It helps me better understand these kind of shots and what’s needed to pull them off.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Awesome, thank you!

[@raffgz]

this really makes you appreciate how beautiful is the Stark suit, loved it

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Glad you liked it!

[@VENKATSMUSIC]

Respect to you ❤❤❤❤

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@danielhenry2247]

WTF?!?!?!? This is the garbage of efects!

[@jaytay4027]

All that work needed. But the fact that you enjoy doing what you love makes it a great joy

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Cheers thanks for watching!

[@NaderAbbass]

It's perfect 💙🔥

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@anonymousaccordionist3326]

It almost ends up looking like a children's animated series of a young SpiderMan. Usually those have low quality animation, though, so that's one major difference. This is much higher quality!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching!

[@NekitoGaming]

Videos like this inspire me to study and be a VFX artist, keep the good job man!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

These are the best type of comments! Thank you!

[@HavingFunTimes]

this video has been in my recommended multiple times and I finally clicked and was amazed to see that this wasnt a channel with a million subscribers! congrats and please make more like this

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Glad you clicked! Thanks for being here!

[@fanimations2363]

You deserve a standing ovation, coz you took us through the whole journey, which others would want us to pay them to at the least have a sneak peek on!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

That is very kind of you and means a lot. Thank you.

[@ishaschdv1]

The patience and the talent. wowza.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching

[@chrisphillips1492]

I've always wondered how you go from awkward 3d match move to something that feels so alive. Really great stuff thanks for sharing your process! :) x

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Appreciate the nice comment!

[@eborge9711]

I'm so glad games industry is heading towards correctives, they are so much nicer than having to work out joints or even pose decomposition. This was really cool to see how it's done in production as opposed to games!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!

[@FunnyAmprsar]

Great, I'm just starting out with MAYA and this is a huge inspiration for me to stay focused on the path of animation. Because whenever I want to animate, I just feel like it's a slow and hard work. But after seeing you compare it to your dreams, I feel like it's not slow and hard anymore.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

You can 100% accomplish your goals, just stick with it. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@RiddleSnowcraft]

Jesus. The work and studying that must go for a person to get to this level of skill. Unfathomable.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

That’s very kind. Thank you for watching.

[@MASO204]

Even watching the process it still blows my mind how difficult your work is and how talented you are. WOW!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Very kind of you, thank you!

[@HicoxSlayerZ]

This is amazing! Best thing I’ve seen in a while, super excited to see what you upload in the future! I’m currently studying to become a Concept Artist but I love the “magic” behind visual effects, so I’ll definitively be looking into your work!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Awesome best of luck on your art journey! Happy new year!

[@HicoxSlayerZ]

@@3dcharacterartist649 Thank you! Happy new year to you too, best of luck! Saludos desde México 🇲🇽

[@nathansteiner208]

You have to do some more videos like this! Vfx is so awesome

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@topramen4330]

I feel like I've just been let in on some heavily guarded industry secrets, so valuable, thank you so much. I have Maya but I don't even know where to begin. Cheers.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

There are many great resources these days, I’m confident you can pick it up and do well. Cheers!

[@patrickrobles5529]

As a spiderman fan growing up, I can say that this is so awesomw

[@3dcharacterartist649]

I’m so glad! Thank you!

[@danchi3d380]

Bro, it's the best tutorial i've ever seen. Really nice, I believe we will see more in future

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

[@arthuraugusto5938]

If you did this in your home, imagine what you could do if Marvel hired you. The CGI in this character would be 100000000000 times better. Congratulations on this amazing job 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching and the nice comment!

[@HeliosAnimation]

It’s so cool to see the process from someone behind these movies, I would love to have like a full tutorial series on how to make Hollywood level VFX or one where you delve deeper on anatomy.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

I’ll add those to the list for future videos, thank you for the suggestions and for watching!

[@i07sa29]

Varp

[@gamingwithnoah2940]

We thank you for all of the work you’ve done for all of us

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching cheers!

[@eraticfx]

I thought it was clickbait (I still looked at it either way). Great job. Amazed how well it was done.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Appreciate you watching, thanks for the kind words!

[@ser0237]

your knowledge on anatomy and how the muscles change shape as they contract and stretch is god tier

[@3dcharacterartist649]

That is nice of you to say! Thanks for watching!

[@HarryRobins]

I find it so interesting that after all of this intensive work, it still doesn't look photoreal. And that's not to diss you, what you have shown here is truly informative. I think there's probably a lot of lighting, reflections, and colour grading that helps. Also how those materials look really flat here which I don't really understand, is that to do with resolutions, or is that all about grazing angles, getting the light to catch the bumps? But that just makes me think how for the films they have so many more specialised teams come together to make something look great. But thank you so much for sharing your expertise! Definitely a new subscriber.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching!

[@DaniMezgebe]

This is amazing!!! i have never subscribed to a channel just by watching a single video, but this one made me!!!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Awesome, so glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[@ElDrewEdwards]

This is so cool, love seeing the work that it takes to make these things makes me appreciate them more.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Awesome, thanks Drew. More to come.

[@xqet7660]

marvel, you need to hire this man right now

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Appreciate your kind words, thanks.

[@gusjaka]

Even though I had vfx classes in college, I still don't understand how it works, but this is fantastic work, and I might give it another shot.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Awesome, I hope you do! Thanks for watching!

[@holland96]

ITS AMAZING MARVEL AND TOM HOLLAND HAVE TO SEE IT

[@antz9246]

This is a spectacular and extremely useful video, I'd love to see more workflow videos from you in the future. 💛

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks so much for the support, glad you enjoyed!

[@theanonymouskeylo7692]

Love seeing someone who’s so indulged and in love with the craft they do! Keep going my man! Your killin it

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@prezent1979]

your work is incredible! I watched this video like five times! The video is super interesting and fun to watch! And It’s the only maya tutorial on KZbin with perfect results! Love your work! 😍 I wish I could make stuff like you! 😅

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@prezent1979]

@@3dcharacterartist649 💖

[@Sir_Zombie1ted]

And so was my mind blown away.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks so much for checking it out!

[@calebcollinsmusic8407]

I’ve said this since Homecoming came out: I hope they remaster Civil War one day since understanding how the suit’s design translates when it’s physically made. He looked great in both FFH and NWH but the suit looked like it was made of different material and functioned differently even between scenes in Homecoming. Suspension of disbelief wants to just buy it’s the same suit in Civil War and Homecoming but they’re so completely off. I’m saying this because your work here looks like it should just be pasted right over the entire airport battle and ferry sequence.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Most superhero films as they progress have slight variations to the suits even when they are supposed to be the same in the story. Toby’s suit changed, but you have to look closely to notice. Each movie makes new advancements, has new challenges etc. I love them all. Having a real suit does help even for reference, when I was doing this type of shot work for Ant-Man I was able to actually wear parts of the suit while I worked to see how it moved. Thanks so much for your kindness and for watching!

[@calebcollinsmusic8407]

@@3dcharacterartist649 totally. Not to be so jaded and dismiss the work of all the artists on Civil War but the difference between that and the rest of the appearances doesn’t need to be looked at closely to notice. It’s not a damnable offense because they were on a time crunch and the physical suit hadn’t been made. I would just appreciate them going back and fixing it like they did with some Star Wars VFX. With the evolution of Tobey’s suit across his trilogy, we know he had to restore it after each film from the damage of the final battles. Tom literally carries the Civil War suit up in a case at the beginning of Homecoming and it’s very different from how it looked before. It’s a nitpick but it always stood out to me, then the inconsistencies just within Homecoming where it went from picture-ready to full PS2.

[@thepicturelens8106]

OMG 😳 🔥 real Marvel look Becarefull Marvel yotube is helping for everyone

[@Tomi-berry]

This is pretty good, I was sceptical at first until you actually backed it up with proof! well done man.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Sincerely thank you for watching!

[@kungmaniatv]

Spent dozens of time to produce a masterpiece, and you're Awesome!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching and for your kind words!

[@jacobmarshall8387]

Man, you are insanely talented. And so good at explaining what you're doing so people don't get confused. Incredible video.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

That is a very nice compliment, thank you!

[@ElevenEvilExes]

i wish you could have heard me "WOOWWWWW" while i was watching this video! so cool!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you

[@CharanBMusic]

This is amazing. I had an interest in this field when I was younger, even went to university for it but I left midway through due to somethings and now and again get the urge to try and get back into it. Knowing the time it takes to do pushes me away because free time is scarce but this is one of those videos that make my urge grow and its with possibly my favourite character. So glad I found this channel, although I'd be using blender because I can't afford Autodesk but used it in school, I can still take inspiration and learn some things ✌🏽

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Just take it a little at a time, you can do it even if it takes a little longer. Keep at it. I believe in you. Good luck, all the best! Thanks for watching!

[@CharanBMusic]

You have no idea how much I needed to hear that, even just in general. Congrats on 250k+ views! 🎉

[@gamingwithnoah2940]

You are so kind and calm, if I was your brother I would be so happy to live with you.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

All the best to you.

[@SHOSH2609]

This is so cool...I like how the details were made 😍🤩👏

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching!

[@SHOSH2609]

@@3dcharacterartist649 thank you for sharing!!😍

[@itsandroler6996]

hey i too work with blender, but this this is mind blowing!! like i used to think that there was a real suit for spider man but these efforts oh man hats off to you

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you so much 😀

[@mcruhdop.a6673]

Que vídeo impressionante mano, você é espetacular, isso é loucura. Sou do Brasil, sou muito fã!!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

obrigado meu amigo!

[@mcruhdop.a6673]

@@3dcharacterartist649 Denada, você tem talento

[@Zetsuke4]

Anatomy expert character designer

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching!

[@sebru]

Oh no. Mom can finally say "we have spider-man at home"

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@MrTalhakhan01]

This video is so amazing, I have seen it multiple times and still cant get over it

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Means a lot, thank you!

[@Stilloy]

Very impressive! Did you do the cgi for the mcu movies for spiderman?

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Yes, the clips in the intro are all shots I contributed to with a lot of other talented folks.

[@krisjolt]

@@3dcharacterartist649 woah

[@robocu4]

Every now and then the recommendations actually function properly and lead me to cool creators like yourself. Subbed

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@UltimateHammerBro]

This was amazing, great job! Being completely out of the loop in everything 3D-related, I was amazed through every step of the process! I have a question that came to my mind after watching it, though. Tom Holland was wearing a motion capture suit in the original shot, and I've read something about some films doing a full body scan (using some device with many cameras) to help with the CGI process. Are those incorporated in the film? Like, could the scan be used to provide at least a first template for the model, and then use the motion trackers to have an alpha version of it in movement (obviously, to be fine-tuned later by actual VFX artists)? I appreciate you making the model from scratch and manually imposing it over the shot, and I understand how well it works as a demo, but I wonder if those work when you're working in the actual films.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

For a production, yes most likely they would scan the actor and then we would build a CG suit on top of that. From there most of the process is the same. You are correct the actor is wearing a mocap suit and if I had that data I’d have been able to use it to help with the animation. Not every shot works like that though and some use this very same process when that is the case. Thank you for watching, your good questions and for your support. Cheers!

[@UltimateHammerBro]

@@3dcharacterartist649 Thank _you_ for your response! I'm glad the video is doing so well!

[@tpjedi]

Thanks for the breakdown of your artistic process, I've just started today learning 3d modelling as a hobby & am a life long spidey fan. New subscriber and fan!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

I appreciate it! Can't wait to see all you create on your journey!

[@TowerBeatz]

Good job dude!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks!

[@abdullahsultan1176]

I feel the hardwork of this man🔥💯

[@levelofcomic2120]

Wait so he actually doesn't wear the suit?

[@Notsoderpy]

your Spiderman model is so perfect!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Notsoderpy]

@@3dcharacterartist649 your welcome can you do an Ironman one?

[@garyking1986]

It honestly just depresses me how much the MCU just slaps CGI over Tom even if they filmed with a suit on location

[@3dcharacterartist649]

I think they have done a good mix of practical and CG suits especially in the Home trilogy. Thanks for your comment! Cheers!

[@artofjhill]

Epic

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks J

[@harry-hp1je]

This is more informative than half the classes I took on 3D at university - thank you for sharing your knowledge so freely!! I somehow was never really taught the whole vfx process from the start all the way to the finished shot, ending up with some gaps in my knowledge, so thank you! I love seeing the breakdown of the entire process, and your passion for the subject clearly shines through 😊

[@3dcharacterartist649]

That means a lot, thank you.

[@themasterpiece12437]

HOLY CRAP THAT LOOKS CLEAN!!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching.

[@YePThatsMEwzx]

Hard work in every frame, love it!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you

[@HansTheCrab]

Please please PLEASE keep going! I am such a beginner in VFX and this has already started expanding my brain! Loved every bit of this and am super excited to learn more from you!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

I’m so happy to have had the opportunity to inspire a little!

[@EFFIGYEnt]

Wait wait... YOU WORKED ON THE MCU FILMS?! Fan boy right here. As an aspiring VFX artist this makes me smile to hear.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Yes, with many other talented artists and technical wizards. It’s some of my favorite work I’ve done so far and I look forward to potential opportunities in the future to contribute again. I’m a fan just like you. All the best in your journey. Thanks for watching and thanks for your comment!

[@CharlieKiloSierra8893]

VFX artist are the modern best actors/actress

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching!

[@Zetsuke4]

Wow that’s mindblowing

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks so much!

[@luigividaletti3468]

Just, wow!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks so much!

[@DodaGarcia]

This is amazing, I'm surprised I didn't find this channel sooner

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching!

[@GenpionGaming]

It Is Toooo Hard Bro..What A Great Talent😲

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@collectivesplonk]

This genuinely looks cleaner than the actual spider-man vfx in the movies. Maybe it's because of the specific direction of the lighting or i just really dig the proportions of the spider-man suit. Either way, this is absolutely amazing

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Very kind, thanks!

[@cyrez1509]

WOW!!! A M A Z I N G ! ! ! Good job, bro. I really enjoy the video.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ChuckSutton]

this is an awesome video, can't wait to see more from this channel!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@ProdG315]

Ngl I’m glad I watched this, as a self taught Blender modeler I learned a few tricks from this

[@3dcharacterartist649]

I’m so glad! All the best to you!

[@ProdG315]

@@3dcharacterartist649 You too Man

[@jamesedwardpilapil7548]

Give this man an oscar 🔥🔥🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@LEO-nt3ol]

Ohhh my god its is on a whole next level i love it 😍 its so interesting,informative just perfect ....

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching!

[@AlessandroCecconi]

I feel like this video is the definition of "pro" lol, this is literally the same as the movies in my opinion lol amazing

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you Alessandro!

[@Proveloski]

This is some industry insider stuff! Love it. Subbed.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@gouravdas7557]

Just wow.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@RapClash]

This is amazing! How do you not have more subscribers?? I'm very excited to see what you bring in the future and I can't wait! Good job!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Appreciate it!

[@lukastheloser]

I would never have the patience for projects like these, great work man definitely subbing

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Awesome, thanks for the sub and for your support!

[@suryaprakashraj3901]

Wow super graphic super super super

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@why-ub9mt]

This is amazing most definitely deserves more views.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed!

[@puneetmaheshwari]

I was always interested in the VFX part and finally got a detailed video but there were soooo many things that I couldn't understand and many things I didn't knew but Thankyou ❤️

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you for watching!

[@incogneato6395]

I think you found your niche. THIS is the type of video that will absolutely do numbers on youtube. Good luck, congrats and incredible video.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you for your support!

[@Brick_Science]

Really cool!!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks!

[@MCPRODYT]

holy crap this looks so awesome!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks!

[@OmniVerse_Mavericks]

wow loved it. thanks for sharing with us. it's really helpful.

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@n0b0dy_know]

This is real amazing spider-man dude!

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thank you!

[@umbrellasquid9669]

thisn is astounding I can't beleive one guy did this

[@3dcharacterartist649]

Thanks for watching!