Sherlock Teaser - VFX Breakdown

Here's a short VFX Breakdown of my recent Sherlock teaser. You can watch the finished video here: • Sherlock: Series Four ...
The project took about fourteen months from start to finish. Custom practical elements were shot against greenscreen and composited into the 3D scene to give it more movement - from blowing leaves to torn fabric to falling debris to the passing cars in the background.
'Action Essentials 2' fire and smoke assets added that extra sense of realism, along with a few floating particles and the odd raindrop. 'Optical Flares' was used for each of the lights, and it was all brought together with a few natural light-leaks to give the illumination an organic feel.
You can see more about the modelling/texturing process on Facebook at / johnsmithvfx
Programs used: Maya, Mudbox, After Effects, Premiere, 3DS Max, Photoshop
Enjoy!

[@skycloud1448]

This channel is not dead, he just works for bbc for vfx now.

[@robertk2194]

OMG really

[@DoorKnnob]

How'd you know?

[@niallhales1897]

​@@DoorKnnobhe literally did all of Dr whos vfx

[@koreboredom4302]

Where'd ya go, bud?

[@LooneyNuke]

You find a good KZbin channel Last uploaded: *4 years ago*

[@LukeIdontKnow]

They work for bcc

[@JuuChan]

HOW has the BBC not hired you yet? your work is amazing!

[@kirigirii]

+Juu .Chan Because rendering a 3D set piece realistically is very different from writing and directing a live action TV show. Completely different skills required. Maybe we can get pixar or disney to hire this guy.

[@JuuChan]

yeah right i didnt think that trough....but someone really should hire him and pay a good amount of money for this awesome work!

[@aSongScout]

+Owen Gao Huh? Why would they hire him as a writer or director? They'd hire him as a VFX artist.

[@colonelbarker]

+Juu .Chan Well, I imagine if the BBC took 14 months to produce each shot of Sherlock you would be waiting 200-300 years between episodes.. :P

[@colonelbarker]

+pi ano that is true! The Dr who team were putting 1200-1400 vfx shots in a year, and that's a team of 8-10 people. It's all relative.

[@RazEdits]

This is incredible! The modelling and textures are so realistic that when I saw the teaser, I thought you created this by film Baker Street and adding all the debris in post. I would never have though you actually sculpted the entire thing!

[@vinzyvisuals6472]

Me too thought the same , just that i thought he used some intro shots from the episodes and did over it. but i was wrong.

[@onionboy7099]

sculpted? wow... idiot

[@nutsuphanat197]

3D Sculpting... it is well sculpting in the computer software, and it is no easy task!

[@ultradragonballfanal]

I think the reason why he's not around anymore is because he's working too much on the BBC I think that's why he doesn't upload anymore

[@cosmicshadow2107]

To bad Like a mystery walks away Appears bright but runs And soon a noise summons them As the noise makes them leave Just as this video is the last of a great man I hope to see you again

[@DualVenge]

This looks so real man! You've done an amazing job

[@RealFoxie]

These one minute VFX breakdowns are not enough the clench my thirst for the technical aspects of making something amazing like this D: It looks sooo cool and interesting, great job!

[@Daleylife]

Just got word you were hired on Sherlock. Congrats! :) As for the footage, I wish we got more of this stuff. It still isn't shared much and when it is, it's always fast-paced cuts. I like videos like this, where we have time to truly see the magic happening.

[@MoeezAslam98]

Desmond Yoo Yes! :D

[@cmshotwell]

Moeez Aslam How? Is there an article or something?

[@cmshotwell]

Moeez Aslam How? Is there an article or something?

[@MoeezAslam98]

Carolyn Shotwell Mark Gatiss announced it couple months ago at the San Diego ComicCon.

[@fairlylocaldreamer7917]

Is there a video??? I HAVE to seeee

[@tobyreads]

YOU MADE THE NEW TITLE TIME VORTEX I LOVE IT! ITS AMAZING YOU SHOULD BE SO PROUD!

[@kazemizu6284]

Wait. Are you bloody telling me all of this was sculpted?! I don't have words for how impressed I am. Seriously, I hope you have a good job where you can put that ability of yours to good use, because. This. Is. Amazing.

[@ravi2047]

That looks so damn real! I wouldn't believe that the teaser was all because of VFX if you didn't release this VFX breakdown video.

[@CrownJewels7]

Wow, I'm blown away by your level of talent! Everything looked so real. Your Sherlock teaser should be the official teaser for season 4. :)

[@zigzag4491]

I just want to say, you inspired me. I never would have learned all that I have about visual effects without your videos, I believe they were the first thing that really got me interested in visual effects and I have come so far because of your incredible work, so thank you.

[@eyedchicken1234]

I never would have thought that this wasn't shot on a real set. This is amazing!

[@rileyhall2181]

My days, mate! If you made these fan-made trailers more often people would really believe that the avengers were teaming up with Sherlock and the Doctor to fight my little pony, your editing's that good.

[@royalvalkyrie]

omg, this is actually perfect. such pro work! keep up the FANTASIC work my friend!

[@nescophe]

I am in awe! I thought it was footage with debris and shredded fabric overlain, which is hard enough, but you created the whole set! I'm blown away.

[@Deman00001]

Damn you've got REAL talent. You did all that by yourself and I had no idea it was CGI. Keep it going man I hope you go far

[@jamescrang2251]

It made me so happy to see that the BBC noticed your amazing work and hired you to make the brilliant #TimeForHeroes promo

[@florencesmermaids]

Omg you are brilliant you have tallent and you make it beautiful you make it each time better and better i absolutely love it great job ! I would love to see more espessially things from doctor who season 9 i would love to see something of that because you can make it so realistic its so amazing !

[@xLazybirdx]

Jeeez i love these VFX breakdowns more than the final product :D

[@serenathetrash4137]

It's amazing how you got hired by Sherlock, just heard about it too! Incredible!!

[@KennedyFilms]

I have so much respect for the work you do, it looks amazing, better than real life even! please keep up the good work!

[@TheDogofTin]

Congrats on doing the visual effects for this year's Doctor who special my friend

[@SummerMaryNight]

This is amazing hard work that you've put into the trailer and to see how it's done just shows that anything can be created in the media world.

[@FroodTooth]

Captivated! The CGI were so real I was caught off guard. Thought it was real filming at location with props but the whole thing was actually CGI. Amazing. Just amazing. I'm just really interested to watch this series right now

[@SamJonesArt]

Watching this, I thought this was the real thing. not even joking. this is AMAZING

[@redeemedoracle687]

I kinda feel like a video about the Valeyard should be on the to-do list. Amazing work as usual

[@sallyatoyota9071]

Over 1000 likes and no dislike... Finally I find hope for humanity.

[@Cpt_zheng]

check now, rip

[@RobynJG]

I love all your things... can't get over how incredible they always are x

[@Ewerton2705]

We miss u

[@sftgunner]

Just noticed the numberplate is LB35 GZL - which means that the car was made in 2035... lol! The attention to small details like this is astounding... (assuming it was done on purpose!)

[@adraawhitemoon8995]

Oh my god, that's an animation!!!! - You are so talented!!! It must takes so long to do!!! That's awesome!!! -

[@palblue]

5 years

[@emiliapercival258]

I thought your teaser was actually shot omg you're amazing 😱

[@titanspade8076]

I miss these vids so much

[@spidercali1400]

This is so good the VFX breakdown actually looks fake, completely amazing i can't wait to see more

[@sonnykingcomposer]

This guy made the Series 11 and 12 title sequence! Your work has finally been recognised!

[@kuaker542]

Doctor Poo really??

[@sonnykingcomposer]

@@kuaker542 Yeah!

[@loft4498]

Where has he gone?

[@1flamingofilms]

How does one guy make something that looks better than the anything in a movie with a half billion dollar budget?

[@VickiLovesDoctorWho]

Holy shit! I honestly thought you'd taken an image of the house and street and just stuck bricks and chairs and stuff on that O.o This is incredible!

[@Charlie_Alpha_Lima]

Your shading and lighting are abosolutely fucking succulent! Splendid work sir

[@IrtisamAhmed]

Just wow... even Bollywood with their studios cannot come close to your VFX!

[@beshemal]

Congrats on the new doctor intro animation!!

[@Megapikacch]

You DESERVE to be in BBC! YOUR WORK IS AMAZING!!

[@Megapikacch]

I need more... Not being demanding...and stuff. I just.. "May I have some more please?"

[@Pillenium]

You was sleeping too long. Wake up John Smith. The time is come, David Tennant is back as 14 doctor.

[@HowardTheDucksWong]

👀👀

[@jak0bw651]

we need more!

[@MrSteelin]

BBC must hire you. Brilliant, man!

[@TheSavatMind]

great work John Smith

[@KimTomPW]

You have some mad skills! Awesome work!

[@nightowl8477]

Congrats on the promotion, ma dood.

[@marcjoelreyes4581]

Amazing work! Very realistic!

[@magicstu]

You kept this quiet diddnt you? Congratulations on being hired by the bbc. The trailer for the Christmas special 2017 morphing effect was amazing!

[@Cscuile]

Simply Amazing

[@blueclaytengis2431]

This guy can go so far beacause he is a genius

[@VRI]

I KNEW THAT BIT OF PLASTIC WAS TOO GOOD TO BE CGI XD anyways great work again man!

[@BellaBoo0002]

This is stunning

[@adamhutchinson1118]

Yep, this explains why you hadn't uploaded a vidoe for a while... ;)

[@ultimatecandle5605]

I miss your videos :( please come back

[@jakenelson1366]

no more videos? :(

[@kyliep.4858]

JuiceTime I guess not :(

[@ShoppingHolic98]

pixar! what are you guys doing! Hire this guy already

[@haiderr]

Jenny Kim Pixar are you stupid? It's BBC

[@tdvcyt8030]

he is saying pixar should hire them you idiot

[@punknatch]

YOU ARE FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!

[@amberwilliams632]

POST MORE IM OBSESSED

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[@dabbingtardis8277]

Wow that is so awesome.

[@hiefxtm6659]

Holy.. dude. I really wonder that 7 people. How could they dislike this?

[@alexanderfeldman1230]

Whoaaaaaaa this is production company level good

[@noiserachel]

Dude you make amazing videos!

[@trentdavis8919]

Truly art bro

[@Leo-cd5dn]

Super vidéo, comme tous les autres vidéos. 👍 Continuer comme sa !

[@Miru_Man]

That was all CG? Your joking! Amazing!

[@michaelis-menten]

MAN YOU'RE THE BEST.

[@kimchrist7306]

Sir, you are just amazing.

[@nataliafr3636]

this should be an official trailer

[@ClassicWillL]

You have incredible skills

[@waltmanasse-latham1585]

Damn, this guy is incredible

[@theapelayo4031]

Amazing!!!

[@harleyhartley3168]

Miss you SO MUCH

[@SuperOrangeMan23]

You gotta come back dude!

[@Vortex_Now]

He works at BBC on Doctor who he made 11th and 12th doctor who intro sequence.

[@LukeIdontKnow]

Xav Man wow

[@ansel___]

I miss you man!

[@julias9284]

SO COOL I LOVE IT

[@shanthefireninja1172]

I really admire your work and I think if the BBC does't give you a chance you should try some more solo work maybe making your own short programme based off doctor who? Either way you have got a really great talent. :)

[@TheMadBrad1st]

magic.

[@AslanAlmukhambetov]

How did you animated camera? Did you made shot of some scene with IRL camera and then tracked it on software?

[@RagePixie]

bloody hell!!!!! O_O amazing!!!

[@Jack_X075]

seeing videos like these makes me wanna dive right into CGI Modelling and animation. I wish I could, but it just seems so complex. I always wanted to make videos like these. Can you elaborate on how much time it took to render this completely?? And what was your rig specs? And also, you were the only person that worked on this? It feels unreal

[@TorchwoodPandP]

You are so awesome!

[@MediaFishman]

omg.. ur so good

[@anuinam]

OMG so brilliant!!!

[@Leo-cd5dn]

tous vos vidéos sont superbes. J’espère que vous allez continuez à faire des montages. :-)

[@krisgamercool]

Nice!

[@supremacyfx7903]

this is insane

[@niharsheth1509]

hands down

[@PottertoHolmes]

Man I love this with every fiber of my soul. But also hate this. I'm a film student and writing/directing is my focus, but I've had to take classes using these programs. And I wish I had time to devote to learning to do something even a fraction as cool as this.

[@themechbuilder6171]

do you work for tv?

[@farzadk81]

Greaaaat!

[@GamingManiaHackerW32]

OMG THAT WAS A 3D ANIMATION? i really thought that this was real dude

[@harrydallimore9564]

Hey man I know you do your vfx breakdowns but can you do a video on the basics of vfx or just saying the kind of software?