SKYWATCH: VFX Breakdown Reel

VFX Supervisor: Sandro Blattner
sandroblattner.com
VFX Lead: Colin Levy
3D Lead: Paweł Somogyi
202 VFX Shots
3D Assets / Animation in Blender
Comp in Nuke
Full Credits: skywatch-movie.com/credits.html
Music from the score of SKYWATCH, composed by Jasper Blunk.

[@SpencerMagnusson]

When you see how many VFX shots you have in post: "I'm gonna need some tech support."

[@tigerroar6071]

the VFX looks feature film quality. I didn't even realize the last shot was CG

[@redbeardpro777]

This has better CG then some Hollywood blockbusters, well done!!

[@maxsaltin1001]

Jason Sacks true

[@shaunfernando5349]

true and sad

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

Extremely better than those CW shows ,

[@thegatewaytoprestige]

I mean, he used to work at Pixar and quit to create this project so...

[@thegatewaytoprestige]

@@shaunfernando5349 It's not sad. He was an artist at Pixar. He quit his job there to create this "his passion project". So it makes sense.

[@CrazyStarN]

Too amazing, while watching the short-film never imagined so many are CGI. It's on par with high level movie production.

[@MirceaKitsune]

There is so much I wasn't even aware Blender is capable of doing. Well done once more!

[@clarencelinthein]

This short film is amazing! From the VFX, to the world building, to the acting, it was all amazing! Very well done and I look forward to more of your future shirt films :>

[@bohdan_lvov]

And don't forget Jude Law!

[@zuhairmehdee]

Man I just love films about shirts

[@AbrahamMast]

0:18 My face when I am sneaking a 2am snack. These breakdowns are so fascinating! Would love to see more!

[@bkalesti]

Me: Cool rooftop set location! Colin & VFX Crew: Nope, that's a completely green room with just the actor. Me: Well shit, now you're just showing off!

[@hermanrobak1285]

At 2:25 even the actor is CGI.

[@houstonhelicoptertours1006]

Nothing new.

[@giannicarandang]

Houston Helicopter Tours no fuckin shit dumbass this is an independent project

[@codenamelambda]

Weirdly enough, I realized that it was done in Blender because of the abundance of empties, and the fun little circle with the four arrows. With weird observations out of the way, this is *awesome*. Knowing that the shot where he enters back into the building is CG does make it slightly visible (I think, maybe I'm just imagining at that point), but I definitely didn't notice when first watching the short film. This is some outstanding work, and I do want to see a feature length movie - no pressure :)

[@AaronsAnimals]

been wanting to see this for a year

[@bohdan_lvov]

1:08 wait, what?! Foam is simulated?!/1/1

[@CharlesLijt]

C4D 1min simulation

[@jascrandom9855]

@@CharlesLijt This is all Blender though.

[@samymerad6738]

Jasc Random yeahhh blender team 😂

[@boriswilsoncreations]

Maybe it's not simulated, there is no need to do so. You can do this by hand also. But if it is, that's a really great job :]

[@AntonioManaligod]

I wonder if this would have a better chance being picked up by Netflix as a series or a full fledged film! Great work.

[@tulipsmeller]

Am I the only one who watches these VFX breakdowns and BTS frame by frame? Really great video, love the short film!

[@rowni]

I hope Netflix picks this up so they can fund this project! Its honestly amazing

[@MrKlayVFX]

Outstanding job Colin!

[@samvallins]

Me: Oh man that's a cool drone shot with the CG model.... WAIT WHAT THE WHOLE SHOT IS CG INCLUDING THE ACTOR??!!

[@heronalvarez3600]

Absolutamente profesional. Que gran trabajo y que gran corto. Merece una película. Gracias

[@mycroft16]

I love these types of films. VFX has really allowed for some insane storytelling from people that would never have had the chance before. The quality of the VFX is really solid. Believable, grounded motion of the camera and drone thing. Excellent lighting. Love.

[@Gilotopia]

Wow the roof was full CGI. I honestly couldn't tell when I saw the movie. Congrats!

[@philmsproduction]

Amazing. It is really hard to guess which elements are real and which are CG when you watch the movie before this breakdown. Like of course the drones are not real. 2:10 But oh my god the fog, the entire background, the stairs, ... and at 2:26 even the actor himself.

[@JaredOwen]

Great stuff Colin - I like what you are doing here

[@xt8media117]

Colin, I just saw your short, which, well there is nothing short about this. Extremely well done. The set up to make a feature is awesome. After about 20 years in the US, I am now in France where there are some amazing incentives to shoot films (short or long). I would be thrilled to collaborate with you. Bravo!

[@AdrianPueyo]

Great job

[@DanFrantzFilms]

So much detail its downright impressive, congrats to you and the team for intergrating the vfx so seamlessly 👍

[@mallickpriyanshuOG]

Everything was so detailed! Great job 👍🏽

[@oscarthis]

This has to be the show of the year!

[@tejomayambharatam5637]

Wow, incredible workflow! Thanks for sharing it with us, I`m a 3d animation student and learning Blender for a couple of months and this one is really inspiring and motivating me a lot. We all support you for your next project.

[@brightgarinson3099]

I completely forgot this was a Blender project. That brings so much inspiration!

[@BlenderFan]

Great job and thanks for showing this VFX Breakdown.

[@JoaoPauloLacerda1992]

Love everything about this movie, congratulations!

[@dhanupyakurel]

Really awesome work! We need more of such short stories and breakdown! Keep it up bro! Best wishes!

[@fabrizi7362]

Thanks for showing us all of this💯😎👍 incredible work

[@AlexTuduran]

Professional-grade production. Hats-off to Colin.

[@alextj7940]

This really does inspire me to start using blender again !! so impressive.

[@holographicman]

Very impressed by the film, you can feel the passion behind it from all involved. Looking forward to see more from you in the future.

[@haideralisheikh5361]

Next level boss🙏 love the details Thankyou for sharing techniques and breakdown

[@angrytechaddict7803]

Amazing work!

[@leer1064]

You guys a truly Blender masters! 👏👏👏

[@AaronsAnimals]

incredible

[@helixvfx8569]

Blender is such an incredible tool!! I have no idea how you guys made this look so good though!!

[@itsDavidDuggan]

Amazing work👏

[@mediaguy9557]

Quality production and post-production.

[@educate3d]

This is really great work and a cool story as well

[@NabilNaidu]

So much to learn from this break down!🖤🖤

[@theweirdshow2860]

We need a part two!!! I love these 😍

[@timarnold8394]

That was awesome, good job with the VFX.

[@maxsaltin1001]

Just Amazing!!

[@MGSBigBoss77]

Well done playa this was a nice insight!

[@TopChannel1on1]

awesomeness

[@Feziboy]

Aw! That's fascinating!

[@roadstudiosproductions]

very amazing vfx it's very detailed and I love how you got Jude law.

[@TheDomLouis]

Fantastic insight into what's possible today ❗

[@lassanalestin7259]

Well done!! I love it!

[@blueorbstudios9070]

This is how you make a film! Amazing!!

[@javiator3007]

The amount of talent

[@tindustries]

I saw this just for the first time and didn’t even know this channel. But I definitely subscribed after watching and learning from this. ☺️

[@Skydivingkittens]

I've honestly always wanted to know how they do the VFX breakdown videos, like swiping over the pre-comp renders, plates, and what is actually seen in the film. Awesome stuff!

[@EdititStudio]

Amazing, Well made

[@paulanonuevo5678]

This is ingenious!

[@eauxlulangjejengemailko4780]

Such an amazing film.

[@blueevening]

Amazing!

[@neerajnxt4642]

Thanks for the break down 👍

[@AshLordCurry]

thats what I called David Fincherism

[@BK42Cycles]

Awesome!!

[@UXXV]

Corridor crew need to get on this!

[@coolnegative]

The film is AMAZING!

[@SonnyGreenwichJr]

I'd love to watch a behind the scenes of how you did the VFX! Salutations from freezing cold and wet Ireland ☘️💪🏽👀👍🏽☘️

[@ShiningCatProductions]

THE FRICKING PORT THING WAS SIMULATED? WHAT?

[@paraisoenllamas]

Amazing! More

[@whitespring_]

wow. simply... wow

[@gonzaaa_t]

You deserve more than 16k subs

[@UnrealMatter]

Craaazy omg!

[@prymexxxx]

As a cg artist, this is fucking amazing and honestly mind breaking

[@pawaalfilms]

amazing

[@jimmyhernandez9623]

Sensei...!!!

[@firebender9002]

There’s nothing I want more than for Hulu or something to pick this up and make it into a mini series.

[@TWatcher_]

very cool

[@Filip_Z]

THAT IS SO FUCKING INSANE

[@jakemarcus9999]

Good stuff

[@connorharris8511]

Awesome work! Can we see more walkthroughs of the nuke scripts plz? :)

[@afifnursena]

just amazing, for me it would take days to make the model itself

[@AliTKhan]

wow!

[@juliocargnin]

Wow 😲!

[@JacksonHayes]

sooooooooo goooooood

[@ytang8889]

wow just wow

[@PhoenixFeatherAirsoft]

fucking impressive!

[@cgman1005]

와...그냥 CG로 다 해버리는군요 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@jamarmartin884]

Real Question: How can I do what you do? I’m sure I don’t need to start with the greatest equipment. I’m advanced with a couple of adobe programs. But why that cgi/ the modeling is nice. I’d like to get an answer on where I could start

[@ColinLevy]

Tutorials are a good place to start! Blender is a free 3D program and there's a ton of free training on KZbin and beyond. Start small and be patient, keep learning and pushing your skills. www.blender.org/

[@aight365]

Genius

[@bikashjagun]

Hi colin I'm from India I like your vfx editing level

[@tyyi]

Blender? Nice.

[@aaronramly1705]

just a suggestion at 0:22 , you could use 3d printer to print that "reference prop marker" . you can print in "vase mode". it print only the shell. it will be little bit flimsy,but accurate enough. vase mode use the least amount of plastic(cheap) & fastest. you can export it using blender to stl format. but,the 3d design must be solid not porous . for lower budget just use "3d pen"

[@echannel6162]

Friken wild

[@reginaldarmah2381]

nice

[@tourobaba]

@Corridor Crew must react to this!

[@kuboteusz]

The jolly through window scene: wouldn't it be faster and cheaper to film on location and just add some extra objects?

[@metaspl0it]

Jakub Waligórski there was never a building, it was CG. How can you put trackers without a physical building?

[@Robinpeys]

Hey Levy, loving the video (and the story of getting Jude Law in your short film!), I'm in the middle of writing my next short and planning on putting a small dose of sci-fi in there. How did you plan/shoot/get the shot of the computerscreens in there? Are they all cgi? Thanks for any feedback!

[@convinzDesign]

holy shit!

[@NeonFraction]

Came for Jude Law. Stayed for this.

[@neuromancer-duh4834]

Omg fully CGI, cant imagine that dude...