VFX Breakdown: Polyfjord Headquarters

In this video, we'll do a breakdown a flying car entering a huge sci-fi building! We'll examine the different elements used, to see how this VFX shot was made entirely in Blender.
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Assets used:
Real City: blendermarket.com/products/re...
Car - Traffiq Library: blendermarket.com/products/ca...
JSplacement: windmillart.net/?p=jsplacement
Rust texture from Poly Haven: polyhaven.com/a/rusty_metal_02
References:
‪@IanHubert2‬'s amazing 3D tracking tutorial: • Blender Motion Trackin...
Made with Blender:
www.blender.org/download/
Instagram: instagr.am/polyfjord
Twitter: / polyfjord
#opensource #VFX
Chapters:
00:00 Intro & final result
01:11 Creating and customizing the building
02:52 You wouldn't download a car
03:23 Thruster setup
03:54 3D tracking
04:32 Creating video proxies
05:14 Shadow catcher setup
06:22 HDRI workaround
07:20 Compositing setup overview
09:16 Sunlight setup
09:37 What I love about VFX
MUSIC:
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Intro music: shutterstock.7eer.net/QO2Da9

[@frkatona]

There's literally no way I would be able to spend more than 7 minutes in the motion tracking tab without having seen Ian Hubert's videos

[@Polyfjord]

The people who wrote Blender’s 3D tracker had to travel back in time to watch Ian Huberts tutorial before they could figure it out. That’s how good it is

[@sams_3d_stuff]

@@Polyfjord Damn! That's a script right there

[@Thesierrashow]

This is really quickly becoming one of my favorite tutorial channels. It's so rare to see tutorials with this high quality of an end product.

[@sidjain1237]

💯 Truee

[@astrosoeren2]

Agreed!

[@bobthegreat297]

already is my fav ;)

[@kushalsanjaydesai]

Its my fav too, but not good for a beginner. Everything seems so alienesque(His VFX video and tutorial as well..) Need to grind a lot before I can start giving his tutorials a shot.

[@stenplayz4468]

Agreed, ducky 3D also has amazing tutorials, that’s the reason why polyfjord and ducky 3D are my 2 favorite blender channels

[@ishaan863]

hey I'm nobody but if 0:40 a little bit of sunlight was hitting the tip of the tower it would've grounded it to the scene so much more. but it's amazing either way.

[@jackiguess_]

Yeah you're right

[@pr0x1madigital84]

and a little bit of a fog.

[@pranaykumar675]

Yeah same feeling

[@RKspadelhi]

same feeling...so much effort but the lighting...

[@Polyfjord]

Hey!! That's an amazing thought, and sparks a very interesting discussion: There is actually a big mountain to the left that we can't see in camera, and we can't see it's shadow either. So the building would have to be almost twice as tall to catch the sun! But still, it feels like there's sunlight missing. So do we add light where it feels correct for the composition? Or do we stay true to the light that was on location? What are the consequences for other shots from this locations if we 'cheat' just this once? Personally I agree with you! I think we should add that subtle glimpse of sunlight to the top, so the building feels more included in the world. It would also give more story to the shot, because it would emphasize the sunset and that the day is about to end. Perhaps now the story is that someone is coming home from work instead of arriving somewhere new? Thanks for the great comment!!

[@RSpudieD]

This tutorial was a such a cool way of showing how it was done! I like how you kind of "undo" the scene and show it layer by later and not specifically step by step. Also, I too find Ian Hubert's tutorials absolutely amazing! I haven't tried 3D motion tracking in many years, but Ian's tutorials make me feel like I could do it!

[@idrisamir5394]

I need this man as a teacher

[@cerebralm]

"The end result of most tutorials is poisoned by the fact that it was supposed to be for a tutorial." OH MY GOD YES. And not just for VFX, but for all fields of computer arts.

[@Polyfjord]

Right!! I think all teachers and video tutorial creators should try and pay more attention to the advantages of real life case studies. There's too much educational content that feels synthesized and falls short once you try to apply it in the real world

[@DodaGarcia]

VFX breakdowns are pretty common, most major shops make them and the ones that use Houdini often give detailed interviews on how the effects were achieved.

[@justinhbhjkbhjkb]

I wouldn't want these to replace the tutorials, but I also enjoyed this format! I would definitely be happy with a mix of both and I enjoyed this video :)

[@Polyfjord]

Hey thanks!! I’ll definitely try and do a mix of different types of videos. It was really fun to start with the final result in this one, but I think it could be planned a bit better to be easier to follow. Thanks for watching!

[@totheknee]

@@Polyfjord This video was already super easy to follow. To be honest, there are (more than) enough beginner tutorials out there already. Now that Blender is starting to get picked up in the VFX industry, channels like yours are a like a gift from Thor. Tutorials are okay for beginners to an extent, but we need more pure creative freedom, post-mortem videos like what you have on display here.

[@surnamehello5030]

This was an amazing tutorial! Also here's a tip for anyone interested: to make the scene just a tad bit more realistic you can make a simple grass asset and add a plane below the tower, then add a particle system of that grass to the plane. The plane doesn't have to be big or anything but if there is some grass that's over the front floor of the building or whatever object you're adding, that will add a lot of realism!

[@Polyfjord]

Awesome tip!! I feel the building is almost levitating a little bit near the ground, so that definitely would've helped!

[@kingminion5064]

hello surname you are cool

[@surnamehello5030]

@@kingminion5064 thanks lol?

[@kingminion5064]

@@surnamehello5030 haha sorry xD I really like your instagram. You make some really cool art!

[@surnamehello5030]

@@kingminion5064 oh thank you!!! I really appreciate that haha

[@johnmichaelb1]

I love this type of "divide and conquer" tutorial, it shows the potential of each element and shows why they're used in the context of the result instead of raising questions like "why did you use that and why particularly that?" and making it more complicated than it has to be.

[@yavuzcelik3987]

the backwards tutorial idea is awesome please do more videos with this style

[@Polyfjord]

Nice!! I’m glad to hear it! Backwards tutorial is a fantastic name for it!! Thanks so much

[@jonathanvalentino3183]

I really love how you explain your tutorials. It's quick, it's easy to understand, fun fact I made my first blender project with your tutorial on how to make the twisting crystals haha

[@Polyfjord]

That's awesome!! Thanks for watching!

[@Noonegivesadamn]

Please make a full fledged blender VFX tutorial I'd love to get into VFX but really can't find a better teacher on KZbin, you are a gem 💎

[@khalilicf]

ian hubert 😑

[@james_r_frost]

Yes please, I'd love to see more of this along with various tutorials with compositing. Thank you for an awesome viddy, always inspire me

[@guksack]

You mention Ian Hubert but these sorts of videos are just as valuable to me too. Showing the professional expert parts alongside the anyone-could-do it amateur parts, the humour, the honesty of where you've struggled with stuff... all great

[@ArtVandelayInc]

Of course more of this! Keep them coming mate.

[@Erindale]

Love this! Tutorial projects end up being so hampered by the fact they're supposed to be taught all the way through.

[@crazystuff7605]

Wow! this one video has so much info thanks

[@MikeyRare]

Awesome, keep on going

[@SloGamer750]

YOU ARE THE BEST!! thank you! you are sooo wholesome, you share actual useful tips.

[@alexisbendelamousseauchocolat]

Awesome!

[@johntnguyen1976]

"I wish that was the first thing I saw when I was born". LOL...that was the best description of how I felt about ian Hubert's tracking tutorial that I've ever heard. Also, great video...your final result was fantastic!

[@DavidWinstead]

Awesome as always man, love your work!!

[@qamhafiz]

Love your videos ! Keep uploading !

[@shanabenjamin8945]

Brilliant!!

[@paradox9603]

This tutorial helped me alot thanks @Polyfjord for uploading such nice videos.

[@billyjoe3309]

Love your work!

[@vinod-gowda]

You are an huge influence and an inspiration for me to pursue 3D imagery, every post of yours is filled with so much of innovation and love packed into it, heartfelt gratitude #respect

[@Polyfjord]

Thanks so much my friend!! I hope you know that your kind compliment is an influence and inspiration for me as well! It really helps and is very much appreciated!

[@Thomas_Lo]

Yeah, Ian Hubert is a god and CGMatter is a chaotic genius. But you are already in my list of favorite Blender tutors and have showed me things the others haven't. I greatly appreciate the production value that emanates from the screen when I put your videos on.

[@TristanGrimaux]

LOVED IT

[@advaitchougule242]

You know what, you are such a good teacher Your all tutorials are like Ian Hubert type but anyone without experience can do it

[@zhannao]

I love your tutorials! Thank you!

[@BlenderFun_]

i think it's looking great!!

[@Txemaloco13]

Thanks for shared your knowledge. Great job!

[@GodbatReigns]

Nothing better than a great 3D artist with a sense of humor. Love your vids!

[@Mitroiul]

Great tutorial, dude! I'm so happy to see there's none of those guys saying "You're cheating, you used pre-made assets!!!". Am so tired of those guys.

[@sils1111]

My God, It's such a visual treat despite all the hard work! Brilliant!!

[@rakipalivela64]

Amazing

[@prathameshshanbhag4148]

The videos that you are making is really cool! I'm loving all your videos so far! 🙌 ✨

[@antonmishin4207]

thank you!

[@fetusness]

Thank you!!! 🙏

[@pillar9925]

rly enjoyed this

[@SpaceMupfl3D]

This Tutorial style is so much better than the "normal" way of doing tutorials!

[@arismcarsthemovies3182]

Wow this is so cool, thanks for the tutorial 🙏🙏🙏

[@Balbeees]

Thanks for shared your knowledge! Its amazing!

[@phelper4554]

Good idea for tutorials I love it

[@bradkaf8670]

Yes, Sir, more of this!

[@protonprotonfix5749]

This approach is so interesting and a ton of fun stuff to learn. Thanks a bunch!

[@mahmoud_ali_963]

Thank you 💗😌

[@highdefinition1196]

It's an wonderful project and smart idea

[@junaidrahman3904]

That was amazing, I want to see more cool stuff like this.

[@smigless6154]

Love your vids man

[@xxali909xx]

Cant explain how much I love your work Keep it up🙌🏻

[@bhargavaboddeti2488]

Top Down Approach. I love it.

[@Albert_Sierra]

Beautiful nature, 'Creation".

[@skik210]

quickly becoming the top blender tutorial and content creator on youtube

[@apachon]

Thank you

[@swordartdesign]

Thanks you sharing bro! really help me out for my personal project! Please take my bow!!!

[@radddish]

enjoyed this !

[@Soluchi-InfiniteCoCreatorGod]

Very nice video and Tutorial. 😊

[@amswil3232]

well done it is lovely

[@TomasHradckyComposer]

Very enjoyable. Definitely more like this.

[@Uns1gnedINT]

I had a really fun time listening to this, you're really talented !

[@peterjurgens5968]

i loved it!

[@hadjhmr8454]

just wow .... keep inspire us

[@BlenderFan]

Thanks for showing your very helpful workflow.

[@vihaansuryawanshi5225]

cool love it the most thx a lot for the mix of breakdown and a tut

[@anuragkatkar7063]

Yes definitely more tutorials on nodes and all it drives me crazy. The final result was really amazing behind the scenes was really unexpected

[@techcom3791]

It was amazing

[@larrylifon1520]

4:25😂😂 bro your tutorials are amazing. You're sharing so much great knowledge. Appreciate

[@atalayerdogdu]

Inspiring!

[@Q1w1N]

You are so fun to listen to!

[@shwarma_ketchup.123]

The most detailed and best breakdown ever

[@jackiguess_]

This was so amazing and awesome man is for something that I love your videos ❤️

[@SportyPompano]

I really liked this style, great job

[@cslavov]

The scaling, man...the relative scaling between the objects in your scene and the absolute scale of your main model...Cool video, your vids are always fun to watch )

[@aloomia826]

Really amazing 🔥🔥

[@beeverone4740]

this is so cool!!! would definitely love more videos like this

[@jonathannowa170]

need to watch again and again this tutorial! abit confusing ! thank you

[@user-sk2gl7li6z]

he isn't the best blender's teacher on KZbin but defiantly and without doubt the brightest brain ever used blender

[@NPS3D]

Really amazing 🤩

[@yuldashevmuhammadmuso2003]

perfect

[@QuantayPeoples]

Thank you.

[@charlotteathena]

I really enjoyed this style of video, please do more!

[@norskelars5966]

wow veldig kult!

[@WarreProductions]

this just blowed my mind

[@Harsha_Dasari]

I personally think that the lighting of the 3d objects must be improved for being more realistic.

[@Sodomantis]

Maybe some noise and desaturation would make it look more real.

[@IgorSinitsky]

Because it does

[@bifrostbeberast3246]

More of this! Beautiful! I really loved it , also the style of going backwards through the tutorial was a great Idea if you ask me. Would love to see more like this, also VFX and Compositing is an important subject with way too little tuitorials about it.

[@keeplearningg]

I believe soon we all are going to watch films by Polyfjord, you are the next Hollywood

[@isaacordon3z]

This video was so intriguing it didn't feel like 11 minutes!

[@ozbayalperen1]

It was really good tutorial.

[@xrossfader]

Uh… yes. More please. I don’t even use blender yet, all C4D and I loved watching it because the techniques are universal. Well done!

[@walkingmarshmallow6895]

You know, I have very little clue how blender or whatever in the world you're using works, and I wasn't going to watch that video you gave me, but you convinced me, and now there will be multiple people watching Ian Hubert as the last thing before they die.

[@TheScarnak]

Love this style of reverse tutorial, please make more!

[@LeiffNathanAMendoza]

WELL DONE TRULY...

[@dfgaJK]

Great breakdown! Looks really real! The building material and building lighting are spots on. I think the render could be better matched to the footage in terms of some curves adjustments and I also think the blender layers are missing some atmospheric haze or fake depth haze to match the drone footage. The sharp edges of the building's center also could do with some antialiasing, or rendering at a higher resolution and down-resing with bicubic interpolation.

[@theaudiomelon]

for kult! jeg liker dette formatet

[@begalooloo]

yes please more blender composing tutorials

[@rigvedadlok7261]

This is my favourite KZbin channel bro ☺️

[@migrantmemoirs]

love you bro for your such awesome tutorial, make more VIDEO on VFX

[@pranaykumar675]

You just brought me to heaven with this video 😳😳😳

[@shateq]

VFX is the coolest blender principle, I would like more of content like this