Visual Effects Case Study: Sci-Fi Short “Aftermath”

Actor Larry Coulter rides a rocket unibike, towed by an ATV, in the short film Aftermath
Actor Larry Coulter rides a rocket unibike in the short film Aftermath, with VFX completed by Foxtrot X-Ray

The Outlander rides his one-wheeled cycle through a dust storm in “Aftermath.” Move the slider to toggle between before and after.

Project Type

Short Film

Production Company

Synergy Filmworks

Director

Joel Kaye

Producers

Larry Coulter

Mark Pechman

A desperately seeking outlander stumbles across a mysterious, reclusive hermit who may hold the secret that could change a lost world. (IMDb)

For Larry Coulter and Joel Kaye’s post-apocalyptic epic short film “Aftermath,” Foxtrot X-Ray created over 100 visual effects shots, including the ever-present global dust storm, energy weapons, explosions, a massive solar flare, HUD interfaces, and more.

One of the most important elements Foxtrot X-Ray executed was to bring to life the monocycle ridden by Coulter’s “Outlander” character at the start of the film. Coulter rode a practical bike prop rigged to an ATV via a green tow bar.

Watch the complete short film here: