Visual Effects Case Study: Sci-Fi Short “Aftermath”
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
Categories
CGI VFX
Fantasy and Sci-Fi VFX
Gun VFX
Invisible VFX
Motion Design
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: