A ‘blast from the past’ project where we combined 3D CGI with real-life footage to recreate an iconic moment inspired by Toy Story. Created as a team effort during my university days, my role focused on digital compositing to merge animated 3D characters seamlessly with real-world environments."
This final video is the result of our team’s hard work to bring a CGI character to life in the real world. Our goal was to blend animation and live-action footage, pushing our digital compositing skills to their limits. Inspired by the playful essence of Toy Story, we wanted to reimagine its charm in a live-action setting.
VFX Breakdown :
This VFX breakdown highlights my specific contributions to the project. From tracking and compositing to color correction and CGI integration, I handled these shots to ensure the animated character looked natural in the real-world environment. This breakdown offers a closer look at my process and the challenges of combining CGI with live footage.
This project was a memorable milestone during my university journey. Working as part of a team, we aimed to recreate the magic of Toy Story in a real-life setting, blending 3D CGI with live-action footage. My role focused on digital compositing, where I worked on integrating animated elements with physical spaces and achieving a convincing final look. Although this project was created some time ago, it remains a highlight of my early experiences in digital compositing and visual effects.
Looking back, this project taught me valuable lessons about the challenges and rewards of VFX and compositing work. From tracking camera movement to color grading and achieving realistic shadows, each part of the process helped shape my skills and prepared me for more advanced projects. I’m excited to share this as part of my growth journey as an artist.
I hope you enjoyed this throwback—thanks for watching!