A sci-fi VFX thesis film exploring digital matter and energy transfer systems.
VFX, compositing, and technical direction by Johnny Lyu
In collaboration with Jason Anderson

Face capture to MetaHuman — Retargeting · Pyro FX in Houdini

Cloth simulation & magic circle animation — Houdini  
In collaboration with Pinmo Shu

Energy explosion FX — Houdini
Motion capture to custom character & VFX
Environment & lighting — Unreal Engine

Full CG short — Maya