Colour doesn’t have to sit still, trapped within an object.
This RnD explores colour as a responsive system, pulled from rendered sequences and integrated into movement.
Gradients and smears push past geometry, reinforcing direction and momentum.
It’s always rewarding when exploration meets intuition, and ideas take form.
Shoutout @xk.studio for the COPs talk, Alex & Roy for Houdini insights along the way, and Ronald for helping crack this workflow.
@swheeze@roy.ynj@ronald_fong@masonrystudios
#DesignThatMoves #BeyondTheSurface #CreativeProcess
What goes into launching a top-tier esports mouse with a pro like Zekken?
A trip to LA, a full blend of CGI and live-action, and… a surprisingly detailed mouse rig. 🖱️
We just wrapped up the full BTS for the Viper V3 Pro launch — and here are a few things we’re excited to share:
[1] Yes, we rigged the mouse with a full skeleton. After doing so many gaming mouse films, we built a template rig to speed up animation across projects.
[2] The takedown shot? Those are robots. Shot with green lasers. Why green? (we think you'd know this one)
[3] Watch closely and you’ll spot CGI pickups that sell the speed — we often do this to amplify motion without needing to overcomplicate live-action setups.
This project stretched across continents as part of a larger campaign, and the LA shoot was a definite 2024 highlight for us. Huge thanks to the team at CreativeXEntertainment for the hospitality and partnership. We’ve got more to share when the time is right — but for now, enjoy the BTS!
#vfx #razer #cgi #bts #behindthescenes #viperV3pro
These snippets share how we tackled some of the creative and technical challenges behind the film.
[1] Transitions – Practical light streaks and shutter effects stitched live-action to CGI — keeping the pace quick and seamless.
[2] Precision Sequence – A 3-shot arc connecting Zekken’s swipe to a pinpoint FPS takedown — translating human intent into hardware response.
[3] Mood – Low-key lighting, Razer greens, and focused energy — designed to feel serious, sharp, and pro.
[4] HUD DPI Sequence – Inside the mouse: HUD graphics track ultra-fine DPI shifts, visualizing control at the smallest scale.
🎥 More on the BTS here: /razer-viper-v3-pro-case-study/
#cgi #razer #viper #film #liveaction #bts #vfx
Lately I’ve been pulling 3D renders apart and reworking them into bold, graphic images through heavy Nuke compositing.
It’s part of an ongoing R&D project at @masonrystudios , where I’ve been dialing into texture, shape, and abstraction. Brought the process into an old project done with @thejontan to see how far I could push it. Still evolving, this one’s got legs.
#motiondesign #artdirection #graphic #design #3D #redshift #orange8 #memento
One-day crash course! Had a lil' breather as we approach the year-end break. Had the pleasure to show @thebenjmark the ropes as he took a deep dive into hard surface modelling!
Modelling in @autodesk_me Maya
Rendered in @maxonredshift
#3d #maya #blender3d #modelling #car #audi #audir8 #render #cgi #design #redshift3d #curves #blueprint #speed
![What goes into launching a top-tier esports mouse with a pro like Zekken?A trip to LA, a full blend of CGI and live-action, and… a surprisingly detailed mouse rig. ️We just wrapped up the full BTS for the Viper V3 Pro launch — and here are a few things we’re excited to share:[1] Yes, we rigged the mouse with a full skeleton. After doing so many gaming mouse films, we built a template rig to speed up animation across projects.[2] The takedown shot? Those are robots. Shot with green lasers. Why green? (we think you'd know this one)[3] Watch closely and you’ll spot CGI pickups that sell the speed — we often do this to amplify motion without needing to overcomplicate live-action setups.This project stretched across continents as part of a larger campaign, and the LA shoot was a definite 2024 highlight for us. Huge thanks to the team at CreativeXEntertainment for the hospitality and partnership. We’ve got more to share when the time is right — but for now, enjoy the BTS!#vfx #razer #cgi #bts #behindthescenes #viperV3pro](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6733714953352522474028_0_6d116b8501e59582aff1e2e51aef35f9.jpg?o=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&h=c3e66a0ea99158885151a052d3a1888f)
![These snippets share how we tackled some of the creative and technical challenges behind the film.[1] Transitions – Practical light streaks and shutter effects stitched live-action to CGI — keeping the pace quick and seamless.[2] Precision Sequence – A 3-shot arc connecting Zekken’s swipe to a pinpoint FPS takedown — translating human intent into hardware response.[3] Mood – Low-key lighting, Razer greens, and focused energy — designed to feel serious, sharp, and pro.[4] HUD DPI Sequence – Inside the mouse: HUD graphics track ultra-fine DPI shifts, visualizing control at the smallest scale. More on the BTS here: /razer-viper-v3-pro-case-study/#cgi #razer #viper #film #liveaction #bts #vfx](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6733462942451868367064_0_8fce2140434150debe286b009e411b86.jpg?o=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&h=8f5afe6041e60f53d1592ebb9def6995)
