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๐ Dead Head โ Johan Kropp
A visceral and stylish CG short that celebrates the raw power and emotion of high-performance cars โ fuel, torque, rubber meeting asphalt โ embodied through cinematic VFX, lighting, and compositing. The film is a personal homage to automotive muscle and mechanical beauty.
๐ง Automotive realism + stylized grit โ detailed modeling and texturing of car parts blending realism with dramatic stylized visuals.
๐ซ Smoke & fire simulations โ dynamic combustion effects, smoke plumes and ignition visuals that emphasize the powerful energy of engines.
๐ Color & lighting mood โ a careful balance between moody lighting and high-contrast rendering to communicate tension and raw industrial aesthetic.
โ๏ธ Compositing + post-processing polish โ final compositing gives cinematic feel with film-like grain, color grading and controlled tone to highlight mechanical details.
๐ง Sound-design synergy โ engine roars, mechanical rumble and ambient sound mixed with visuals, amplifying the visceral impact of movement and combustion.
Director / Animator / Post Artist: Johan Kropp
Sound Mastering / Mix: Benjamin Drumeaux
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