The hardest thing in AI video right now isn't the image quality. It's the physics.
The specific brief was: “Subject stands in a rainforest. He pushes a large leaf aside to reveal the view.”
This destroys most models. Hands blend into leaves, textures warp, and the "push" lacks...
A tech demo without a story is just a stress test.
When I received the brief to create "5 unconnected clips" to test AI video capabilities, I knew I couldn't just generate random assets. To sell the realism, I needed an emotional anchor.
I created "The Explorer."
Using Midjourney,...
Is Generative AI ready for "Blue Chip" documentary production?
I was challenged to find out.
The brief was technical: deliver 5 unconnected clips to test temporal stability, physics, and texture integration. They wanted to see if AI could handle the "uncanny valley" of nature...
Scaling from Freelancer to Department Lead 🚀
My time as Creative Director on Sonic the Hedgehog 2 taught me how to scale.
I went from being a hands-on 3D Generalist to supervising a pipeline and leading a team of 10 artists for a global theatrical release.
Whether it's managing...
Defining the "Ancient" Aesthetic 🏛️
When Paramount briefed us for Sonic 2, they needed the Echidna backstory to feel like a mythological history lesson.
The problem? Standard 3D character models often feel too modern or "cartoonish" for that specific vibe. We needed the weight of...
