The Matrix Mashup

Recreated the iconic dojo scene from The Matrix, focusing on mood matching and lighting exploration. Developed two alternate versions: one inspired by the warm, stylized lighting of the dojo scene in Kung Fu Panda and another incorporating The Matrix’s signature green code aesthetic. This project showcased versatility in lighting design and mood adaptation.

– 2022 Spring
– Responsibility: modeling, shading, lighting, rendering, and compositing
– Software: Maya, Photoshop, and Nuke

Mood Match: Dojo scene from The Matrix

Recreated the iconic Neo vs. Morpheus dojo scene from The Matrix, focusing on matching the mood, lighting, camera angles, and set design. Completed the piece in under two weeks, demonstrating efficiency and attention to detail in cinematic scene recreation.

Responsible for everything but the characters.

Mood Mashup 1: Dojo scene from Kung Fu Panda

Reimagined The Matrix‘s dojo scene using the mood, lighting, camera angles, and set inspired by the first Kung Fu Panda training scene. This mashup project was completed in just a few days, showcasing a blend of cinematic styles and dynamic lighting adaptation. Also, I tried the props’ animation too.

Mood Mashup 2: Green Code scene from The Matrix

Recreated The Matrix‘s dojo scene with inspiration from The Matrix Resurrections (2021), focusing on matching the mood, lighting, and set design. This mashup project was completed in just a few days, demonstrating a keen eye for cinematic atmosphere and visual storytelling.

Responsible for everything but the character.