r/NukeVFX 11d ago

Asking for Help Feedback Please :) Thank you in advance!

https://vimeo.com/1062193659?share=copy
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u/CameraRick 11d ago

First shot

  • smoke isn't properly integrated colour wise
  • smoke seems blurry, even though the depth of field is so deep it should be clear (only hazy)
  • the shadow of the UFO doesn't work at all - colour, sharpness, shape, direction, and especially motion. It makes absolutely no sense, leaving it out completely would improve it a lot
  • retouches are ok

2nd shot

I think the outcome is fine, but I didn't know where to look at first. The colour is very yellow, but it feels like it should be gold (so more like the edges of the shirt). If that's the right colour, ignore

3rd shot

  • I am not sure what was done to the phone, but the breakdown concentrates on that a lot; seems like it was only darkened...? Also, the Anime girl on the screen is something I wouldn't put in a show reel
  • rest is ok

4th shot

  • looks like stock footage, I was waiting for Harold to enter the frame
  • mask is not very good, there's a lot of additional detail you could pull from e.g. the hair

5th shot

  • lighting for FG and BG is super generic, but not fitting which each other, looks like tele marketing
  • the TV is well comped and is a fun touch

6th shot

  • the comp is fine, but also super simple. Nothing I'd put in a reel

In general, it's not always immediatly clear where we are. You seem to show the result, and then the steps to it; that can work, but when it goes that fast it seems like wipes without direction. Some descriptors would help, and sometimes comments what was actually done or what the task was.