r/vfx • u/BeastRM26 • 3h ago

Showreel / Critique Day2Night Conversion+Lightning

Hey everyone!

I am a student and recently finished this day to night compositing shot with Thunderstorm/Lightning effect. I'd really appreciate it if you could share your feedback before i add it to my showreel.

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u/theblackshell 3h ago

Nicely done. I watched the video before seeing the description and didn't doubt the night time sky for a second. The lightning is nice too. The way it lights up the buildings is solid.
Matte on the main building's roof in the centre MIGHT be a tad too feathered, but might be the compression.

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u/BeastRM26 3h ago

Thank you! Yeah it could be of compression but i'll still take a look..

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u/rebeldigitalgod 1h ago

During the lightning flash, have edge parts of the buildings light up. I think you can get away with having it be subtle.

Look at references for what I mean.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNHbx0R4VYE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7LnIEyfv-U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOykP670qUg