How UNREAL ENGINE Saved This INCREDIBLE Film | Santiago Menghini | TVFXP #57

The VFX Process Podcast #57 | VFX Artist and Director Santiago Menghini reveals how he made his epic Unreal Engine short, RALLY, blending live-action expertise with newly learned animation skills.

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Jamie sits down with VFX artist and director Santiago Menghini to discuss the making of his incredible Unreal Engine short film, RALLY. This suspenseful, action-packed film marks Santiago's debut in Unreal Engine, showcasing his transition from traditional live-action filmmaking to the world of real-time animation.

Originally intended as a live-action project, RALLY was shelved due to unforeseen circumstances—until Santiago discovered the power of Unreal Engine. With no prior animation experience, he dove into the software, determined to bring his vision to life. The result is a stunning film that has captivated audiences, racking up nearly 1 million views on YouTube.

Thanks to Unreal Engine’s cutting-edge Metahumans and Santiago’s expertise in directing and cinematography, RALLY comes alive with cinematic realism and intense visual storytelling. This conversation dives deep into the challenges and triumphs of learning animation from scratch while pushing the boundaries of VFX and filmmaking in the digital realm.
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▶️    • Rally | An Unreal Engine Action Thriller S...  
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⏰TIMECODES⏰
00:00 - INTRO TO SANTIAGO
02:57 - RALLY | AN UNREAL ENGINE ACTION THRILLER SHORT FILM
09:06 - CINEMATOGRAPHY & CAMERAS
10:27 - PRE PRODUCTION
13:09 - CHALLENGES & REFERENCE
16:13 - ASSETS
18:51 - LIGHING
21:49 - CINEMATIC LOOK & CHARACTER PHYSICS
24:51 - SOUND DESIGN
26:52 - THE POWER OF UNREAL ENGINE FOR FILMMAKERS
29:21 - PROJECT FEEDBACK
32:17 - ARTIST ADVICE
33:47 - RALLY QUIZ
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MUSIC: Motion Array - https://motionarray.com/
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