Disney Villains — JOHN CRUMP — MOTION

The Disney social media account, Disney Villains, hired me to create animations for their account. The content is based on different Disney villains and the objects that they possess. I created posts for the poison apple in Snow White and Maleficent’s staff from Sleeping Beauty. Below is a process breakdown for the poison apple post.

1. ZBrush sculptingIn ZBrush the general shape of the liquid slime was created. I tried other modeling techniques in Cinema 4D, but ZBrush gave me the most control and I got the exact shape that I wanted. — 1. ZBrush sculpting
In ZBrush the general shape of the liquid slime was created. I tried other modeling techniques in Cinema 4D, but ZBrush gave me the most control and I got the exact shape that I wanted.

3. Cinema 4D modeling, Octane renderingTo create the environment, I used some models and textures from Quixel Megascans and built a scene reminiscent of the Evil Queens lair where the apple is dipped into the cauldron. Some additional animations of … — 3. Cinema 4D modeling, Octane rendering
To create the environment, I used some models and textures from Quixel Megascans and built a scene reminiscent of the Evil Queens lair where the apple is dipped into the cauldron. Some additional animations of the apple were done in Cinema 4D as well. I used Octane Render for final output.

2. Houdini simulationsAfter the model was created in ZBrush, it was time to create the liquid simulation. This effect was difficult to create in Cinema 4D, so I brought my model into Houdini and created a simulation. — 2. Houdini simulations
After the model was created in ZBrush, it was time to create the liquid simulation. This effect was difficult to create in Cinema 4D, so I brought my model into Houdini and created a simulation.

4. After Effects compositingOnce the final animation sequence from Cinema 4D was exported, I used After Effects to finish the project. I composited the scene together and added some additional effects for polish. I also added the sound design in Aft… — 4. After Effects compositing
Once the final animation sequence from Cinema 4D was exported, I used After Effects to finish the project. I composited the scene together and added some additional effects for polish. I also added the sound design in After Effects as well.