I was involved in the sequence set in a Western-style environment, working across several FX elements throughout the production.

For several months, we developed a stylised spilling smoke effect intended to conceal Keanu’s reveal. Although the effect ultimately did not make it into the final cut, it was an interesting challenge that involved exploring different approaches to achieve the desired look.

I was also responsible for the sage interaction with the ground and the car–boat interaction, as well as developing a setup to efficiently populate dust, debris, and pebbles throughout the shots. The procedural setup helped streamline the process and maintain consistency across the sequence.

It was a varied project that gave me the opportunity to work across both bespoke effects and more procedural FX setups.