Alex Jacob Thomas Magness

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Bachelor of Design Unreal Engine Video Virtual Production Narrative Realism Performance
AD25 Award
AVG
For creative use of technology in visual effects

I set out to model, texture and assemble a realistic old western town and landscape that once complete, I would be able to use for filming within. I intended to use AUT’s new Virtual Production Studio to make producing this film possible. This project ended up becoming very ambitious surprisingly quickly. Having now finished filming, it is currently considered one of the biggest projects filmed in AUT’s Virtual Production Studio.

Synopsis: A lone Drifter exits a train into what appears to be a ghost town. After speaking with a store vendor he learns that the law enforcement in town is corrupt and it’s caused most of the town to go into hiding. When his drink is interrupted by the Sheriff challenging him to a duel, the Drifter must face the Sheriff while the town's future rests on his shoulders.