The Plunge

Client - Jeremy Branch

3D Modeling • Simulation • Lighting • Rendering

The director envisioned the film’s title appearing as part of an immersive pinball machine sequence.

To bring this to life, we modeled a sleek, futuristic pinball machine—drawing heavy inspiration from Tron-style arcade aesthetics. Using Houdini’s rigid body dynamics, we simulated high-energy pinball action, then locked the camera directly behind the ball for a thrilling, first-person perspective. Motion blur transformed the chaos into a hypnotic streak of light and color, creating a dynamic, eye-catching opener.


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Credits
Director
Jeremy Branch
3D Artist
Daniel Weaver