Deadpool Opening Titles

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I feel so lucky to have been able to help out with Marvel’s Deadpool film!  I was contacted by an old colleague now at Blur Studios to do some last minute (and I mean last minute!) matte painting work for the opening title sequence.

My contribution was with the background city.  Initially an all CG element, the city needed a quick facelift for some added realism and matte painting was the most expedient solution.  It was a fast, crazy, and fun experience – just like the film itself!  Art Of The Title just posted an excellent interview with the director and the team at Blur, which you can check out HERE.  They have an excellent breakdown of that crazy shot.

And for anyone who hasn’t seen the title sequence yet, here it is: