As lead artist for the Marvel Studios What If...? opening title sequence, I helped conceptualize the prism-like, fractured worlds. These glass-like shards represent infinite alternate dimensions, visually portraying the idea that anything is possible in these parallel realities. I oversaw the 3D creative development to ensure the design aligned with the show's theme of exploring alternate outcomes in the Marvel universe.
Bringing the glass section to life involved integrating over 60 unique video snippets into each shard, with each clip representing a different facet of the Marvel multiverse. This required careful editing and layering to maintain clarity while reinforcing the idea of infinite dimensions. The challenge was managing a vast number of assets while ensuring they presented beautifully at every moment. As viewers enter a single shard, they discover an even more expansive universe within.
Created using Cinema 4D and Redshift, the sequence was brought to life through a single, fluid camera motion. It was an honor to work with Peter Eszenyi, John Lepore, and the entire team at Perception. Together, we crafted a compelling journey, guiding viewers through a space that continuously transforms and unfolds, revealing deeper layers of the multiverse with every passing moment.
Credits:
Main Titles by PERCEPTION Co-Founders DANNY GONZALEZ JEREMY LASKY | Head of Operations KRIS BARONE | Senior Producer ERIC DALY | Associate Producer PEYTON GOLDFARB | Chief Creative JOHN LEPORE | Art Supervisor PETER ESZENYI | VFX Supervisor DOUG APPLETON | Lead Artist RYAN UHRICH | Artists KAREEM ALI RUSS GAUTIER KEVIN KOBASIC ALEX MANRIQUE ARTEM OTVODENKOV
