“See What's Possible” Challenge

Relativity by Fred Huergo

Submitted by camotito

Backstory

One of M.C. Escher's 'impossible staircases' is brought to life using only Photoshop and AfterEffects. The idea was to make the impossible possible, so as to see the capabilities Adobe software has. The video can be shortened or lengthened, one can focus on just one part of the environment or fly around it, objects can be incorporated, making it very flexible for showcasing the possibilities Adobe has to offer.

Tags

adobe, Escher, Huergo, impossible, SCAD, Schapiro

Video Specs

# of Votes
87 Votes
# of Views 1947
Software Used Adobe Photoshop CS3, Adobe AfterEffects CS3, Reason 4
Hardware Used PC [Alienware]
Technique Process: 1. Using pencil, make a grid system of Relativity by Escher 2. Get individual 'measurements' for every stair/corridor/wall 3. Make a grid system in Photoshop, apply measurements, save as individual PSD/layer 4. Assemble each file/layer as a 3D object in AfterEffects 2.5D space 5. Animate the camera 6. Score & Edit Music composed by Mike Schapiro

Commentary

  • bmicons360 said (8 months ago):

    Lime God.... that should have been my friend's name in gaia online....

  • minakovi said (8 months ago):

    heeey Fred, very nice job! estan conmadre los colores y transiciones... show me more! xxx kathy

  • binesh said (8 months ago):

    Fantastic.

  • lloyd said (8 months ago):

    GUNNA VOM A BIT 2 MAD FOR ME BUT NICE WORK LLOYD : )

  • mortal said (8 months ago):

    voted =)

  • Pagq said (8 months ago):

    Voted ;) im plobbys friend ;)

  • smeagol said (8 months ago):

    boring

  • charmaine_pink07 said (8 months ago):

    the video is short but its great !! i love the effects !! adobe is really the best !!

  • Legato said (8 months ago):

    really nice video :3 kinda short but i love it...nice work ^^

  • Rancid-Dirt said (8 months ago):

    Amazing. This is a very good video, and it shows Adobe quite well. Keep up the good work.

  • Corey103_ said (8 months ago):

    This is an amazing intro. This shows everything the Adobe Software can do. This is one of the greatest intros i have ever seen with Adobe in my life. This should shows how much Adobe really opens everything possible. This is no contest. This wins it all.

  • iCezkie said (8 months ago):

    Love it.... Its gorgeous and its cool.. good luck and all!!

  • Nurnur said (8 months ago):

    Great job recreating Escher's impossible staircase! Good luck!

  • DjErebus said (8 months ago):

    Wonderful video, It shows the possibilities are endless with photoshop, You can take a painting that was already life like, and make it even more so. Adobe Software is some of the greatest there is, and this definitely proves that point. I'm glad I saw this, and I'm kinda inspired by it. *Opens up PhotoShop.*

  • medium said (8 months ago):

    lol gosh I sure wish I can be as good as you >.<

  • ConkerConker said (8 months ago):

    Woah really abstract had me hooked into it. Couldn't turn away till the end. Love the illusionary scene and i give it a 10/10. Well done on this!

  • -0-Dior-0- said (8 months ago):

    Great job, I really see the effort put into it... I wish I had those kind of skill in photoshop. T_T

  • nintendo962 said (8 months ago):

    AWESOME!i voted FOR IT:ddd

  • TheLastReaper said (8 months ago):

    Wow That's a great maze thing!!Keep up the awesome work 10/10

  • sweetlilmomo said (8 months ago):

    I gotta say, this is a really creative clip which works very well because it used to represent something such as Photoshop, a program that stimulates everyone's imagination! I'm currently pursuing a degree in Graphic Design so this was super awesome to watch and also to see that you're learning useful techniques to further your skills. I like how the perspective changes from the stairs and whatnot. Its like you're trying to show to everyone that there are no limitations with creativity and that it can lead anywhere and in any direction. =D Uber sweet! I give two thumbs up!

  • XxJrhxX said (8 months ago):

    wicked video man. 100/10. Awesome job.

  • girlygirlx102 said (8 months ago):

    super cool keep it up

  • Coburn said (8 months ago):

    Awesome Work dude! Do something for me sometime?

  • Pastry said (8 months ago):

    Wow, that was the coolest maze thing ive ever seen

  • Tormeisay said (8 months ago):

    And I thought the painting made me dizzy. xD I love it. Great job, good luck! You deserve it.

  • UR_HEKAU said (8 months ago):

    Wow! that really was some video. I always admired the original art behind this and, finally i can settle the argument with my friend... Computer art is the wat forward! Great job and keep up the good work.

  • XxNijiamexX said (8 months ago):

    Very nice! I like Escher-esque work, so I naturally appreciated this! Very interesting as well! Good luck! :)

  • brahim1 said (8 months ago):

    wow this video is great! it shows what you can do with just photoshop!

  • brahim1 said (8 months ago):

    wow that was cool creative video!

  • frkydude said (8 months ago):

    awesome. very creative

  • hardcore1045 said (8 months ago):

    I love it. I love how the music goes with the image, and how you brought it to life. I would give it 100/10. I think I'm going to get Photoshop!

  • TasslingTasuki said (8 months ago):

    I love it! It's because of its creativity and it will bring in people to register for Photoshop. It explains what amazing things Photoshop can do. 11/10

  • RD said (8 months ago):

    lmao Good Job<3 Thats truly amazing<33

  • Ferlas_Soram said (8 months ago):

    Looking good, dude! That's just pretty amazing! I wish you could make something like that for me! ~ Ferlas Soram

  • Mintician said (8 months ago):

    10/10 I <3 it nice work.

  • misspeedway said (8 months ago):

    nice effort if its only after effects. Lots of 3d layers!

  • Plobby said (8 months ago):

    Amazing effect, it really brings Escher's work to life 10/10 from me.