𝗜𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗲-𝗔𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴

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De-Aging

Author

Ganz

Date

November 15, 2024

Post No.

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It’s not about erasing age; it’s about sculpting time.

Examples:

• They smooth every wrinkle. But my students focus on retaining the subtle textures that define skin.
• When they overcorrect, the face looks plastic. But when my students balance youthful highlights with natural imperfections, the shot feels alive.
• They treat every face the same. But my students customize their approach to match each actor’s unique features and character.

Sell people on the power of subtlety in de-aging.

Once someone values realism over perfection, they’re all yours.

My favorite compositing technique to create believable de-aging?

The “Selective Softening” Method: blending youth with realism by refining skin tones, restoring elasticity, and respecting natural imperfections.

(Check out Ryan Lum’s incredible work de-aging Arnold Schwarzenegger by 20 years, proof that artistry and technique can rewind time!)