The VFX team at Daydreamer leveraged the AI-powered toolkit Slapshot to help create British rapper Little Simz’s latest music video, Young, directed by Dave Meyers. In the video, Simz is transformed through prosthetics and a glinting gold grill as an elder version of herself, daydreaming of a wilder, freer time. The Daydreamer team on the project included creative director Pete Rypstra, VFX supervisor Tom Clapp, 2D lead Polly Gwinnett, technical operator Jake Day, executive producer Chris Allen, and producer Eliza Light. Working under Clapp and Gwinnett’s direction, the team used Slapshot’s AI Roto tool to isolate wardrobe and environment elements across 18 shots, plus additional crowd scenes. In post-production, Meyers requested a last-minute color change for Simz’s robe and bonnet, originally shot in black, along with background wall replacements for several crowd scenes. Slapshot was used to isolate the garments and produce high-quality mock-ups in a range of color options. “Simz’ robe and bonnet were originally black on set, but Dave was keen to amplify color in the promo,” explained Gwinnett. “There wasn’t much time, so Slapshot allowed us to create clean mattes quickly and iterate multiple color comps to find the perfect look.” Check out Young now: Source: Slapshot Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologist—L'Wren brings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions. #daydreamer #leverages #slapshot #aitoolkit #little

Daydreamer VFX helped director Dave Meyers achieve his vision for the piece. #how #roto #tech #was #used